Item - 2025.TE25.62
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8 and 9, 2025 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 18, 2025 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025.
- See also By-law 1149-2025
TE25.62 - Bloem Avenue - Turn Prohibition
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on October 8 and 9, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloem Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-258146.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Bloem Avenue - Turn Prohibition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-258147.pdf
TE25.62 - Bloem Avenue - Turn Prohibition
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit southbound right-turns from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Bloem Avenue.
Origin
Summary
Residents on Bloem Avenue have shared concerns regarding the number of vehicles regularly using their street as a cut-through to avoid travelling along Dufferin Street. This volume has resulted in dangerous speeding, backed up vehicle traffic on the street, and near accidents on this small residential road. A previous study identified significant daily vehicle travel on Bloem Avenue, which continues to impact safety for all road users.
Through a neighbourhood survey conducted by my office, residents confirmed their support for a southbound right-turn prohibition from Dufferin Street to Bloem Avenue during weekday afternoon peak periods. This turn restriction, alongside planned traffic calming measures, will help to reduce vehicle volume and dangerous speeding on Bloem Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-258146.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Bloem Avenue - Turn Prohibition
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-258147.pdf