Item - 2021.DI18.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on November 15, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
DI18.4 - Automated Micro-Utility Devices - Accessibility Feedback
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
Committee Decision
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit the use of automated micro-utility devices on sidewalks and cycle tracks; prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of automated micro-utility devices on highways or sidewalks; and prohibit the stopping of automated micro-utility devices in a cycle track.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee:
1. Requested the Chair of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee to submit a letter to the December 2, 2021 Infrastructure and Environment Committee to ensure the appropriate amendments are submitted to City Council to facilitate the prohibition and related set fines and penalties.
The Manager, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services gave a presentation on Automated Micro-Utility Devices.
Summary
An introduction to automated micro-utility devices will be presented by Ryan Lanyon, Manager, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services, including a proposed provincial pilot project to test such devices off-road on sidewalks, paths or trails.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-172540.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/di/comm/communicationfile-139685.pdf
(November 5, 2021) Submission from Robert Stambula, Harbord Village Residents’ Association (DI.New)
(November 15, 2021) E-mail from Robert Stambula, Harbord Village Residents’ Association (DI.New)
(November 14, 2021) Letter from Sonali Praharaj, Walk Toronto (Steering Committee) (DI.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/di/comm/communicationfile-139964.pdf
Speakers
David Lepofsky, AODA Alliance
Bernard Akuoko, CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) GTA
Adam Roy Cohoon
John Rae
Motions
That the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee:
1. Recommend that City Council prohibit the use of automated micro-utility devices on sidewalks and cycle tracks; prohibit the parking, storing, or leaving of automated micro-utility devices on highways or sidewalks; and prohibit the stopping of automated micro-utility devices in a cycle track; and
2. Request the Chair of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee to submit a letter to the December 2, 2021 Infrastructure and Environment Committee to ensure the appropriate amendments are submitted to City Council to facilitate the prohibition and related set fines and penalties.
Vote (Amend Item) Nov-15-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 11 | Members that voted Yes are Luke Anderson, Glen Hart, Liv Mendelsohn, Jason Mitschele, Ashleigh Molloy, Michelle Petrides, Wendy Porch, Buvani Sivagnanasunderam, Howard Wax, Lana Williams, Kristyn Wong-Tam (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Miranda Fray, Michael McNeely |