The Eglnton Connects project is a pleasant sounding undertaking which is apparently intended to somehow make Eglinton Ave (both east and west) better than it is. One of the options put forward by planners is breath-taking in its potential to put an end to retail business on Eglinton Ave. forever. This is the one that asks whether there should be “protected” bicycle lanes running the entire distance from Black Creek Drive to Brentcliffe Rd. These are the lanes that separate with a concrete ridge where cars may drive and park from bike travel. The suggestion, if it were implemented, would eliminate thousands of parking spaces on Eglinton Ave. and erect an enormous barrier, both physical and psychological, to shopping traffic. It would also eliminate an unknown treasure of parking ticket fines from this street. This and other ideas are to be discussed at three meetings — west, centre and east — to be held October 7, 8, and 9. The locations are: West Workshop, Monday, October 7 George Harvey C.I. 1700 Keele Street, Central Workshop Tuesday, October 8 Forest Hill C.I. 730 Eglinton Ave West Near Chaplin and Eglinton, East Workshop Wednesday, October 9 Jean Vanier S.S. 959 Midland Avenue Just north of Eglinton. Most business people want to start with their councillor. Website
