Item - 2019.TE9.49
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on October 10, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019.
- See also By-law 1493-2019
TE9.49 - Lane Designation and Parking Amendments - The Esplanade at Yonge Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left turns only.
2. City Council designate the northerly westbound curb lane on The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east, for straight through and right turns only.
3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
4. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-138188.pdf
TE9.49 - Lane Designation and Parking Amendments - The Esplanade at Yonge Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council designate the southerly westbound lane on The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east, for westbound left turns only.
2. City Council designate the northerly westbound curb lane on The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and a point 30.5 metres east, for straight through and right turns only.
3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
4. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the north side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
5. City Council prohibit parking at all times on the south side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on The Esplanade, City Council approval of this report is required.
In order to improve TTC operations, clearly define lane usage and mitigate any potential vehicular conflicts, Transportation Services is recommending that the southerly westbound lane on The Esplanade at Yonge Street be designated for westbound left turns only, and that the westbound curb lane be designated for straight through and right turns only. In addition, Transportation Services is recommending that standing be prohibited at all times on the north side and parking be prohibited at all times on south side of The Esplanade, between Yonge Street and Scott Street, to deter parking and improve traffic flow.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-138188.pdf