Item - 2020.TE12.38
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 29, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on January 8, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 29, 2020.
TE12.38 - Roadway Alteration and Traffic/Parking Amendments - Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the alteration of Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue intersection, as shown in the attached Drawing No. 421G-3600, dated December 2019 attached to the report (December 9, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
2. In conjunction with completion of the highway alteration as set out in Part 1 above, City Council:
a. prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue;
b. prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 65 metres south;
c. rescind the easterly northbound lane designated for northbound right-turning vehicles, anytime, on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south;
d. rescind the westerly northbound lane designated for northbound left-turning vehicles (streetcars excepted), anytime, on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south; and
e. designate the northbound lane on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south, for right-turning vehicles.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-141072.pdf
TE12.38 - Roadway Alteration and Traffic/Parking Amendments - Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the alteration of Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue intersection, as shown in the attached Drawing No. 421G-3600, dated December 2019 attached to the report (December 9, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with completion of the highway alteration as set out in Recommendation 1 above, City Council:
a. prohibit northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue;
b. prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 65 metres south;
c. rescind the easterly northbound lane designated for northbound right-turning vehicles, anytime, on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south;
d. rescind the westerly northbound lane designated for northbound left-turning vehicles (streetcars excepted), anytime, on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south; and
e. designate the northbound lane on Howard Park Avenue, between Dundas Street West and a point 30.5 metres south, for right-turning vehicles.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service at this intersection, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is recommending reconfiguration of the intersection of Dundas Street West and Howard Park Avenue. This report also includes required traffic and parking regulation amendments associated with this project. This project will improve the pedestrian, cycling and transit environments, as well as the public realm.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-141072.pdf