Item - 2019.NY11.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019.
NY11.22 - Traffic Control Signals - Sheppard Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Sheppard Avenue West at a point approximately 30 metres east of Pewter Road.
2. City Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, to endeavour to install the traffic signal as soon as possible, based on the lack of a safe pedestrian crossing for the 770-metre stretch of Sheppard Avenue West, from Beecroft Avenue to Senlac Road.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-140168.pdf
NY11.22 - Traffic Control Signals - Sheppard Avenue West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Sheppard Avenue West at a point approximately 30 metres east of Pewter Road.
2. City Council direct that the Acting Director, Traffic Management, endeavour to install the traffic signal as soon as possible, based on the lack of a safe pedestrian crossing for the 770-metre stretch of Sheppard Avenue West, from Beecroft Avenue to Senlac Road.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Sheppard Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install pedestrian activated traffic control signals on Sheppard Avenue West, approximately 30 metres east of Pewter Road.
The proposed traffic control signals will provide a safe and convenient crossing of Sheppard Avenue West for pedestrians, including TTC passengers but will add delays to Sheppard Avenue West traffic.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-140168.pdf
Motions
That North York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council adopt the recommendations in the Recommendations Section of the report (November 8, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
2. City Council direct that the Acting Director, Traffic Management, endeavour to install the traffic signal as soon as possible, based on the lack of a safe pedestrian crossing for the 770-metre stretch of Sheppard Avenue West, from Beecroft Avenue to Senlac Road.