Item - 2017.EY20.49
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 9, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on February 22, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 9, 2017.
EY20.49 - Request to Investigate Browns Line southbound between Dover Drive and Lake Shore Boulevard West for Safety Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on March 9, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to undertake a thorough study of potential solutions, including signs, pavement markings, flashing beacons, etc. that could be implemented in order to mitigate future collisions on Browns Line, between Dover Drive and Lake Shore Boulevard West.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-101472.pdf
EY20.49 - Request to Investigate Browns Line southbound between Dover Drive and Lake Shore Boulevard West for Safety Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District, to undertake a thorough study of potential solutions, including signs, pavement markings, flashing beacons, etc. that could be implemented in order to mitigate future collisions on Browns Line, between Dover Drive and Lake Shore Boulevard West.
Origin
Summary
In recent months there have been two fatal car crashes on Browns Line travelling southbound between Dover Drive and Lake Shore Boulevard West. Motorists that are unfamiliar with the geography of the area might not anticipate the 90° curve that follows the Browns Line Bridge.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-101472.pdf