"Toronto is moving forward with its plan to transition lanes on some of its busiest streets into reserved lanes for TTC vehicles. Starting Wednesday, construction will transform the north and southbound middle lanes on Bathurst Street, between Bathurst Station and Lakeshore Boulevard, into priority lanes. This change will reduce the street to one lane of car traffic in each direction and remove street parking."
"The potential for faster public transit has commuters excited, but some local businesses are worried about what sort of impact the loss of street parking might have. I understand that public transit is growing, and it's something that we want to be more enhanced but at the same time we need to make sure small businesses are being looked after, it's really tough right now. said John Rallis, whose family runs George's Deli & BBQ at Bathurst and Bloor."
"Part of Toronto's RapidTO project, the plan has received some pushback. Multiple petitions have been started, stating that the removal of street parking will threaten the economic and social infrastructure of the impacted neighbourhoods. Coun. Stephen Holyday, who represents Etobicoke Centre, previously said the plan would have a profound impact on local businesses and people trying to access the downtown core."
Toronto will convert the northbound and southbound middle lanes on Bathurst Street between Bathurst Station and Lakeshore Boulevard into TTC-priority lanes, reducing the roadway to one car lane per direction and removing street parking. The change aims to speed public transit during rush hour. Commuters are optimistic about faster service. Some local businesses fear lost street parking will hinder deliveries and access. John Rallis of George's Deli & BBQ says parking is the only option for delivery drivers and worries about more parking tickets. Multiple petitions claim the removal threatens neighbourhood economic and social infrastructure. Councillor Stephen Holyday warns of significant business and access impacts.
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