We are a group of resident associations in Toronto that are opposed to the permanent closing of the centre lane of Jarvis Street. • The cost of this project is not an effective use of taxpayer’s money. In a City where budgets are stretched to the limit, the need for a non-essential public works project is difficult to justify and the benefits are not clear; especially during a time of economic uncertainty. • We believe that the closure of one lane of traffic on Jarvis Street will cause significant traffic delays and aggravate an already congested traffic environment in the central city. Without any realistic alternative means to assist residents’ in making their commute in a timely manner this project does not make sense. We believe that many of the objectives of this project can achieved without reducing the capacity of this major commuter artery. We are supportive of: • City of Toronto efforts to make the streetscape of Jarvis Street more attractive through plantings or other beautification initiatives; • City of Toronto efforts to make the sidewalks along Jarvis Street accessible to those with physical handicaps; and • Any initiatives to help slow down traffic on Jarvis Street to meet the local residents’ concern arising from speeding traffic.

Facebook group: say "No" to the closure of one lane of Jarvis Street Email address: donotcloseJarvis@gmail.com