Item - 2017.PW18.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on January 18, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2017.
PW18.2 - F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - 2017 and 2018 Ride for Heart Event
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 18 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 22 - St. Paul's, 25 - Don Valley West, 26 - Don Valley West, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 29 - Toronto-Danforth, 30 - Toronto-Danforth, 31 - Beaches-East York, 32 - Beaches-East York, 34 - Don Valley East, 35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the closure of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from the
Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway, including all ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway, from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road, including all ramps, on the Sundays of, June 4, 2017 and June 3, 2018 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the 2017 and 2018 "Ride for Heart" event.
2. City Council prohibit other road closures due to events or film permits on arterial roads bounded by Highway 401, Warden Avenue, Lake Ontario, Humber River, Queen Street/The Queensway, and Yonge Street, as they will be required to accommodate overflow traffic from the expressway closures resulting from the 2017 and 2018 "Ride for Heart" event.
3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to not schedule any subway closures during the period the "Ride for Heart" event is held.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-99691.pdf
Attachment 1 - 2017 and 2018 Ride for Heart Route Map
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-99692.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(January 18, 2017) Submission from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW18.2.2)
PW18.2 - F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario - 2017 and 2018 Ride for Heart Event
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 13 - Parkdale-High Park, 14 - Parkdale-High Park, 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence, 18 - Davenport, 19 - Trinity-Spadina, 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 22 - St. Paul's, 25 - Don Valley West, 26 - Don Valley West, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 29 - Toronto-Danforth, 30 - Toronto-Danforth, 31 - Beaches-East York, 32 - Beaches-East York, 34 - Don Valley East, 35 - Scarborough Southwest, 36 - Scarborough Southwest, 37 - Scarborough Centre, 40 - Scarborough Agincourt
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the closure of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, from the
Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway, including all ramps, and the Don Valley Parkway, from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road, including all ramps, on the Sundays of, June 4, 2017 and June 3, 2018 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for the 2017 and 2018 "Ride for Heart" event.
2. City Council prohibit other road closures due to events or film permits on arterial roads bounded by Highway No. 401, Warden Avenue, Lake Ontario, Humber River, Queen Street/The Queensway, and Yonge Street, as they will be required to accommodate overflow traffic from the expressway closures resulting from the 2017 and 2018 "Ride for Heart" event.
3. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to not schedule any subway closures during the period the "Ride for Heart" event is held.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to speak to the event coordinators and report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, if tolls are implemented, on whether the highways should stay open after car owners are required to pay tolls.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks City Council’s authority to close the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario's "Ride for Heart" event for 2017 and 2018. The proposed route and times for the 2017 and 2018 "Ride for Heart" will remain the same as in 2016.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-99691.pdf
Attachment 1 - 2017 and 2018 Ride for Heart Route Map
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-99692.pdf
Communications
(January 18, 2017) Submission from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW18.2.2)
Speakers
Councillor Jim Karygiannis
Motions
That City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to not schedule any closures during the period the "Ride for Heart" event is held.
That the General Manager, Transportation Services be requested to speak to the coordinators of this event and report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, if tolls are implemented, on whether the highways should stay open after car owners are required to pay tolls.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jan-18-2017
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Anthony Perruzza |