Bay Street and Edward Street - Traffic Control Signals

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2026-04-22 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street. 2. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals. 3. City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

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4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.

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As the city filed it

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bay Street, City Council approval of this report is required. Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street. The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for all road users and is justified based on the assessment undertaken. During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on Edward Street.

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Recommendation 4 will rectify this inconsistency.

Staff recommended

The Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.

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3. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals. 4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.

Considered

2026-04-01 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted
Decision as filed
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Bay Street and Edward Street. 2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between Bay Street and a point 15 metres east, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals.
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3. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council rescind the standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Edward Street, between a point 14 metres west of Bay Street and a point 42 metres further west, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals. 4. City Council rescind the parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Edward Street, between Yonge Street and Bay Street.
2026-04-22 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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