As part of a revitalization project for the Lawrence-Allen area, including Lawrence Heights, the City of Toronto is asking local residents about pedestrian and cycling conditions and looking at ways to make improvements. This study is a great initiative, an example of how the City is starting to take active transportation seriously, and they are looking for people to participate. Anyone who lives or travels through this area is encouraged to take part.

On Oct. 10, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee voted 3-2 to recommend "sharrows" instead of bike lanes for this portion of Annette in response to concerns from some local merchants, but contrary to the recommendation of city staff (PDF). The proposal will go to City Council on October 29. The Chair of the city's Cycling Committee, councillor Adrian Heaps, has said that he will probably try to get the bike lane reinstated as originally proposed. Cycling groups are organizing a letter-writing campaign to try to support the reinstatement of bike lanes on Annette at council.