The pilot project started on Nov. 12, 2017 with the goal of prioritizing streetcars along what is the busiest surface transit route in the city and one that has been plagued by slow travel speeds and overcrowding.

Under the pilot project, City of Toronto staff want to prioritize transit and make it more efficient on King Street between Bathurst and Jarvis streets by making that section local traffic access only.

The TIFF 'Festival Street' event will mean road closures on King St. W. between Spadina Ave. and University Ave. from Sept. 8 to 12.