As outlined in a City of Toronto report, considerations are underway to redesign how the bike lane on Adelaide Street interfaces with Bathurst Street. Upwards of 50 cyclists have been observed bunching at the light at Bathurst and Adelaide, totalling approximately 500 cyclists turning left in the intersection during the morning peak period. To alleviate the bunching, the west side of Bathurst Street will be converted to a cycle track in an effort to improve safety. The west leg of Adelaide is currently a suggested cycling route that connects with Shaw Street's cycling infrastructure.

Cycling improvements at Bathurst and Adelaide Streets, image courtesy of the City of Toronto

The proposed cycling facilities include a combination of cycle tracks which feature separation elements (painted buffer, parked cars, and/or flex-post bollards). Technical drawings show that cyclists will need to interact with pushbutton activated crossings. Estimated annual maintenance costs for sweeping and snow clearing on bike lanes are $12,000 and $7,000 per lane kilometre respectively.

Cyclists on the Adelaide bike lane east of Bathurst, image retrieved from Google Street View

The improvements will be tabled at the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on September 27 and, subject to any amendments of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, will be considered by City Council on October 5.