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Altering Turning Restrictions at Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West

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2023-10-11 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 2. City Council rescind the eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.

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3. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road 4. City Council rescind the northbound left turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 5. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

I am writing to you today to request your support in implementing turning restrictions at Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West. These turning restrictions were requested by the community several years ago but due to the over-extended presence of Metrolinx, residents were advised that the city did not have purview over the intersection and its traffic by-laws. My office has now received confirmation from Metrolinx

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staff that they do not have purview over the intersection anymore and that city staff may proceed in making the necessary changes to dissuade through-traffic in the neighbourhood.

Staff recommended

Councillor Matlow recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 2. City Council rescind the eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.

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3. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road 4. City Council rescind the northbound left turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 5. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

Considered

  • 2023-09-19 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

    Decision as filed

    The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council rescind the existing eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 2. City Council rescind the eastbound right-turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road.

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    3. City Council prohibit eastbound right-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road 4. City Council rescind the northbound left turn prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Old Forest Hill Road. 5. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, bicycles excepted at the intersection of Old Forest Hill Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

  • 2023-10-11 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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