Item - 2012.PW15.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 6, 2012 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on May 16, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 6, 2012.
PW15.2 - Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the multi-year Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan and new trail connection priorities as documented in Appendix 2 to the report (April 27, 2012) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, titled City of Toronto Bikeway Trails – New Connections.
2. City Council authorize the establishment of an Inter-Agency Bikeway Trails Planning and Implementation Working Group led by Transportation Services to coordinate capital project planning and delivery.
3. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and, where appropriate, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake and manage any Environmental Assessment Studies required for the new trail connections contained in the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan and file the Environmental Study Report with the Ministry of the Environment as necessary.
4. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation and, where appropriate, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to undertake site assessments, design, public consultation, project management and construction for the new trail connections contained in the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan.
5. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as part of the annual capital and operating budget process on any operational funding pressures resulting from the maintenance costs of newly constructed trails.
6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the Councillors on the development of the bikeway trail upgrade and state-of-good repair plans for trails in their Wards.
7. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the affected Ward Councillors on the proposed terms of reference, consultation and communication plan for the East Don Trail Environmental Assessment prior to issuing the Request for Proposal for the Environmental Assessment.
8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of improving the multi-use trail through Humber Bay Shore Park to accommodate the increasing numbers of pedestrians and cyclists, including consideration of widening the existing multi-use pathway, constructing separate pedestrian and cyclist pathways and providing an on-street route option for cyclists.
9. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the widening of the multi-use path through Coronation Park as a short term priority for trail upgrades.
10. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the installation of a northbound bicycle crossing within the signalized intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West at Strachan Avenue to facilitate cyclists accessing the northbound bicycle lanes on Strachan Avenue from the Martin Goodman Trail.
11. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to ensure that public consultations are held in Ward 24 - Willowdale, to review the concepts, design and location of a bike trail on the Finch Avenue East Hydro Corridor.
12. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to consider an appropriate location for an off-leash park in the Hydro Corridor between Bayview Avenue and Willowdale Avenue and that permission for this additional use be considered in the discussions with Hydro One.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-46899.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Emily Watson (PW.New.PW15.2.2)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Linda Snook (PW.New.PW15.2.3)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Debora (PW.New.PW15.2.4)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Diane (PW.New.PW15.2.5)
(May 13, 2012) E-mail from Tom Slee (PW.New.PW15.2.6)
(May 14, 2012) E-mail from Danielle (PW.New.PW15.2.7)
(May 11, 2012) E-mail from Ryan Shoychet (PW.Main.PW15.2.8)
(May 14, 2012) E-mail from Susan McNeil (PW.New.PW15.2.9)
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Farouk Eshragi (PW.New.PW15.2.10)
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Helen Dosani (PW.New.PW15.2.11)
(May 16, 2012) Letter from Douglas Stephens, President, Bayview Village Association (PW.New.PW15.2.12)
Communications (City Council)
(May 16, 2012) Letter from Geoff Kettel and Louis Fliss, Cycle 26 (CC.Supp.PW15.2.14)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-30622.pdf
(June 4, 2012) Fax from Mark Amini (CC.Supp.PW15.2.15)
(June 4, 2012) Fax from Ali Amini (CC.Supp.PW15.2.16)
(June 4, 2012) Fax from Dr. Gordon Baker (CC.Supp.PW15.2.17)
(June 4, 2012) Fax from Jay Sobel (CC.Supp.PW15.2.18)
(June 4, 2012) Fax from Harriet Baker (CC.Supp.PW15.2.19)
(June 5, 2012) Fax from Nancy Taylor (CC.Supp.PW15.2.20)
(June 5, 2012) Fax from Bayview/Cummer Area Residents (CC.Supp.PW15.2.21)
(June 5, 2012) Fax from J. and G. Simpson (CC.Supp.PW15.2.22)
(June 5, 2012) Fax from Edwin Law (CC.Supp.PW15.2.23)
(June 5, 2012) Fax from Paul and Katy Taylor (CC.Supp.PW15.2.24)
(June 5, 2012) E-mail from D. Kovanic (CC.New.PW15.2.25)
(June 6, 2012) Fax from Bayview/Cummer Area Residents (CC.New.PW15.2.26)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-07-2012 6:15 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW15.2 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan |
PW15.2 - Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the multi-year Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan and new trail connection priorities as documented in Appendix 2 to the report (April 27, 2012) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, titled City of Toronto Bikeway Trails – New Connections.
2. City Council authorize the establishment of an Inter-Agency Bikeway Trails Planning and Implementation Working Group led by Transportation Services to coordinate capital project planning and delivery.
3. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and, where appropriate, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to undertake and manage any Environmental Assessment Studies required for the new trail connections contained in the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan and file the Environmental Study Report with the Ministry of the Environment as necessary.
4. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation and, where appropriate, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to undertake site assessments, design, public consultation, project management and construction for the new trail connections contained in the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan.
5. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report as part of the annual capital and operating budget process on any operational funding pressures resulting from the maintenance costs of newly constructed trails.
6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the Councillors on the development of the bikeway trail upgrade and state-of-good repair plans for trails in their Wards.
7. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the affected Ward Councillors on the proposed terms of reference, consultation and communication plan for the East Don Trail Environmental Assessment prior to issuing the Request for Proposal for the Environmental Assessment.
8. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of improving the multi-use trail through Humber Bay Shore Park to accommodate the increasing numbers of pedestrians and cyclists, including consideration of widening the existing multi-use pathway, constructing separate pedestrian and cyclist pathways and providing an on-street route option for cyclists.
9. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the widening of the multi-use path through Coronation Park as a short term priority for trail upgrades.
10. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the installation of a northbound bicycle crossing within the signalized intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West at Strachan Avenue to facilitate cyclists accessing the northbound bicycle lanes on Strachan Avenue from the Martin Goodman Trail.
11. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to ensure that public consultations are held in Ward 24 - Willowdale, to review the concepts, design and location of a bike trail on the Finch Avenue East Hydro Corridor.
12. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to consider an appropriate location for an off-leash park in the Hydro Corridor between Bayview Avenue and Willowdale Avenue and that permission for this additional use be considered in the discussions with Hydro One.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Daniel Egan, Manager, Cycling Infrastructure and Programs, Transportation Services, gave a presentation to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan.
Origin
Summary
City Council, at its meeting of July 12, 13 and 14, 2011, adopted, as amended, the staff report, titled “Bikeway Network – 2011 Update” (PW5.1) and directed Transportation Services to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on specific links and installation priorities of a multi-year Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan.
Transportation Services staff have consulted with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R), Hydro One, Toronto Water and a number of other stakeholders, and organized a public open house to receive input from cycling groups and individual cyclists, to identify opportunities for new bikeway trail connections to expand and enhance Toronto's bikeway network. A feasibility assessment was undertaken by staff that included a review of technical and design considerations, network connectivity, property implications, approval requirements and preliminary estimated costs. As a result of this consultation and feasibility assessment, 77 km of new bikeway trails is recommended to build on the existing network of 286 km of bikeway trails. Twelve new trail construction projects, totalling approximately 30 km, and four trail feasibility studies will be undertaken as short term priorities, to be implemented in 1-5 years.
Staff also evaluated all of the existing major multi-use trails to identify gaps and links that need to be upgraded. The Bikeway Trails Implementation Plan includes an annual program to upgrade the existing trails where required to improve safety and connectivity. In addition, the Plan will include the development of new trail design guidelines and a wayfinding signage program to assist trail users to navigate the system. Transportation staff will also work with PF&R staff to develop consistent maintenance practices for all major multi-use trails that form part of the Bikeway Network to ensure a consistently high quality of service along the system.
The estimated annual cost to construct new and upgrade existing trails is approximately $6.0 million which is included in the Transportation Services Approved 10-Year Capital Plan for the years 2012-2016. An Inter-Agency Bikeway Trails Planning and Implementation Working Group will coordinate capital budget priorities to ensure coordination across the relevant divisions in setting capital budget priorities, establish timing, obtain approvals, and develop common approaches to maintenance and other trail-related activities.
This report also discusses, as requested by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, the feasibility of establishing a bikeway trail across the existing Hydro parkettes in Ward 17; the process to build a new trail from Redway Road to Bayview Avenue in Ward 29; and the feasibility and costs associated with the north-westerly extension of the West Toronto Railpath.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-46899.pdf
Communications
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Emily Watson (PW.New.PW15.2.2)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Linda Snook (PW.New.PW15.2.3)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Debora (PW.New.PW15.2.4)
(May 10, 2012) E-mail from Diane (PW.New.PW15.2.5)
(May 13, 2012) E-mail from Tom Slee (PW.New.PW15.2.6)
(May 14, 2012) E-mail from Danielle (PW.New.PW15.2.7)
(May 11, 2012) E-mail from Ryan Shoychet (PW.Main.PW15.2.8)
(May 14, 2012) E-mail from Susan McNeil (PW.New.PW15.2.9)
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Farouk Eshragi (PW.New.PW15.2.10)
(May 15, 2012) E-mail from Helen Dosani (PW.New.PW15.2.11)
(May 16, 2012) Letter from Douglas Stephens, President, Bayview Village Association (PW.New.PW15.2.12)
Speakers
Hamish Wilson
Jane Paterson
Susan Hennick
Denise Milic
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the Councillors on the development of the bikeway trail upgrade and state-of-good repair plans for trails in their Wards.
2. City Council request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the affected Ward Councillors on the proposed terms of reference, consultation and communication plan for the East Don Trail Environmental Assessment prior to issuing the Request for Proposal for the Environmental Assessment.
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to review the feasibility of improving the multi-use trail through Humber Bay Shore Park to accommodate the increasing numbers of pedestrians and cyclists, including consideration of widening the existing multi-use pathway, constructing separate pedestrian and cyclist pathways and providing an on-street route option for cyclists.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to include the widening of the multi-use path through Coronation Park as a short term priority for trail upgrades.
3. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the installation of a northbound bicycle crossing within the signalized intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard West at Strachan Avenue to facilitate cyclists accessing the northbound bicycle lanes on Strachan Avenue from the Martin Goodman Trail.
That:
1. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to ensure that public consultations are held in Ward 24 - Willowdale, to review the concepts, design and location of a bike trail on the Finch Avenue East Hydro Corridor.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to consider an appropriate location for an off-leash park in the Hydro Corridor between Bayview Avenue and Willowdale Avenue and that permission for this additional use be considered in the discussions with Hydro One.