CafeTO Registration Opens this Friday at Kensington Market

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Registration will begin this Friday, February 26 at 9 a.m.
This first window will remain open for a full month, until Friday, March 26. These will be installed as soon as mid-May.

The second window to register will open as soon as the first closes. Those who register during the second window can expect to have their curb lane location installed in June

Online Webinar for CafeTO Questions

An online webinar for local operators is planned for Tuesday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m.

The webinar will review the program requirements and help answer any questions.
We will send out registration information for this at a later date.

Some of these improvements for this year are:

A clearer registration process, that starts sooner, as well as an updated guidebook that includes enhancements to accessibility requirements.
A more efficient CaféTO installation process, to begin helping approved businesses as soon as possible once winter is over and public health regulations permit outdoor dining.
Commitment to ensure more restaurants in Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York are ready to take advantage of opportunities for quick expansion of outdoor dining.
Development of comprehensive and safe traffic management plans that will help ensure the curb lane cafés are as safe as possible for people dining, employees and people using the road.
Allowing some owners/operators to build temporary platforms for curb lane café areas, where applicable.
Ensuring there is accessible furniture for public parklet areas.