The Government of Ontario is moving forward on its $8.4 billion commitment to deliver the largest light rail transit (LRT) expansion in the history of Toronto.

It features a network of 52 km of light rail transit – running underground and on the street that will connect Toronto with comfort, convenience, reliability and speed. It will keep our economy strong, ease congestion, and provide an easy connection to subways, buses and GO Transit.

The Toronto LRT Plan is part of The Big Move. The Big Move is a 25-year, $50 billion plan that will transform regional transportation across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region.

Four New Lines = 52 Kilometres of New Transit

The Government of Ontario has committed $8.4 billion in support of four LRT lines based on recommendations from Metrolinx:

• The Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown LRT from Black Creek to Kennedy Station will be complete by 2020
• The Scarborough RT replacement and extension to Sheppard Avenue will be complete by 2020
• The Finch West LRT from the York-Spadina Subway to Humber College will be complete by 2020
• The Sheppard East LRT from Don Mills station east to Morningside Avenue will be complete by 2021

On November 28, 2012, Metrolinx, the City of Toronto and TTC signed a master agreement for the implementation of the Toronto Light Rail Transit Program. The agreement formalizes the construction and future operation of the four new Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines in Toronto, which will improve public transit and ease congestion in Toronto. Metrolinx will own the LRT lines and the TTC will operate them.

Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown LRT

The Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown is the cornerstone of the Toronto LRT projects. It will link to 54 local bus routes, three TTC interchange subway stations and GO Transit. The Crosstown line will run underground from Black Creek Drive to Laird Avenue, then above ground to Kennedy Station.

It will create thousands of construction jobs and provide lasting economic benefits to Toronto and its surrounding region. For employers, public transit is how their workforce commutes. For thousands of students, it’s how they get to class. For seniors, it’s how they get to their medical appointments and maintain independence in their senior years. For people, The Crosstown project, once complete, will cut transit time in half along this important mid-town corridor.

Construction is currently underway. The goal is to complete the project and have the entire Crosstown line operational by 2020.

Monitor construction progress and milestones by visiting the official Crosstown website at www.thecrosstown.ca.

The Crosstown Community Office
A community office is now open to keep local residents informed on the progress of the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown project. Stop in or call the site office for more information on the progress of the project:

1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin Street)
Phone: 416-782-8118
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: By appointment only