Streetcars are officially king on King St. W., and their reign could expand to other streets. City council voted 22-3 Tuesday to make permanent the King St. pilot project, giving streetcars priority over other vehicles between Bathurst and Jarvis Sts. Some King St. merchants said the pilot project hurt their businesses and even forced some to close. Now that the pilot is permanent, city staff plan street improvements including elevated patios and comfortable seating in freed-up space. Councillor Holyday, Michael Ford and Jim Karygiannis voted against making the pilot permanent.

Source: thestar April 16, 2019 16:07 UTC