Midtown residents have already had to contend with almost a decade and a half of transit construction and related disruptions at Yonge and Eglinton, quite possibly Toronto's most cursed intersection. Local councillor Josh Matlow had hoped to finally improve the much-complained-about corner with the introduction of a council motion last fall, seeking to add a pedestrian scramble to the intersection. The motion titled "Providing Safety and Convenience for Midtown Residents: Moving Forward with a Pedestrian Scramble at Yonge and Eglinton" seemed like a no-brainer for an intersection that has developed a reputation as cramped and chaotic. Remarkably, the study argues that introducing a pedestrian scramble crossing would actually increase delays rather than improve pedestrian flow, citing the need to increase signal time for other road users. In addition, the report argues that existing restrictions on turning vehicles "already eliminate pedestrian-vehicle conflicts, meaning a Pedestrian Priority Phase would not provide any additional safety benefits."