Item - 2022.TE34.232
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 19, 2022 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 29, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 19, 2022.
- See also By-law 87-2024
TE34.232 - Traffic Control Signals at Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of signalized traffic control at the intersection of Perth Avenue and Bloor Street West.
2. City Council direct that installation of the signalized traffic control be co-ordinated with the following development sites and adjacent planned roadway and infrastructure improvements:
a. the development of the 1423-1437 Bloor Street West site; and
b. Bloor Street West corridor (including installation of cycling facilities) and Bloor Street West/Symington Avenue and Sterling Road intersection improvements;
to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
3. City Council authorize the above-noted items be undertaken with consideration for additional future development projects and infrastructure improvements in the area, including:
a. the extension of Ruttan Street to the south to connect with Sterling Road;
b. the development of the 1439 Bloor Street West site; and
c. the re-alignment of Perth Avenue and installation of a cycling facilities to connect with the West Toronto Railpath;
to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to take all necessary action to implement signalized traffic control at the intersection of Perth Avenue and Bloor Street West in Part 1 above.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228350.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-19-2022 11:40 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE32.232 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Robin Buxton Potts, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
TE34.232 - Traffic Control Signals at Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of signalized traffic control at the intersection of Perth Avenue and Bloor Street West.
2. City Council direct that installation of the signalized traffic control be co-ordinated with the following development sites and adjacent planned roadway and infrastructure improvements:
a. the development of the 1423-1437 Bloor Street West site; and
b. Bloor Street West corridor (including installation of cycling facilities) and Bloor Street West/Symington Avenue and Sterling Road intersection improvements.
to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
3. City Council authorize the above-noted items be undertaken with consideration for additional future development projects and infrastructure improvements in the area, including:
a. the extension of Ruttan Street to the south to connect with Sterling Road;
b. the development of the 1439 Bloor Street West site; and
c. the re-alignment of Perth Avenue and installation of a cycling facilities to connect with the West Toronto Railpath.
to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to take all necessary action to implement signalized traffic control at the intersection of Perth Avenue and Bloor Street West in Recommendation 1 above.
Origin
Summary
There is a need for the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Perth Avenue and Bloor Street West and this motion, as well as authorizing this traffic signal, ensures that there is coordination with the adjacent development sites that are moving forward as well as ensuring that this installation is planned in relation to any roadway and infrastructure improvements.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228350.pdf