Item - 2021.TE27.89
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 735-2021
TE27.89 - Designate Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as One-Way for Westbound Traffic
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Designated Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as one-way for westbound traffic only.
Origin
Summary
I am writing to request your support in designating Owen Weinstein Lane, between Westover Hill Road and Flanders Road, as one-way only for westbound traffic. Residents of Westover Hill Road, who have been severely impacted by traffic congestion on their street as a result of the ongoing LRT construction, are requesting this to improve traffic flow.
Commuters travelling northbound on Flanders Road use the Owen Weinstein Lane as a cut through (eastbound) to Westover Hill Road in order to access the Allen. This creates huge congestion at the intersection of Westover Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West, causing significant backups (stagnant traffic) on Westover Hill Road, impacting the quality of life of residents. Traffic flow would be significantly improved if commuters joined Westover Hill Road from Dewbourne Avenue. My office has also consulted with the local BIA, the Upper Village BIA, who are in support of this initiative.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170457.pdf