Item - 2014.PE29.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Parks and Environment Committee on August 15, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
PE29.8 - Lower Don Trail Accessibility
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council re-confirm its commitment to accessibility on the Lower Don Trail.
2. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to undertake further study on potential points of access onto the Lower Don Trail, in particular the pedestrian bridge joining Riverdale Park East and West.
3. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to provide a report to the Parks and Environment Committee in the second quarter, 2015 on the results.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-72464.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from David Creelman (PE.New.PE29.8.2)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Dr. Dylan Clark (PE.New.PE29.8.3)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Tom Auger (PE.New.PE29.8.4)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Patrick McCartney (PE.New.PE29.8.5)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Chris Grebeldinger (PE.New.PE29.8.6)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Vicki Gagnon (PE.New.PE29.8.7)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Arcady Genkin (PE.New.PE29.8.8)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Lisa Stasyshyn (PE.New.PE29.8.9)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Lori Newton (PE.New.PE29.8.10)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Murray Lumley (PE.New.PE29.8.11)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Frances Bartlett (PE.New.PE29.8.12)
(August 14, 2014) E-mail from Michael Black, Walk Toronto Steering Committee (PE.New.PE29.8.13)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/comm/communicationfile-49276.pdf
(August 14, 2014) Letter from Sarah B. Hood (PE.New.PE29.8.14)
(August 14, 2014) E-mail from Judith Kidd (PE.New.PE29.8.15)
(August 15, 2014) Submission from Kenneth Brown, Volunteer, Cycle Toronto (PE.New.PE29.8.16)
Communications (City Council)
PE29.8 - Lower Don Trail Accessibility
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council re-confirm its commitment to accessibility on the Lower Don Trail.
2. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to undertake further study on potential points of access onto the Lower Don Trail, in particular the pedestrian bridge joining Riverdale Park East and West.
3. City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to provide a report to the Parks and Environment Committee in the second quarter, 2015 on the results.
Origin
Summary
The Lower Don Trail has limited accessibility from Queen Street to Danforth Avenue.
Currently there are stairs at Queen as well as the Riverdale foot bridge. While there is a trench to wheel a bicycle up and down the stairs it is awkward and cumbersome. Many riders simply carry their bikes up the stairs. Trail access and egress at these points is limited to those who can manage their bicycles on the steep incline.
As part of the Lower Don Trail Master Plan there will be two new stair entrances; one from Dundas and one from Gerrard onto the trail.
In May, I had a site meeting on the trail with staff from DTAH, TRCA, PFR and members of the cycling committee to review the Master Plan for the Lower Don trail and to see if the new stairway entrances at Gerrard and Dundas could be made more accessible for cyclists, and anyone with mobility issues. Both of the locations are on street car routes and of course our new street cars will be fully accessible.
Sadly, it was not deemed possible at either of these locations.
There remains a real need for an accessible point on the trail between Queen and Danforth and it was suggested that the pedestrian bridge from Riverdale Park East to West may be a good option.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-72464.pdf
Communications
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from David Creelman (PE.New.PE29.8.2)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Dr. Dylan Clark (PE.New.PE29.8.3)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Tom Auger (PE.New.PE29.8.4)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Patrick McCartney (PE.New.PE29.8.5)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Chris Grebeldinger (PE.New.PE29.8.6)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Vicki Gagnon (PE.New.PE29.8.7)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Arcady Genkin (PE.New.PE29.8.8)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Lisa Stasyshyn (PE.New.PE29.8.9)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Lori Newton (PE.New.PE29.8.10)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Murray Lumley (PE.New.PE29.8.11)
(August 13, 2014) E-mail from Frances Bartlett (PE.New.PE29.8.12)
(August 14, 2014) E-mail from Michael Black, Walk Toronto Steering Committee (PE.New.PE29.8.13)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pe/comm/communicationfile-49276.pdf
(August 14, 2014) Letter from Sarah B. Hood (PE.New.PE29.8.14)
(August 14, 2014) E-mail from Judith Kidd (PE.New.PE29.8.15)
(August 15, 2014) Submission from Kenneth Brown, Volunteer, Cycle Toronto (PE.New.PE29.8.16)
Speakers
Michael Black, Walk Toronto
Councillor Paula Fletcher