Item - 2026.TE31.54
Tracking Status
- This item will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026. City Council has delegated final decision-making authority for the subject of this agenda item. The Toronto and East York Community Council will make the final decision on this item unless any amendments it approves exceed its authority.
TE31.54 - Lake Shore Boulevard East - Mid-Block Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic Control Signal and Public Realm Improvements
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Origin
Recommendations
The Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East, at a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street (formerly the south intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street).
2. In conjunction with the installation of a mid-block pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East, at a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street:
a. Toronto and East York Community Council prohibit northbound left turns at all times at Lake Shore Boulevard East and a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street (formerly the south intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard East and Cherry Street).
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Transportation Services is providing an update on plans to construct a multi-use trail connection along Lake Shore Boulevard East to close a gap in the Lake Shore Boulevard East Trail between Cherry Street and the Don River bridge, and seeking authority to install a necessary pedestrian and cyclist traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East.
This report also responds to City Council's request on November 12 and 13, 2025 for a report on public realm improvement plans along Lake Shore Boulevard East, between Carlaw Avenue and Leslie Street.
Financial Impact
The estimated cost for installing a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Lake Shore Boulevard East, at a point 180 metres east of Cherry Street is approximately $200,000.00.
Funds for the signal and overall construction project are available in the approved Transportation Services Capital budget (CTP 122-08 FG Gardiner Rehabilitation).
If Toronto and East York Community Council amends the recommendation in this report and authorizes the removal of the existing Variable Message Sign (VMS) on Lake Shore Boulevard East and installation of a new sign in an alternate location, the estimated cost is $500,000. This installation would be considered in future years subject to availability of Capital funding and competing priorities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285191.pdf