Item - 2017.TE25.88
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 13, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 2017.
- See also By-law 749-2017
TE25.88 - Road Alteration and Parking Amendment Pilot Project - Avenue Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the alteration of Avenue Road, between Lynwood Avenue and Balmoral Avenue, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-2393, dated February 2017, attached to the report (May 24, 2017) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between Macpherson Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, to operate between Macpherson Avenue and a point 23 metres north of Balmoral Avenue and between Lynwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.
3. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Avenue Road, between Farnham Avenue and a point 38 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West, to operate between Farnham Avenue and Balmoral Avenue and between Lynwood Avenue and a point 38 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.
4. City Council enact a stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west of Avenue Road, between a point 23 metres north of Balmoral Avenue and Lynwood Avenue.
5. City Council direct Avenue Road be returned to its previous conditions when the one-year trial period is completed.
6. City Council direct Transportation Services to install splash guards along the curb on the east side of Avenue Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Balmoral Avenue and on the west side of St. Clair Avenue West between St. Clair Avenue West and Lynwood Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-104557.pdf
TE25.88 - Road Alteration and Parking Amendment Pilot Project - Avenue Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 22 - St. Paul's
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the alteration of Avenue Road, between Lynwood Avenue and Balmoral Avenue, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-2393, dated February 2017, attached to the report (May 24, 2017) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council amend the existing stopping prohibition in effect between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Avenue Road, between Macpherson Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, to operate between Macpherson Avenue and a point 23 metres north of Balmoral Avenue and between Lynwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.
3. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Avenue Road, between Farnham Avenue and a point 38 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West, to operate between Farnham Avenue and Balmoral Avenue and between Lynwood Avenue and a point 38 metres south of St. Clair Avenue West.
4. City Council enact a stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the west of Avenue Road, between a point 23 metres north of Balmoral Avenue and Lynwood Avenue.
5. City Council direct Avenue Road be returned to its previous conditions when the one-year trial period is completed.
6. City Council direct Transportation Services to install splash guards along the curb on the east side of Avenue Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Balmoral Avenue and on the west side of St. Clair Avenue West between St. Clair Avenue West and Lynwood Avenue.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Avenue Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to modify the section of Avenue Road, between Lynwood Avenue and Balmoral Avenue. The proposed changes will re-align the southbound lanes, providing a separation between the flow of traffic and pedestrians on the west side of the road, which includes two schools. These changes will enhance the safety for pedestrians and will be undertaken as a one-year pilot project.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-104557.pdf
Motions
That:
City Council direct Transportation Services to install splash guards along the curb on the east side of Avenue Road between St. Clair Avenue West and Balmoral Avenue and on the west side of St. Clair Avenue West between St. Clair Avenue West and Lynwood Avenue.