Item - 2026.TE31.55
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on April 1, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026.
- See also By-law 396-2026
TE31.55 - Bay Street and Edward Street - Traffic Control Signals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street.
2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
3. City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285178.pdf
TE31.55 - Bay Street and Edward Street - Traffic Control Signals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
3. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bay Street, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken.
During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on Edward Street. Recommendation 4 will rectify this inconsistency.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285178.pdf