Item - 2019.NY8.45
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
NY8.45 - Request for Urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review of the Intersection of Yonge Street and Erskine Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Directed Transportation Services staff to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the intersection of Yonge Street and Erskine Avenue with emphasis to mitigate construction traffic infiltration on residential side streets and that Staff should consider all options to improve pedestrian safety including temporary turning movement restrictions for heavy vehicles, additional police enforcement, and provision of a Paid Duty Officer (PDO) as required.
Origin
Summary
On the morning of Tuesday, September 10th, 2019, a pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a cement truck making a right turn onto Erskine Avenue from Yonge Street.
As you may know, Erskine Avenue is situated in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood – an area that is developing at an unprecedented pace. At the time of writing, there are more than 50 construction projects underway in this neighbourhood.
I have heard from many Erskine Avenue residents that their residential street has become a thoroughfare for trucks, construction vehicles, and drivers looking to avoid congestion at the Yonge-Eglinton intersection.
Erskine Avenue is located within the radius of the John Fisher Junior Public School Safety Zone.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-137566.pdf