Item - 2024.TE16.58

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on October 9 and 10, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 25, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024.
  • See also By-law 1053-2024

TE16.58 - U-Turn Prohibition - Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Bayview Avenue at Nesbitt Drive.

Background Information (Community Council)

(September 19, 2024) Letter from Councillor Dianne Saxe on U-Turn Prohibition - Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-248878.pdf

TE16.58 - U-Turn Prohibition - Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council prohibit northbound and southbound U-turn movements at all times on Bayview Avenue at Nesbitt Drive.

Origin

(September 19, 2024) Letter from Councillor Dianne Saxe

Summary

The intersection between Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive is hazardous. It is located at the top of a long and very steep hill, where speeding is common. The intersection is close to an underpass, has limited visibility and lacks sidewalks.
 

U-turns at this location are particularly hazardous because northbound and southbound drivers are frequently travelling at speed and are unable to see the U-turning vehicle until the last moment. Community members have therefore requested that U-turns at this location be prohibited. Transportation Services has reviewed the intersection and concurs that this is an appropriate safety precaution.

Background Information

(September 19, 2024) Letter from Councillor Dianne Saxe on U-Turn Prohibition - Bayview Avenue and Nesbitt Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-248878.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Dianne Saxe (Carried)

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