Yonge and Eglinton Gets Pedestrian Scramble | Toronto News

Toronto’s busiest pedestrian intersection, Yonge and Eglinton, is about to get a major upgrade with a proposed “pedestrian scramble” that would let walkers cross in all directions simultaneously while cars stop — a move already proven successful at other hotspots like Yonge and Dundas. Amid years of construction and constant lane closures, the intersection sees 4,500 pedestrians per hour, causing chaos that spills into surrounding streets. City Council is set to vote this week on implementing the design by 2027, with a review in 2028 — aiming to boost safety and efficiency for walkers without disrupting traffic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/509afdc13c965d97