Item - 2019.TE7.129
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
- See also By-law 1211-2019
TE7.129 - Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard - Intersection Safety
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turn-on-red movements on Leslie Street at Lake Shore Boulevard East.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-135409.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item TE7.129.
That City Council delete Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 1.
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. City Council direct Transportation Services to implement a "No Right Turn on Red Prohibition" from southbound Leslie Street to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard, in the event that this is not recommended through the Leslieville Traffic Management and Mitigation Study.
and, adopt instead the following:
1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turn-on-red movements on Leslie Street at Lake Shore Boulevard East.
TE7.129 - Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard - Intersection Safety
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommend:
1. City Council direct Transportation Services to implement a "No Right Turn on Red Prohibition" from southbound Leslie Street to westbound Lake Shore Boulevard, in the event that this is not recommended through the Leslieville Traffic Management and Mitigation Study.
Origin
Summary
Dear Chair and members of the Toronto and East York Community Council,
The intersection of Leslie and Lakeshore is one that has seen a lot of changes over the past few years. From the Leslie Barns construction to the commercial development on the South West Corner, to cars accessing Lakeshore, new traffic challenges have arisen.
During the Leslie Barns construction, a right-turn on red prohibition was implemented for cars turning from southbound Leslie to Westbound Lakeshore. Many cyclists and pedestrian felt that this improved safety. Unfortunately after the construction finished the prohibition was removed. The advocacy group Doctors for Safe Cycling has asked that this prohibition be made permanent to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists on the Martin Goodman Trail and heading towards the Leslie Street Spit. I am happy to support this request.
The intersection is currently under review as part of the Leslieville Traffic Study but in the event that study does not make the changes, I want to ensure that this request can be dealt with separately.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-135409.pdf