Thank you so much for supporting the petition for safer access to Danforth GO. Your support has helped open conversations with the City, Metrolinx, and other agencies — and we’re now at the next important step.
I’ve created a short community input form to help shape a resident-led neighbourhood meeting focused on safety, accessibility, congestion, construction impacts, and GO station access. This will help show decision-makers what issues matter most to residents and how the community wants to be involved.
The more responses we gather, the stronger our case becomes. Please do share this link with your neighbours and anyone in our local area that is interested in being involved.
Thank you again for being part of this — momentum is building.
We are going to organize a community meeting for this and other reasons so I extended the time to keep the petition active and reduced the collection target to 300.
New deadline: 03/31/2026 Signatures at the time of the change: 192
First off, thank you so much for supporting this initiative to create a safe pedestrian pathway from Stephenson Avenue to the Danforth GO Station (north platform). Your signatures and messages have been instrumental in getting the attention of key agencies and showing that our community truly cares about safer, more accessible transit connections.
Here’s where things stand:
* The proposed path area falls under a shared jurisdiction between the City of Toronto, HydroOne, and Metrolinx. Because of this, the process involves coordination between multiple agencies, which has slowed things down, but we’re making steady progress.
* I’m currently in contact with teams at Metrolinx, HydroOne, and several City of Toronto divisions, including the Transportation Services – Cycling & Pedestrian Projects team and Community Planning.
* The goal is to find the right city representatives who can review this proposal, complete the necessary paperwork, and bring the idea forward for technical and safety evaluation.
* We’re also emphasizing the need for multiple entry points to the GO Station, not just one, to improve safety, accessibility, and prevent congestion as our community grows and major construction begins for new tracks.
* Beyond convenience, this is about preventing accidents, improving accessibility, and preparing for population growth in our neighbourhood.
I’m also working with local media, including Beach Metro Community News, to help raise awareness and get more community members involved.
Next goal: Let’s reach 500 signatures to strengthen our voice when engaging City and Metrolinx officials. Please share this petition with neighbours, friends, and local groups, especially those who use Danforth GO or live near Stephenson, Main, or Danforth. openpetition.org/!rxldt
You can also make a big impact by sending a quick email to the following contacts to express your support for this pathway project and emphasize the importance of safer access to Danforth GO:
Councillor’s Office: councillor_bradford@toronto.ca, Kirsten.Hay@toronto.ca
City Teams: newsidewalks@toronto.ca, visionzeroto@toronto.ca, 311@toronto.ca
Metrolinx Community Relations: TorontoEast@metrolinx.com
Even a short note helps show that our community is united in wanting safer, smarter pedestrian infrastructure.
Thank you again for your continued support, every signature, share, and email brings us one step closer to making this pathway a reality.
Residents of the Danforth Village and surrounding communities are calling for a direct, safe sidewalk connection from Stephenson Avenue to the north platform of Danforth GO Station.
The issue:
Currently, pedestrians are forced to cross at Main & Danforth or use unsafe, poorly lit stairs on Stephenson. This creates dangerous conditions, especially for seniors, families, and people with accessibility needs. Main & Danforth has already seen serious incidents, including the tragic death of an elderly woman in 2021 and a hit-and-run in 2025.
The solution:
A dedicated sidewalk beside the HydroOne site, where work is already underway, would create a safe, well-lit, direct path to the platform. This would not require major new construction, as it runs through vacant space adjacent to existing upgrades.
Why now:
Danforth GO is about to undergo major track and station upgrades, which will cause disruption for years. Adding this sidewalk during that work is the most efficient and cost-effective time to do it. Our growing neighbourhood — with new condos and higher density — cannot rely on just one main access point. Most GO stations already have multiple safe entries, reducing congestion and improving flow. Improved lighting and upgraded stairs on Stephenson will also deter unsafe activity and improve the overall safety of the area.
What you can do:
Sign this petition to show your support.
Contact our City Councillor and Metrolinx directly to share why this is important for you and your family.
Together, we can make Danforth GO safer, more accessible, and better prepared for our growing community.
