Item - 2019.SC11.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on December 3, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019.
- See also By-law 1765-2019
SC11.12 - Left-Turn Prohibition - 2621 Midland Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt, 23 - Scarborough North
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and at all times Saturday at the Agincourt Collegiate Institute driveway at 2621 Midland Avenue, located on the east side of Midland Avenue, 50 metres north of Lockie Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-140136.pdf
SC11.12 - Left-Turn Prohibition - 2621 Midland Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt, 23 - Scarborough North
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit westbound left turns from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and at all times Saturday at the Agincourt Collegiate Institute driveway at 2621 Midland Avenue, located on the east side of Midland Avenue, 50 metres north of Lockie Avenue.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Midland Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.
This report recommends that westbound left turns be prohibited from 7:30 a.m. to
9:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and at all times on Saturday at the Agincourt Collegiate Institute driveway at 2621 Midland Avenue, located on the east side of Midland Avenue, 50 metres north of Lockie Avenue.
Prohibiting westbound left turns is anticipated to prevent conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, reduce congestion and maintain traffic flow in the vicinity of the driveway during the school's busiest times.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-140136.pdf