Item - 2026.NY32.17

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the North York Community Council on April 29, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026.
  • See also By-law 528-2026

NY32.17 - The Peanut Streets Plan - Protected Pedestrian Crossings

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
17 - Don Valley North

City Council Decision

City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover on Van Horne Avenue, at a point approximately 55 metres east of Deerford Road.

 

2. City Council authorize the installation of a Midblock Pedestrian Signal on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 135 metres north of Esterbrooke Avenue.

 

3. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at the left-turn channel on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 75 metres south of Van Horne Avenue.

Background Information (Community Council)

(April 13, 2026) Report from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on The Peanut Streets Plan - Protected Pedestrian Crossings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286005.pdf

NY32.17 - The Peanut Streets Plan - Protected Pedestrian Crossings

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
17 - Don Valley North

Community Council Recommendations

North York Community Council recommends that:   

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover on Van Horne Avenue, at a point approximately 55 metres east of Deerford Road.

 

2. City Council authorize the installation of a Midblock Pedestrian Signal on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 135 metres north of Esterbrooke Avenue.

 

3. City Council authorize the installation of a Pedestrian Crossover at the left-turn channel on Don Mills Road West, at a point approximately 75 metres south of Van Horne Avenue.

Origin

(April 13, 2026) Report from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services

Summary

In consultation with the local community, City staff developed a Neighbourhood Streets Plan for The Peanut neighbourhood. The plan investigated issues related to traffic, road safety, and active transportation. A report titled The Peanut Streets Plan, dated April 29, 2026, that details the recommendations in the plan has been submitted to the North York Community Council.

 

As part of The Peanut Streets Plan, protected pedestrian crossings are recommended at two locations on Don Mills Road and one location on Van Horne Avenue. As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Van Horne Avenue and Don Mills Road, City Council approval of recommended changes on these streets is required.

Background Information

(April 13, 2026) Report from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on The Peanut Streets Plan - Protected Pedestrian Crossings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-286005.pdf

Motions

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