Item - 2019.IE9.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 26, 2019 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on November 7, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 26, 2019.
IE9.9 - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between Allen Road and Old Park Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 26 and 27, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to come up with a traffic and pedestrian safety management plan along Eglinton Avenue West from Allen Road to Old Park Road and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
2. City Council request Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions to provide Pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel to be stationed at the intersections of Allen Road and Eglinton Avenue West, and Old Park Road and Eglinton Avenue West, at peak periods, Monday to Friday, for the duration of construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail project, and that Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions be responsible for all costs associated with placement, recruitment and upkeep of the Pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-139782.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ie/comm/communicationfile-98922.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-26-2019 4:07 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - IE9.9 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher, Jennifer McKelvie, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
IE9.9 - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between Allen Road and Old Park Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to come up with a traffic and pedestrian safety management plan along Eglinton Avenue West from Allen Road to Old Park Road and report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the first quarter of 2020.
2. City Council request Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions to provide Pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel to be stationed at the intersections of Allen Road and Eglinton Avenue West and Old Park Road and Eglinton Avenue West, at peak periods, Monday to Friday, for the duration of construction of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail project and that Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions be responsible for all costs associated with placement, recruitment and upkeep of the Pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to meet with the local Councillor to address immediate pedestrian safety concerns.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this motion is to request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to provide traffic and pedestrian safety management plan to address the most challenging traffic and pedestrian safety issues along Eglinton Avenue West from Allen Road to Old Park Road, due to constant traffic violations which include illegal U-turns, speeding, and driving on sidewalks by motorists trying to access the Allen Road.
Secondly, this motion requests that Metrolinx and Crosslinx Transit Solutions provide much needed pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel at the two specific locations specified along stretch of Eglinton Avenue West that Metrolinx’s Crosstown LRT project occupies. The Pedestrian Crossing Assistance Personnel will safely direct pedestrians across the intersection.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-139782.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ie/comm/communicationfile-98922.pdf
Motions
That recommendation 1 be amended to report back in the first quarter of 2020.
That the General Manager, Transportation Services meet with the local Councillor to address immediate pedestrian safety concerns.