The team overseeing the construction of a major light-rail transit line that will stretch from south Mississauga to Brampton assures that the route will be cyclist-friendly. Scheduled to be completed by early 2025, the $4.6-billion Hazel McCallion Line will span 22 kilometers along Hurontario Street, starting at Port Credit GO north of Lake Ontario in Mississauga.

Metrolinx, the provincial agency managing this extensive transit project, emphasizes that accommodating cyclists is a priority. When operational, the LRT line will include several cyclist-friendly features:

– 18 kilometers of new bike routes connecting with existing paths
– Safe paths from Highway 407 south to the QEW
– Dedicated or multi-use paths along Hurontario Street
– Secure bicycle storage at Port Credit GO station
– Bicycle boxes at six intersections and 102 new racks

According to project leaders, north of The Queensway in Mississauga, dedicated bike paths will line both sides of Hurontario Street, while south of The Queensway, a multi-use path will be available on the east side.

As construction progresses, the installation of more than 40 passenger shelters has begun along the route. The LRT will feature around two dozen stops, including several near Mississauga’s downtown core by Square One Shopping Centre, where plans for a “downtown loop” are being revived.