This right here, "the second lane was always blocked with parked cars." Pretty much sums up most of Toronto's city streets. The second lane (or far right lane) is usually unusable because of parked or stopped cars.

And as soon as a side walk gets widened or a bike lane goes in to use the space more efficiently motorists looses their shit.

Bloor has really become more enjoyable as a street, and easier to traverse by car, bike and on foot.