Item - 2019.TE2.42

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on January 30 and 31, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 15, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 30 and 31, 2019.
  • See also By-law 232-2019

TE2.42 - Right-Turn and Left-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
9 - Davenport

City Council Decision

City Council on January 30 and 31, 2019, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council amend the existing right-turn prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for southbound traffic on Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue, to exclude bicycles.

 

2.  City Council amend the existing left-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for southbound traffic on Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue, to exclude bicycles.

Background Information (Community Council)

(December 4, 2018) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Right-Turn and Left-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-122871.pdf

TE2.42 - Right-Turn and Left-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
9 - Davenport

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the existing right turn prohibition in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, for southbound traffic on Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue, to exclude bicycles.

 

2.  City Council amend the existing left turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, for southbound traffic on Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue, to exclude bicycles.

Origin

(December 4, 2018) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to amend the existing southbound "No Right Turn, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" regulation for southbound traffic and the existing southbound "No Left Turn, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday" for southbound traffic on Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue, to exclude bicycles.

 

As Oakwood Avenue is a transit route, this matter requires the approval of City Council.  The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) have been advised of the issue and have not objected to the recommendations.

Background Information

(December 4, 2018) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Right-Turn and Left-Turn Prohibition Amendment - Oakwood Avenue at Glenhurst Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-122871.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council