Item - 2026.TE32.50

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 30, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
See also By-law 573-2026

TE32.50 - Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive - Compulsory Stop Controls

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 19 - Beaches - East York

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized a compulsory stop control for southbound traffic on Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive.

Origin

(April 29, 2026) Letter from Councillor Brad Bradford

Summary

Residents have reached out to our office with concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive. Concerns raised include inconsistent yielding behaviour by drivers. Residents have also reported difficulty safely crossing, particularly during peak travel periods, as well as several near-miss incidents involving both pedestrians and vehicles. As part of safety improvements at this intersection, Transportation Services recommends the implementation of all-way stop control at this intersection.

Background Information

(April 29, 2026) Letter from Councillor Brad Bradford on Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive - Compulsory Stop Controls
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286578.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management on Compulsory Stop Controls - Norwood Road and Benlamond Avenue/Glen Oak Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286579.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Brad Bradford (Carried)