Toronto city officials are exploring options to increase access to the popular Toronto Island Park, including potential permanent structures like bridges, tunnels, or gondolas. A staff report suggests forming a task force with key city organizations like Waterfront Toronto to analyze solutions. This push comes amid rising demands on the aging ferry fleet, which frequently leads to long wait times for visitors during peak summer months. The article mentions various proposals over the years and highlights the current proposal to span the 220-265 meter wide Eastern Gap, aiming to ease transport woes to the islands.
"I know what a pain it can be to get to the island, especially during those peak months when we all want to be there," said Coun. Ausma Malik.
The idea of a permanent link between the mainland and the islands is not new and multiple proposals have been brought forward over the years.
The report lays out several potential options for a fixed link spanning the Eastern Gap, including pedestrian and cyclist bridge designs or an underwater tunnel.
The possibility has gained more attention recently as the city's aging ferry fleet has struggled to meet demand and long lines at ferry terminals have become commonplace.
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