Item - 2021.TE27.48

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Glenayr Road and Old Forest Hill Road, to be in effect between Glenayr Road and a point 30 metres west of Old Forest Hill Road.

2. Prohibited parking at all times on the south side of Dewbourne Avenue, between Old Forest Hill Road and a point 30 metres further west.

3. Prohibited parking at all times on the east side of Vesta Drive, between Old Forest Hill Road and a point 20 metres further south.

4. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the west side of Old Forest Hill Road, between a point 41.1 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West and Vesta Drive, to be in effect between a point 41.1 metres south of Eglinton Avenue West and a point 15 metres north of Vesta Drive (north intersection).

5. Rescinded the existing stop control on Dewbourne Avenue at Vesta Drive.

6. Rescinded the existing stop control on Vesta Drive at Dewbourne Avenue.

7. Rescinded the existing stop control on Old Forest Hill Road at Vesta Drive.

8. Amended the existing stop control on Vesta Drive at Old Forest Hill Road, to be in effect for southbound traffic on Vesta Drive (north intersection) at Old Forest Hill Road and for northbound traffic on Vesta Drive (south intersection) at Old Forest Hill Road.

9. Authorized all-way compulsory stop control at the intersection of Dewbourne Avenue and Old Forest Hill Road.

10. Prohibited heavy trucks at all times on Vesta Drive, between Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.

11. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to commission an independent third-party audit of the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive and Dewbourne Avenue and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council with the findings.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

In 2021, the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road, Vesta Drive, and Dewbourne Avenue was reconstructed through a Vision Zero Project which was initiated through a request from the former Ward Councillor.

The scope of the project included splitting the intersection into three T-intersections, tightening some corners, widening sidewalks, improving accessibility at the crossings and adding greenspace.  These changes are shown to increase safety by reducing vehicle turning speeds, reducing exposure for people walking and significantly improving sightlines between all users. 

In June 2021, the Toronto and East York Community Council directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to implement any necessary changes to address safety and visibility concerns at this location. Transportation Services has undertaken a review of the intersection post-construction, recommended (and actioned) signage placement and clarity improvements, and does not recommend changes to the geometry.

Transportation Services is recommending changes to the existing stop-control bylaws and parking prohibitions to support the new layout.