Safer Access to Danforth GO — Build a Sidewalk Path from Stephenson Ave

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share one final update now that the Stephenson to Danforth GO petition has reached its closing stage.

First, thank you. Every signature, comment, shared story and conversation helped demonstrate that safe and accessible access to Danforth GO matters to our community. The petition is no longer accepting new signatures, and the final petition record has been provided to Councillor Brad Bradford's office as part of the project record. The petition page will remain available as a resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the initiative.

Since the City has now approved and funded the feasibility study for the proposed Stephenson Avenue to Danforth GO pedestrian connection, the focus is moving into the next stage: understanding what is technically and practically possible and what the future steps could look like. Going forward, the OpenPetition page will no longer be used for project updates. I’ve created one dedicated communication channel so that anyone who wants to stay informed can receive meaningful news and milestones as the project progresses.

Stephenson to Danforth GO Community Updates:
https://forms.gle/KWULspQmXPPkUiGK7

I’ll only send updates when there is meaningful news to share. This has never been about politics or about everyone agreeing on everything. It is about something much simpler: regardless of our age, background, beliefs or how we vote, we all want to feel safe getting home, getting to work, getting our children around, using transit and living in a community we are proud of.

Thank you for helping make that concern heard.

Kind regards,

Dan Balcaban
Stephenson to Danforth GO Community Updates
Resident-led community initiative

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share an exciting update on the resident-led initiative to improve pedestrian access between Stephenson Avenue and the Danforth GO Station.

First, I'd like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported this project over the past year. Whether you signed the petition, completed the survey, attended the community meeting, shared ideas, or simply encouraged the project along the way, every contribution helped bring us to this point.

I'm pleased to share that Toronto City Council has now approved a motion directing City staff to undertake a feasibility study and initial design work for the proposed Stephenson Avenue to Danforth GO pedestrian connection. Funding has been secured for the study, work is scheduled to begin this year (2026), and City staff will report back to Council by mid-2027 with the findings, potential options, estimated costs, and recommendations for next steps.

This does not mean the pathway has been approved for construction. Rather, it is an important milestone that allows the City, in partnership with Metrolinx and adjacent landowners, to properly study what is possible from an engineering, accessibility, operational, and planning perspective. This is a significant step forward, and one that would not have happened without the incredible support shown by our community. I'd also like to thank Craig Ruttan and the team in Councillor Brad Bradford's office for working with the community and bringing this motion forward to City Council.

What happens next?

The feasibility study will now begin, and City staff will investigate the opportunities, constraints, and options for creating a direct pedestrian connection between Stephenson Avenue and the Danforth GO Station. As updates become available, I'll continue sharing them with the community. To make communication easier going forward, I've created a single mailing list that will become the primary place for future project updates.

If you'd like to receive occasional updates about the project, you can join here:
https://forms.gle/938LKr7NbEKufton9

I'll only send updates when there is meaningful news to share. Thank you again for helping move this community initiative forward. I look forward to keeping everyone updated as we continue through the next stage of the process.

Kind regards,

Dan Balcaban
Resident-led Community Initiative
Stephenson to Danforth GO Community Updates

A quick reminder that we still have a few spots available for tomorrow's Danforth GO Community Meeting.

* Comedy Bar Danforth (2800 Danforth Ave, at Dawes Rd)
* Monday 8th June - Doors Open: 6:30 PM
* Presentation Begins: 7:00 PM

We'll share updates on the proposed Stephenson Ave → Danforth GO pedestrian connection, review what we've heard through the petition and community surveys, and hear from Craig Ruttan (Chief of Staff to Councillor Brad Bradford) about City processes and next steps.
Several Ward 19 Council candidates have also confirmed they will be attending as community members, providing an opportunity to introduce yourself and continue important neighbourhood conversations.

If you haven't already, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly:
RSVP: https://forms.gle/HmT3U21PdvR73SP6A
Recent coverage:
https://beachmetro.com/2026/06/03/community-meeting-on-need-for-stephenson-avenue-pedestrian-path-to-danforth-go-station-set-for-june-8/

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.