This project included Queue Jump Lanes and Intersection Improvements at Lawrence Avenue / Dufferin Street (Eastbound & Southbound) and Wilson Avenue / Faywood Boulevard (Westbound). It formed part of TTC’s broader Streetcar and Bus Infrastructure Program under Contract G85-381, which provides design and project management services for transit-related infrastructure improvements (excluding vehicles).
The program’s primary objective is to bring TTC’s streetcar and bus infrastructure to a state of good repair, improve accessibility, and enhance operating efficiency through targeted upgrades. Major areas of work under this contract included:
State of Good Repair (SOGR) Streetcar Infrastructure – Replacement of trackwork at subway stations nearing end of service life, with modifications to improve capacity, track alignment, and platform length to accommodate new low-floor light rail vehicles (LFLRV).
Bus Pads and Surface Transit Accessibility – Design and construction of new and upgraded bus pads to meet accessibility requirements, ensure proper boarding conditions, and accommodate articulated buses. Modifications included curb cuts, tactile warning plates, and reconstruction of platforms and sidewalks.
Bus Queue Jump Lanes – Design and construction of long right-turn/queue jump lanes to allow buses to bypass traffic queues, reduce signal delays, and improve travel time reliability. These measures increase route capacity and reduce the need for short turns on busy transit corridors.
At Lawrence Avenue / Dufferin Street, the project involved widening the pavement to implement eastbound and southbound queue jump lanes, optimizing lane configurations, and extending the existing southbound right-turn lane by approximately 220 m. Work included full-depth road widening, new curbs, catchbasin relocations, new sidewalks, bus shelter relocation with a concrete landing pad, and extensive coordination for underground utilities and municipal appurtenances.
At Wilson Avenue / Faywood Boulevard, the project included adding a westbound bus lane between Faywood Boulevard and Wilson Heights Boulevard, along with replacement of the nearby traffic signal.
The scope encompassed multi-disciplinary design and construction support services—including preliminary and detailed design, tender preparation, and coordination with TTC, the City of Toronto, and utility agencies. Key disciplines involved included civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as architectural and quantity surveying support. All work adhered to applicable codes and standards, including the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.