Item - 2019.TE7.93
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- 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 1130-2019
TE7.93 - Right-Turn-on-Red Prohibition - Queen Street West and Peter Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit right-turns on a red signal at all times for northbound traffic on Peter Street at Queen Street West.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134262.pdf
TE7.93 - Right-Turn-on-Red Prohibition - Queen Street West and Peter Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit right-turns on a red signal at all times for northbound traffic on Peter Street at Queen Street West.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Queen Street West and Peter Street, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting authority from City Council to introduce a right-turn-on-red prohibition for northbound traffic on Peter Street at Queen Street West.
This prohibition is recommended to improve safety at the intersection. This prohibition will increase pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety, especially for northbound cyclists on Peter Street where a bike box is being installed to accommodate cyclists turning onto Soho Street via Queen Street West.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134262.pdf