Item - 2012.PW11.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on January 4, 2012. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
PW11.1 - Harmonization and Enforcement of Sidewalk Cycling By-Laws in the City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred Item PW11.1, together with the following motions by Councillors Perks and Shiner, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, with the request that he meet with the appropriate Toronto Police Service staff to develop a strategy for effective enforcement of the sidewalk cycling by-law and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on or before the June 2012 meeting on the recommended enforcement strategy and the status of the harmonized set fines for the sidewalk cycling by-law:
Motion by Councillor Gord Perks:
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to create a database that allows the public to report and describe pedestrian and cycling conflicts and map conflict spots; and further that the database be hosted on a City web site and publicized to encourage reporting.
Motion by Councillor David Shiner:
That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on:
a. including a referral information service to callers on how to report cycling incidents; and
b. how 311 can log and report cycling incidents.
Motion by Councillor David Shiner:
That the General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report to the March 2012 meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a licensing regime for cyclists.
Motion by Councillor David Shiner:
That City Council request the Toronto Police Service to enhance its enforcement of the current by-laws regarding illegal cycling on sidewalks.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee with information regarding the harmonization and enforcement of sidewalk cycling by-laws in the City of Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42725.pdf
Speakers
Anthony Humphreys
Constable Hugh Smith, Traffic Services, Toronto Police Service
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Motions
Councillor Grimes requested the Chair to rule whether the question by Councillor David Shiner to Constable Hugh Smith regarding the enforcement of cycling by-laws by police cyclist teams was in order.
Challenged by Councillor Mark Grimes
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to create a database that allows the public to report and describe pedestrian and cycling conflicts and map conflict spots; and further that the database be hosted on a City web site and publicized to encourage reporting.
That the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B, be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on:
a. including a referral information service to callers on how to report cycling incidents; and
b. how 311 can log and report cycling incidents.
That the General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report to the March 2012 meeting of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a licensing regime for cyclists.
That City Council request the Toronto Police Service to enhance its enforcement of the current by-laws regarding illegal cycling on sidewalks.
That Item PW11.1, together with the motions by Councillors Perks and Shiner, be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services, with the request that he meet with the appropriate Toronto Police Service staff to develop a strategy for effective enforcement of the sidewalk cycling by-law and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on or before the June 2012 meeting on the recommended enforcement strategy and the status of the harmonized set fines for the sidewalk cycling by-law.
1a - Enforcement of Cycling Infractions in the City of Toronto
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to request the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to prepare a policy on bicycle use and regulations in the City of Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-42738.pdf