Item - 2019.TE2.30

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 15, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 161-2019

TE2.30 - Two-Way Traffic Operation - Gloucester Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Rescinded the existing one-way westbound designation on Gloucester Street, between Yonge Street and Gloucester Lane.

Origin

(December 13, 2018) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to rescind the one-way operation on Gloucester Street, between Yonge Street and Gloucester Lane, as it relates to the site plan control application for 587-599 Yonge Street.  This proposal will provide residents and visitors accessing the new building's retail stores, commercial offices and commercial parking garage direct access off of Yonge Street and addresses area residents' concerns regarding cut-through traffic on Gloucester Street.

Background Information

(December 13, 2018) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Two-Way Traffic Operation - Gloucester Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-122919.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council