Item - 2011.TE8.66
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2011 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 22, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2011.
- See also By-laws 1311-2012, 1312-2012
TE8.66 - Traffic Control Signals - Dufferin Street, Between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 18 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13 and 14, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Gordon Street.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on Dufferin Street at Bank Street/Stonehouse Crescent.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-38855.pdf
Attachment - Traffic Control Signals - Dufferin Street, Between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-38856.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer this Item back to the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, with a request that another safety audit be conducted at this location.
Vote (Refer Item) Jul-14-2011 5:10 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - TE8.66 - Mammoliti - motion 1- refer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 12 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-14-2011 5:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE8.66 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 9 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
That in accordance with Section 27-81 of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, City Council end the debate on Item TE8.66 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Jul-14-2011 5:13 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - TE8.66 - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Josh Matlow, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
TE8.66 - Traffic Control Signals - Dufferin Street, Between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Gordon Street.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on Dufferin Street at Bank Street/Stonehouse Crescent.
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services has undertaken an operational review and safety audit along Dufferin Street, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue. The intent of this review was to determine if the extension of Dufferin Street from Peel Avenue to Queen Street West, which eliminated the "Dufferin Street Jog", has promoted higher operating speeds and changed traffic characteristics in this area sufficiently to justify the installation of traffic control signals. The intersections reviewed for signalization were Dufferin Street at Florence Street, at Gordon Street, and at Bank Street.
Pedestrian crossovers (PXOs) are located on Dufferin Street at Bank Street/Stonehouse Crescent and at Florence Street. There is no crossing control device at Gordon Street. The current PXOs provide pedestrians with two control measures in which to cross Dufferin Street, between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue. Both PXOs are monitored by adult crossing guards during normal school hours to assist students crossing Dufferin Street on route to/from Alexander Muir/Gladstone Avenue Junior and Senior Public School.
The safety audit revealed that the PXOs are generally operating safely, with clear sight lines in all approach directions for all road users. Speed surveys indicated that the operational speed of traffic on Dufferin Street ranges between 46 km/h and 53 km/h. This is relatively low for an arterial road. Evaluation of the traffic control signal installation warrants indicated that the installation of traffic control signals to replace either of the existing PXOs at Bank Street or Florence Street or provide a new intersection control measure at Gordon Street is not technically warranted or recommended. No further action is recommended by staff at this time.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-38855.pdf
Attachment - Traffic Control Signals - Dufferin Street, Between Dundas Street West and Peel Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-38856.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Dufferin Street and Gordon Street.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian crossover on Dufferin Street at Bank Street/Stonehouse Crescent.