With the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA) and the introduction of jets, it will be necessary to review and very likely expand the safety zones at the airport. These safety zones have received very little public discussion.
On March 24, 2014, Transport Action Ontario released a major report on future safety zones at an expanded BBTCA. In summary, assuming regulatory standards and specifications are followed, there will be major impacts to the harbour and Port Lands. These impacts are large enough that the City should say “no” to the expansion proposal. If exemptions from these standards are provided, this will significantly increase safety and liability risk.
Our full report can be found here: