Waterfront East Transit
Waterfront Toronto is working in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to advance a higher-order transit line to serve Toronto’s eastern waterfront.
Waterfront East Transit will extend higher-order transit from downtown to the Port Lands. The project will unlock new neighbourhoods, connect people to jobs and destinations, and provide the certainty needed to deliver thousands of new homes.
The project is expected to serve more than 150,000 people who will live and work along the eastern waterfront and accommodate over 50,000 daily riders, connecting into a broader transportation network that includes new roads, trails, bridges and streetcars, integrated with other major public transit hubs.
Waterfront East Transit is part of the City of Toronto’s Waterfront Transit Network Expansion that will improve mobility in the rapidly growing communities along Lake Ontario from Long Branch to Leslie Barns.
Information about the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process for Waterfront East Transit and the Environmental Project Report can be found on the City of Toronto’s website.
Quick Facts
Project Status
The project is advancing through its design phase and will reach a significant milestone later this year when Toronto City Council approves the 60% design for key segments of Waterfront East Transit along with Early Works initiatives.
The City of Toronto will also present a Phasing and Delivery Plan to Toronto City Council that will define the overall segmentation and sequencing of the delivery, help coordinate construction with other interfacing projects and mitigate impacts on existing transit services.
Waterfront East Transit is targeted to extend higher-order transit across the eastern waterfront to Ookwemin Minising by the early 2030s, aligning with anticipated first residence on Ookwemin Minising.
Public Consultation
Public consultation is a vital part of the planning process of Waterfront East Transit. The planning and design teams continue to engage with community members to discuss this priority civic project.
For more detailed information and to participate in future public consultations, please visit the City of Toronto website or contact info@waterfrontoronto.ca.
