Item - 2022.TE31.83

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 16, 2022 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.

TE31.83 - Installation of Stop Controls at two "Y-like" intersections at Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road

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. Authorized a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Old Forest Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road.

2. Authorized a compulsory stop control for westbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Russell Hill Road.

3. Authorized a compulsory stop control for eastbound traffic on Russell Hill Road (east-west leg) at Old Forest Hill Road.

Origin

(February 14, 2022) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto - St. Paul's

Summary

I am writing to request your support in installing stop controls at two "Y-like" intersections at Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road to enhance traffic safety. The first, at the north intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road, is a short road along Old Forest Hill Road that runs east/west and links Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road. This is controlled by all-way stops. However, the eastbound has a stop sign, but the westbound is uncontrolled. This situation gives right of way to both traffic travelling north on Old Forest Hill Road, and those seeking to join Forest Hill Road from Russell Hill Road in the westbound direction, which can result in collisions. A similar situation exists just south of the intersection (controlled by all-way stops), except this stretch (Russell Hill Road) is much shorter and is uncontrolled in both directions. Traffic Operations staff identified these unsafe intersections and brought to the attention of my office for the necessary safety measures to be implemented.

Background Information

(February 14, 2022) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto - St. Paul's - Installation of Stop Controls at two "Y-like" intersections at Old Forest Hill Road and Russell Hill Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-221933.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)