West Toronto Rail Path
The West Toronto Railpath is a multi-use asphalt trail in Toronto, Canada, running from The Junction neighbourhood toward downtown Toronto. The Railpath was developed and funded by the City of Toronto for bicycle and pedestrian use by local area residents and is an example of an urban rails-to-trail project.
Construction of Phase 1 of the path, running from Cariboo Avenue to Dundas Street West and Sterling Road, was designed by Scott Torrance Landscape Architect Inc. in conjunction with Brown and Storey Architects, and began in 2008 and was completed in 2009. The project combined the restoration of historical rail bridges with the installation of new public art pieces by artist John Dickson, all situated among indigenous planting. New entrance points at Dupont and Bloor Streets allow pedestrians to access the trail from the street and use the restored rail bridges that cross over these streets. Concrete plazas are located along the trail where existing streets intersect it, providing neighbourhood connections and gathering places.
The realization of Phase 2 will potentially be coordinated with the Georgetown South Project, a planned expansion of rail capacity along the line for GO Transit and the Union Pearson Express.
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