Item - 2016.PW13.12

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on May 16, 2016 and was adopted without amendment.

PW13.12 - The Effectiveness of Extended Construction Working Hours and Improved Public Awareness on Managing Traffic Disruption

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee extended thanks and congratulations to staff for their excellent work.

Origin

(April 26, 2016) Report from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services

Summary

The purpose of this report is to report back on (1) the outcome of various measures to mitigate traffic disruption that were used by the Engineering and Construction Services division (ECS) for 2015 City-led construction projects; and, (2) the integrated public awareness and education campaign to inform the public about ways in which they can learn about the location and timing of construction in the road right-of-way and options they can take to minimize the effects of the disruption on their travel.

Based on the information obtained during the 2015 construction season, ECS will continue to apply mitigation measures on City-led construction projects where appropriate and after consultation with the local councillor(s) as a means of alleviating traffic disruption due to City-led road construction projects. As with all other ECS projects, notice of construction activities, including mitigation measures, will continue to be communicated to the local councillor(s) and local communities prior to the start of construction.

Background Information

(April 26, 2016) Report and Attachment 1 from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services on The Effectiveness of Extended Construction Working Hours and Improved Public Awareness on Managing Traffic Disruption
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-92685.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Chin Lee (Carried)

That the report (April 26, 2016) from the Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services be received for information.