Bike Corral Rack in St. Lawrence Neighbourhood

The idea proposes to have more bike parking around the general vicinity of St James Park.

Parks, Forestry, and Recreation and Transportation Services staff have reviewed this idea and estimate that it would cost approximately $800 per unit including materials and labour.

Internal ID: PB2023-TS-393

*Note: Ideas that proceed to the voting stage are edited by my office to ensure they are clear, concise, and is complete with images. For accountability and transparency purposes, the original description, as input by the resident, can be found below.

Original Description:

More bike parking is needed near Berkeley and the Esplanade. This is a very popular area- many people work in the offices in Berkeley Castle, and the Berkeley Cafe is very popular.

Many more people are coming to this area since Jamii Esplanade opened their permanent home in Berkeley Castle. At least a few times a week there are events in this location- for example: music, dancing, seniors' exercise classes, and indigenous art, and music workshops.

Also with the new cycle track on the Esplanade and the opening of the cycle trail at Parliament Square Park, it is easier and safer for people on bikes to ride here.

There are only 2 ring and post bike racks on the north side of the street. I have often ridden my bike here and there is nowhere to park my bike. There is a bike rack at the St Lawrence Community Centre but it is used by people going to the Community Centre. My request is for Street Furniture to add a whole row of ring and posts on the north side of the Esplanade.

Having more bike parking in this location will encourage more people to ride their bikes here.

This idea is in line with Toronto's Vision Zero and Transform TO goals of increasing road safety for all road users and increasing active transportation.

Note: This is one idea which can be scoped in a range of cost brackets, with associated investments ranging from large to very significant. It is hoped that there will be ongoing dialogue with the Councillor’s office to qualify and shape this idea further as design and cost input is received from staff experts at the City, and prior to it being submitted for voting.