Item - 2026.TE29.51
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on February 19, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026.
- See also By-law 260-2026
TE29.51 - Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming Turn Restrictions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Euclid Avenue.
2. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Harbord Street and Euclid Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284453.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming Turn Restrictions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284454.pdf
Motions (City Council)
TE29.51 - Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming Turn Restrictions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Euclid Avenue.
2. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Harbord Street and Euclid Avenue.
Origin
Summary
Euclid Avenue is an interior residential street with schools and a heavily used children’s park. By TE28.47 - Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming, Toronto East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to Toronto East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2026 with immediate measures to discourage afternoon rush-hour cut-through traffic on Euclid Avenue between Dundas and Bloor, including restricting left turns from Euclid Avenue onto Bloor Street and Harbord Street, during the afternoon rush-hour.
There is no traffic light at these now dangerous intersections.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284453.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Euclid Avenue Traffic Calming Turn Restrictions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-284454.pdf