Item - 2025.MM26.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 5, 2025 without amendments.
MM26.12 - Study of Redesign Options to Address the High Level of Congestion and Neighbourhood Traffic at the Intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and the Allen Expressway - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to initiate a study to examine redesign options to improve the operation of the Eglinton Avenue West and Allen Road intersection to address the current high level of congestion and neighbourhood traffic impacts, identify necessary resources to complete this work, and brief the local Councillors prior to reporting to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2026 with a progress update and a recommended workplan, such study should include options such as:
a. an examination of the feasibility of including a pedestrian bridge or tunnel;
b. expanding the mouth of the northbound Allen Road on-ramp; and
c. any other physical modifications to the current intersection configuration.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to continue existing work to meet with and collaborate with the Stakeholder Advisory Group on additional short-term operational modifications to the intersection such as signal timing, increased signage and lane markings that will reduce congestion and improve safety through driver compliance and behaviour.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM26.12 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.