Item - 2019.TE8.73
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
TE8.73 - Truncated Portion of Gerrard Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed Transportation Services staff to report to the December 3, 2019 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council on the options for restricting vehicular access on the portion of Gerrard Street between Carlaw Avenue and Badgerow Avenue, including the feasibility of converting this stretch of Gerrard Street into parkland or open space.
Origin
Summary
I am writing to you today regarding the truncated portion of Gerrard Street, between Carlaw and Badgerow. This portion of Gerrard has houses, but does not connect to the rest of Gerrard, instead ending at Badgerow.
Due to the fact that it connects to Carlaw but does not allow access to any other potion of Gerrard Street residents are concerned about the number of wrong turns by large trucks and other vehicles through their neighbourhood. Transportation Services has tried different solutions to solve this problem including turn restrictions and signage.
Residents are wondering about a more permanent solution. I would ask that you support this request for a report back on potential options.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-137592.pdf
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Sep-16-2019
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 8 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |