Council asked to install pedestrian scrambles at Yonge-Eglinton and Roehampton-Orchard View; review one-way streets on Roehampton and Broadway

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Council asked to install pedestrian scrambles at Yonge-Eglinton and Roehampton-Orchard View; review one-way streets on Roehampton and Broadway

Councillor Josh Matlow is proposing pedestrian priority signals (scrambles) at two busy Toronto intersections to accommodate tens of thousands of daily pedestrians using the new Eglinton Crosstown LRT and existing TTC stations. The motion also calls for signage improvements and a review of one-way designations on Roehampton and Broadway avenues that were introduced during construction. Staff will coordinate signal retiming with neighbouring intersections to manage traffic flow.

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Who did what

Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12, Toronto-St. Paul's) movedMoved the motion to install pedestrian scrambles at Yonge-Eglinton and Roehampton-Orchard View, and review one-way streets on Roehampton and Broadway.
Councillor Mike Colle (Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence) secondedSeconded the motion.

Also in this item

• Yonge-Eglinton is identified as one of Toronto's busiest pedestrian intersections, averaging 4,500 pedestrians per hour, with demand expected to surge further following the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening.

• The motion proposes a comprehensive review of one-way designations on Roehampton and Broadway, which were introduced in 2021 to support construction activity and are now in need of reassessment.

The journey

Wed, Jul 29 · Toronto City Council · not yet heard

Time to act

You can weigh in

Residents can contact their councillors before the vote, attend the meeting to depute if slots are available, or submit written comments to City Council. The motion is on the published agenda for 2026-07-29.

Why is this story here?

ContainedThe pedestrian scrambles are genuine improvements to two specific high-traffic intersections and address a real safety and capacity issue at a major transit node. However, the scope is bounded to two intersections and the signal retiming is coordinated locally. A future council could remove or modify scrambles without significant difficulty, though doing so would face neighbourhood opposition. This is a real decision affecting how major intersections function, but it does not restructure the city or constrain future options broadly.Felt nowTens of thousands of pedestrians navigate these intersections daily, and the Eglinton Crosstown opening makes the pedestrian experience at Yonge-Eglinton an immediate practical concern for transit users, workers, and residents in the area. The scrambles directly affect crossing times and safety for a recognizable, large group in an ordinary week. However, it does not affect most Toronto residents; salience is high for the corridor but not city-wide.

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Official title: Pedestrian Safety Improvements Surrounding Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle · meeting video