I was at a community meeting on Tuesday evening. The Toronto Transportation dept, Cycling Safety division presented the plan for Sheppard Ave East from Leslie St to Bayview.
I was very pleased. All my questions I had were answered and addressed by the presentation material even without my having to speak directly to any of the staff.
It seems that with every subsequent installation, the department is learning and making improvements.
The plan includes a short two-way protected bike lane for riders coming out of and going into the Betty Sutherland Park Trail. Bike lanes are on a raised curb separating them from car traffic. All intersections are protected so right-turning vehicles cannot encroach into the bike lane nor can they 'accidentally' drive into a bike lane.