Item - 2020.TE15.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 18, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.
- See also By-law 485-2020
TE15.23 - Turn Restriction - Lower Jarvis Street and The Esplanade
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020 adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit westbound left turn movements from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of The Esplanade and Lower Jarvis Street.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-148053.pdf
TE15.23 - Turn Restriction - Lower Jarvis Street and The Esplanade
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit westbound left turn movements from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of The Esplanade and Lower Jarvis Street.
Origin
Summary
There is no number of deaths or serious injuries on our streets that is acceptable. Each one is preventable. As a City, we must prioritize and accelerate measures to make our streets safe and accessible for all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists.
Following many conversations and safety walk conducted with the local residents' association, BIA, my office, and City staff from PF&R and Transportation Services, I am writing to recommend the prohibition of left turns from westbound The Esplanade to Lower Jarvis Street in the afternoon peak period. This will help to reduce aggressive driver behaviour, address a bottleneck affecting local TTC bus service and create a safer crosswalk for pedestrians.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-148053.pdf
Motions
That Recommendation 1 be deleted and replaced with:
1. City Council prohibit westbound left turn movements from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays (bicycles excepted) at the intersection of The Esplanade and Lower Jarvis Street.