A Streetcar Right-of-Way is Good for Business

Presentation to St. Clair B.I.A. Summit

Wednesday February 25, 2004

St. Clair Right-of-Way Initiative for Public Transit

PLEASE CLOSE YOUR EYES

What is the issue?

Uncertainty about the impact of a dedicated streetcar right-of-way on local business

Change

Toronto is changingTTC track changes will be in place for 30

yearsMore people will come to this

neighbourhood. If they all travel by car, the street will be congested and business will suffer.

Cars don’t shop – people do!

Create a people-friendly St. Clair

Slower traffic creates a friendlier atmosphere for pedestrians and cyclists

Businesses more visible to motoristsNew streetcar technology will reduce noise

and vibrationsStreetcar riders can see businesses they

want to visit, get off and shop

Aesthetics

Public art and natural environment improvements that can be made with a dedicated ROW will improve the aesthetics of the shopping environment

More people will come to St. Clair for a passagiata

Emergency Vehicles

ROW is a direct, traffic free route for emergency services to access your business

Taxes

Increased TTC ridership means that TTC becomes revenue generating, decreasing it’s reliance on your tax dollars for funding.

Rome

Yes! We need more celebrations!

Corso Italia recognizes the benefits of the streetcar to the positive character of the neighbourhood (photo credit: Corso Italia B.I.A.)

Let’s work together

‘The Devil is in the Details’Explore new parking lot optionsArt and natural environment components

to design

In the future, ask TTC for time-based transfers

The 512 St. Clair streetcar is one of the busiest routes in Toronto. People use the streetcar to get to work and school, to shop, and to explore our community.

About 30, 000 riders use the 512 St. Clair streetcar every day

At rush hour, half the people travelling on St. Clair are on the streetcar

Please SHARE the road with public transit…….

Your customers will thank you for it!

Who is SCRIPT?

St. Clair Right-of-Way Initiative for Public Transit

We bring together neighbours, local business owners, and people who work and shop in the area. We are advocating for a dedicated right-of-way for streetcars on St. Clair

We are your customers