Item - 2022.TE34.226
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 29 and 30, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022.
- See also By-law 888-2022
TE34.226 - U-turn Prohibition - Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit eastbound U-turn movements at all times on Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection).
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228279.pdf
TE34.226 - U-turn Prohibition - Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit eastbound U-turn movements at all times on Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection).
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit eastbound U-turn movements at all times on Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection).
On occasion area residents have observed eastbound motorists on Lake Shore Boulevard East, making U-turns at Cherry Street (south intersection) in order to proceed westbound on Lake Shore Boulevard East. This was also confirmed my Transportation Services staff. In some instances, westbound motorists on Lake Shore Boulevard East were required to stop for the U-turning vehicle in order to avoid a collision. Considering the traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard East, pedestrian, cycling and construction activity, U-turns pose a safety risk for all road users in this area.
Based on Transportation Services review of this matter and consultation with the area Councillor, it is recommended to prohibit eastbound U-turn movements at all times on Lake Shore Boulevard East at Cherry Street (south intersection). The proposed prohibitions will enhance traffic operations and safety in this area.
As part of the Port Lands Flood Protection Project the intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street is in the process of being re-aligned. In this regard, Transportation Services staff will re-evaluate this turn prohibition upon completion of the intersection re-alignment project.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228279.pdf