Item - 2026.TE32.40
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also 2026.TE31.54
TE32.40 - Lake Shore Boulevard East - Mid-Block Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic Control Signal and Public Realm Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorized 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. prohibited 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).
Origin
Summary
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, referred Item TE31.54 to the April 30, 2026, meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
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.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286390.pdf
(March 13, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services on Lake Shore Boulevard East - Mid-Block Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic Control Signal and Public Realm Improvements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286391.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (March 13, 2026) from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services:
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).