Item - 2019.EY5.6

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 24, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 599-2019

EY5.6 - School Bus Loading Zone - Victoria Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.  Designated a school bus loading zone to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Victoria Street from a point 46 metres east of Alexander Street to a point 15 metres further east.

Origin

(March 8, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

To address safety concerns and congestion in the area of David Hornell Junior School

 (32 Victoria Street), it is recommended that a school bus loading zone be created on the north side of Victoria Street to accommodate school buses loading and discharging students. This amendment will improve traffic operations, address concerns regarding traffic congestion and safety while also providing additional facilities for school drop-off and pick-up of attending school children. This recommendation is the result of consultation with the area Councillor and the school's principal.

Background Information

(March 8, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services regarding a School Bus Loading Zone - Victoria Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-131633.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council