Item - 2018.TE34.209

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the introduction of a pedestrian crossing on the east side of Fort York Boulevard at the existing stop controlled intersection with Telegram Mews/Brunel Court.

2. Requested Transportation Services staff to conduct a safety review of Dupont Street, between Ossington Avenue and Davenport Road, and to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council in the first quarter of 2019 with recommendations on improving safety for all road users.

3. Requested Transportation Services staff to review pedestrian signal timing on University Avenue, between College Street and Front Street West, to implement enhanced timing for safe pedestrian crossings in the corridor.

4. Requested Transportation Services staff to conduct a safety review of Richmond Street West from and including the intersection with Spadina Avenue in the east, to the intersection with Brant Street in the west, and report in the first quarter of 2019 with recommendations on improving safety for all road users.

5. Requested Transportation staff to investigate the feasibility of traffic calming measures on:

a. Soho Square;

b. Phoebe Street, from Spadina Avenue to Beverley Street;

c. Kendal Avenue, from Dupont Street to Wells Street; and

d. Walmer Road, from Dupont Street to Kendal Avenue.

Building streets that are safe for all road users – pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists – is the responsibility of all of us. In the last two years, 93 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed on our streets. This is a preventable tragedy.

There are a number of road safety enhancements that local communities in Ward 20 have been working closely with my office on for many years. These initiatives have strong support in local neighbourhoods, and are critical steps to improve safety on our downtown streets.

The following items are delegated to Toronto and East York Community Council. An additional item will include items that require Council approval.