Item - 2022.TE34.195

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 29 and 30, 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.
  • See also By-law 33-2024

TE34.195 - Installation of Traffic Control Signals at the Intersection of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate

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 the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate

 

2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of the traffic control signals at the intersection of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate in Recommendation 1 above, authorized the removal of the existing all-way stop control at the intersection of the Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Avenue/Lower Village Gate.

Origin

(June 27, 2022) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's

Summary

I am writing to respectfully request the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Ave/Lower Village Gate.  This is an oddly-aligned intersection, generating a lot of confusion for motorists as to who has the right of way.  This situation also does not guarantee safe crossings for pedestrians, who have been reaching out to my office for safety measures to be put in place without delay.  My office has worked closely with Traffic Operations staff in coming up with these recommendations.

Background Information

(June 27, 2022) Letter from Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's - Installation of Traffic Control Signals at the Intersection of Heath Street West and Tweedsmuir Ave/Lower Village Gate
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228184.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council