Item - 2026.SC29.17

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on February 19, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026.

SC29.17 - Morningside Avenue - Corridor Review

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

City Council Decision

City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council request the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission, to conduct a review of traffic and transit operation on Morningside Avenue between Finch Avenue East and Lawrence Avenue East and report back to the Scarborough Community Council with findings and any appropriate recommendations, including consideration of: road safety, transit performance, intersection performance, traffic speed, traffic volume, and level of service for active transportation modes with a report back to the Scarborough Community Council in the third quarter of 2027.

Background Information (Community Council)

(February 18, 2026) Letter from Councillor Neethan Shan on Morningside Avenue - Corridor Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-284544.pdf

SC29.17 - Morningside Avenue - Corridor Review

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council request the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission to conduct a review of traffic and transit operation on Morningside Avenue between Finch Avenue East and Lawrence Avenue East and report back to Scarborough Community Council with findings and any appropriate recommendations, including consideration of: road safety, transit performance, intersection performance, traffic speed, traffic volume, and level of service for active transportation modes with a report back to Scarborough Community Council in the third quarter of 2027.

Origin

(February 18, 2026) Letter from Councillor Neethan Shan

Summary

Morningside is a vital corridor in the east end of Toronto. Many residents have communicated with my office about traffic congestion and conditions that make intersections along Morningside unsafe. We are asking for a comprehensive study to see what improvements we can make for a better commute along Morningside.

Background Information

(February 18, 2026) Letter from Councillor Neethan Shan on Morningside Avenue - Corridor Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-284544.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Neethan Shan (Carried)

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