Item - 2021.NY24.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on May 21, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021.
- See also By-law 466-2021
NY24.17 - Lane Designation - One-way Traffic Lane, Northbound Right Turn: Yorkdale Road and William R. Allen Road/ Highway 401 North Ramp
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council rescind the designation of the easterly northbound lane on William R. Allen Road and Yorkdale Road, between Yorkdale Road and a point 30.5 metres south, for right-turning and left-turning vehicles only.
2. City Council designate the two easterly northbound lanes on Yorkdale Road, between William R. Allen Road/Highway 401 north ramp and a point 58 metres south, for right-turning vehicles only.
3. City Council designate the westerly northbound lane on Yorkdale Road, between William R. Allen Road/Highway 401 north ramp and a point 58 metres south, for left-turning vehicles only.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-166490.pdf
NY24.17 - Lane Designation - One-way Traffic Lane, Northbound Right Turn: Yorkdale Road and William R. Allen Road/ Highway 401 North Ramp
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council rescind the designation of the easterly northbound lane on William R. Allen Road and Yorkdale Road, between Yorkdale Road and a point 30.5 metres south, for right-turning and left-turning vehicles only.
2. City Council designate the two easterly northbound lanes on Yorkdale Road, between William R. Allen Road/Highway 401 North Ramp and a point 58 metres south, for right-turning vehicles only.
3. City Council designate the westerly northbound lane on Yorkdale Road, between William R. Allen Road/Highway 401 North Ramp and a point 58 metres south, for left-turning vehicles only.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Yorkdale Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting City Council to approve the designation of two northbound lanes at the intersection of Yorkdale Road and the William R. Allen Road Highway 401 North Ramp for right-turning vehicles only. This will increase vehicle capacity at the intersection. The designation is part of the redevelopment of Yorkdale Shopping Centre. There are no costs to the city to undertake this work.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-166490.pdf