Item - 2025.NY25.32
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on July 3, 2025 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 668-2025
NY25.32 - Van Horne Avenue and Silas Hill Drive - All-Way Stop Control
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Authorized an all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Van Horne Avenue and Silas Hill Drive.
Origin
Summary
This motion brings forward a necessary and time-sensitive request to improve safety at the intersection of Van Horne Avenue and Silas Hill Drive, directly in front of Divine Mercy Catholic School.
Over the past year, I’ve heard repeated concerns from the school community about safety risks at this location, particularly during drop-off and pick-up hours. In response, I visited the site alongside the school principal and our Transportation Services team to assess conditions on the ground.
As outlined in the attached memo from the Director, Traffic Management, staff intend to recommend an all-way stop at this intersection as part of the forthcoming Peanut Streets Plan. While that plan will come forward later this year, this motion seeks to implement the stop control now to enhance safety ahead of the new school year.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-256927.pdf
(June 23, 2025) Memorandum from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Van Horne Avenue and Silas Hill Drive - All-Way Stop Control
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-256928.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ny/comm/communicationfile-194054.pdf