Item - 2020.NY20.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 3, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020.
- See also By-law 1151-2020
NY20.15 - Turn Prohibitions - Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the eastbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
2. City Council amend the eastbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
3. City Council amend the westbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-158558.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(November 30, 2020) E-mail from Wade Ivan (NY.Supp.NY20.15.2)
NY20.15 - Turn Prohibitions - Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the eastbound and westbound left-turn prohibitions in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
2. City Council amend the eastbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
3. City Council amend the westbound through-movement prohibition in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue, to be in effect at all times.
Decision Advice and Other Information
North York Community Council:
1. Directed staff to report back in one year's time on the efficacy and success of the new turn prohibitions at Avenue Road and Glencair Avenue, and consider the installation of traffic control signals as a future option.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Avenue Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services recommends the prohibition of eastbound and westbound left turn and through-traffic movements at all times at the intersection of Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue. These prohibitions are intended to reduce the likelihood of collisions at the intersection.
Transportation Services completed a safety review of the intersection of Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue that revealed a pattern of angle collisions. The majority of these collisions involved eastbound and westbound through or left-turning motorists crossing Avenue Road during the off-peak periods. These movements are already prohibited during the peak periods.
While traffic control signals are warranted based on the collision history at the intersection, the proposed prohibitions are recommended as a less restrictive measure to address these collisions. Also, the installation of signals would result in increased traffic on Glencairn Avenue, which may be concerning to Glencairn Avenue residents.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-158558.pdf
Communications
(November 30, 2020) E-mail from Wade Ivan (NY.Supp.NY20.15.2)
Speakers
Motions
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, North York Community Council reconsider Item NY20.15.
That:
1. Staff be directed to report back in one year's time on the efficacy and success of the new turn prohibitions at Avenue Road and Glencair Avenue, and consider the installation of traffic control signals as a future option.