When Metrolinx completed the new, elevated platform for the Barrie GO line, they could have created a path underneath connecting Lappin and Antler. Instead, there’s a fence blocking the way. This is no good!

We want the City of Toronto to create a walking path under the elevated GO line between Antler and Lappin.

This will allow neighbors on the west side of the tracks, who live on Antler, Symington and Campbell to get to the Wallace-Emerson Community Centre faster and more safely. It’ll also allow neighbors on the east side of the tracks, who live on Lappin, Ward, and St. Clarens to get Campbell Park and local schools faster and more safely.

You’d think this would be a quick fix!

When Metrolinx created the elevated train line, they promised they would create this path. But they’ve reneged on that promise and we can’t trust them to do what’s best for our neighborhood.

The city has the power to work with the land owner to create a path. Doing so is an inexpensive way to allow residents on the east side of the tracks to have access to more park space and to allow residents on the west side faster access to the childcare, fitness and community spaces at the Wallace Emerson Community Centre, and access to transit on Lansdowne.  

This change is good for businesses, for the city, and for residents. Join us in calling on Councillor Alexandra Bravo to pass a motion at community council to create a path between Lappin and Antler.

It’s a quick change that’s good for us all!

 

Lappin Ave looking west to potential new pathway

 

Map identifying potential new Lappin-Antler pathway

 

Design of multi-use path and Lappin-Antler path that Metrolinx promised in 2016

 

Map of local amenities in relation to potential new Lappin-Antler path