Item - 2024.EY12.24

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on April 17 and 18, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on April 8, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024.
  • See also By-law 359-2024

EY12.24 - Turn Prohibition - 1738 Islington Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

City Council Decision

City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council amend the existing eastbound left-turn prohibition on Islington Avenue and the driveway, located on the west side a point 157.2 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday., except public holidays, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Background Information (Community Council)

(March 19, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on 1738 Islington Avenue - Turn Prohibition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244348.pdf

EY12.24 - Turn Prohibition - 1738 Islington Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
2 - Etobicoke Centre

Community Council Recommendations

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council amend the existing eastbound left-turn prohibition on Islington Avenue and the driveway, located on the west side a point 157.2 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West, in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday., except public holidays, to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Origin

(March 19, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Islington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting approval to prohibit eastbound left turn movements between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. from the driveway of 1738 Islington Avenue (Richview Collegiate Institute) to Islington Avenue, located approximately 157.2 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West. Richview Collegiate Institute principal has requested the existing left turn prohibition, in effect between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., be amended to encompass the afternoon peak between 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., as well. The intended purpose of these additional times will allow for better traffic flow during the afternoon peak period for the school's driveway.

Background Information

(March 19, 2024) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on 1738 Islington Avenue - Turn Prohibition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-244348.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council