Item - 2019.TE9.74
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on October 10, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 29, 2019.
TE9.74 - Developing a Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Planning Framework Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, in co-operation with other relevant City divisions, to develop a Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street's Planning Framework, including but not limited to:
a. traffic management in light of increasing density in the area;
b. construction staging coordination and management that would not impact the public right-of-way for development construction purposes;
c. construction and related noise monitoring and enforcement to be coordinated by Transportation Services and Municipal Licensing and Standards;
d. ensuring coordination between development construction sites to minimize impacts of truck traffic in the area and ensure compliance with the truck prohibitions on local streets in the area; and
e. coordinating with relevant stakeholders, divisions and agencies, to do air quality studies and ensure mitigation of any additional construction-related pollution to the area.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-138780.pdf
TE9.74 - Developing a Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Planning Framework Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, in co-operation with other relevant City divisions, to develop a Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street's Planning Framework, including but not limited to:
a. Traffic management in light of increasing density in the area;
b. Construction staging coordination and management that would not impact the public right-of-way for development construction purposes;
c. Construction and related noise monitoring and enforcement to be coordinated by Transportation Services and Municipal Licensing and Standards;
d. Ensure coordination between development construction sites to minimize impacts of truck traffic in the area and ensure compliance with the truck prohibitions on local streets in the area;
e. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, divisions and agencies, to do air quality studies and ensure mitigation of any additional construction-related pollution to the area.
Summary
The area of the St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street Planning Framework has seen an increase in development applications in past years. We are anticipating further intensification in this area, which has spurred concern from local residents about the cumulative impact this will have on the community. Residents have raised concerns over traffic management, noise controls, air quality, truck traffic and overall road safety, which is why I am requesting the development of a comprehensive Traffic Management and Mitigation Plan for the area.
I believe it is imperative to take a proactive approach in minimizing disruption and promoting safety in the community. This necessitates a coordinated effort by several City divisions to assess current conditions and make informed recommendations as to a focused and productive approach to these concerns.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-138780.pdf