Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS)
Please visit City of Toronto’s main RoDARS website
REFERENCE APPLICATION - City Projects
This new RoDARS Application form is associated with City Projects.
Please click the Need to Know button for guidance specific to this application form, and RoDARS frequently asked questions.
REFERENCE APPLICATION - Permitted Activity
This new RoDARS Application form is for use with permitted construction, road cuts, street occupations, and oversize load activity.
Please click the Need to Know button for guidance specific to this application form, and RoDARS frequently asked questions.
1. RoDARS for Contractors Conducting Utility or Non-Utility Work - (2)
This new RoDARS Application form is for use by contractors working for members of the Toronto Public Utility Coordination Committee (TPUCC) such as Enbridge, Rogers, Bell, Toronto Hydro, Telus, etc. Utility maintenance work for Toronto Water and TTC are also considered as utility clients that must use this form. Companies doing work for Transportation Services, traffic signal maintenance should also be using this form.
Before applying for a permit or RODARS, all utility companies must have a pre-approved client code set up through the Utility Cut Permit group for the permit and billing process. New clients that require a new client code setup must complete the following [application ](https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/9213-ecs-specs-mcr-appendix_l.pdf "PDF Document").
Please click the Need to Know button for guidance specific to this application form, and RoDARS frequently asked questions.
2. RoDARS for Contractors on Metrolinx Related Work
This new RoDARS Application form is for contractors and/or subcontractors requiring access to the right-of-way that are working on Metrolinx related projects that are being administered by private consortia’s in relation to:
Rapid Transit
· Eglinton Crosstown LRT
· Finch West LRT
· Durham-Scarborough BRT
Subways:
· Scarborough Subway Extension
· Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
· Ontario Line
Utility Contractors (ie members of the Toronto Public Utility Coordination Committee (TPUCC)) who are conducting work under contract with one of Metrolinx’s consortia delivering any of the aforementioned initiatives should also be using this form.
4. RoDARS for Contractors Conducting Work Under Contract with TTC
This new RoDARS Application form is for contractors or sub-contractors under contract with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) directly that require access to close sidewalks, bicycle lanes or live lanes of traffic in support of the work.
For conditions and guidance specific to this application form (e.g., must use 2022 version of Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7), click the Conditions button.
For information about RoDARS, click "About" and then "RoDARS FAQ".
Form 1 - Application for work initiated by Utility companies
This application is to be completed if the work is initiated by a Utility company and is being completed on assets that are Utility owned only. Examples include work being completed on behalf of utility companies such as Enbridge, Hydro, Bell, Rogers etc.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $107.14 + HST (Expedited fee: $375.76 if within 3 business days)
- Temporary closure of Expressway: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Collector Road: $10.99 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Minor Arterial Road: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Local Road: $3.66 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Major Arterial Road: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
Form 2 - Application for work initiated by Developers
This application is to be completed if the work was initiated by a Developer.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $76.51 + HST (Expedited fee: $375.76 if within 3 business days)
- Temporary closure of Expressway: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Collector Road: $10.99 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Minor Arterial Road: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Local Road: $3.66 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Major Arterial Road: $58.61 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
Form 3 - Application for work initiated by City Agencies and non-city organizations (not bundled with City projects)
This application is to be completed if the work is initiated by City of Toronto Agencies (e.g. TTC, Waterfront Toronto) or any other organizations including the following exclusions. If your work is bundled with a City initiated project, then please find the appropriate application. E.g. TTC work bundled with road reconstruction work being initiated by the City.
This application excludes projects initiated by Metrolinx, the City, Developers and Utility companies. If you are performing work on behalf of Metrolinx, the City, a Developer or a Utility company, please find the appropriate application.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $76.51 + HST (Expedited fee: $375.76 if within 3 business days)
Form 4 - Application for work initiated by Metrolinx
This application is to be completed if the work is initiated by Metrolinx and is being completed on assets that are Metrolinx owned only. If this work is for Metrolinx and bundled with a City initiated project, then please select the appropriate form.
Please ensure you have one of the following letters available for uploading before completing your application:
1. Exemption Letter
2. Metrolinx Corridor Development Permit
3. No Conflict Response Letter
Fees:
- Application Fee: $76.51 + HST (Expedited fee: $375.76 if within 3 business days)
Form 5 – City of Toronto Projects
This application is to be completed if the work is initiated by City of Toronto and is being completed on assets that are City owned or bundled. If the work consists only of transportation services assets, then please select the appropriate form.
Payment Test
Fees:
- Amendment Fee: $30.00
- Administration Fee: $100.00 per unit
- Cost Per Metre for Each Additional Metre: $33.00 for first plus $33.00 for each additional + HST
- Security Deposit Fee: $200.00 + HST
- Mobilization: $300.00 per unit + HST
- Demobilization: $250.00 per unit
- Road Degradation: $200.00 per unit + HST
RoDARS Form 1 CNIB Test
This application is to be completed if the work is initiated by a Utility company and is being completed on assets that are Utility owned only. Examples include work being completed on behalf of utility companies such as Enbridge, Bell, Rogers etc.
Fees:
- Temporary closure of Expressway: $40.71 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Collector Road: $7.63 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Minor Arterial Road: $40.71 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Local Road: $2.54 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
- Temporary closure of Major Arterial Road: $40.71 + HST per 50 metre per lane per day
Street Event
This RoDARS application is to be completed if a Street Event permit is required, if you are planning to temporarily close the street fully or partially to occupy a curblane, sidewalk or boulevard for a race, run, walk or festival.
The completed application with all required documents must be submitted prior to the event date at least:
- 8 weeks for Local Road
- 12 weeks for Collector Road
- 16 weeks for Arterial Road
- 52 weeks for Expressway
Click here to access the road classification mapping.
For more information, including on the non-refundable Street Event permit application fee and the Street Event permit fee, please visit the City of Toronto website found HERE
Warranty Form for ECS Work
For all warranty work, the Contractor is responsible for the full payment of RoDARS application fee and RoDARS temporary road closure fees. For more information on the applicable RoDARS fees, go to www.toronto.ca/rodars to better understand the impact of fees for potential warranty work. The application fee is paid online at the time of application submission and the temporary road closure fees will be invoiced to the Contractor after the approved RoDARS end date. The Contractor will not receive reimbursement from the City for these fees.
Fees:
- Application Fee: $76.51