Item - 2019.TE11.47
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on December 3, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019.
TE11.47 - Mid-Block Pedestrian Traffic Control Signals - Queen's Park Crescent West, Queen's Park
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park - north leg - and Queen's Park Crescent East.
2. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 140 metres south of Hoskin Avenue.
3. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 66 metres north of Queen's Park - south leg.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-140299.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99442.pdf
(December 2, 2019) Letter from Scott Mabury (TE.Supp.TE11.47.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99477.pdf
(December 2, 2019) Letter from The University of Toronto Union Students' Union Executive Committee (TE.Supp.TE11.47.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99485.pdf
TE11.47 - Mid-Block Pedestrian Traffic Control Signals - Queen's Park Crescent West, Queen's Park
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park - north leg - and Queen's Park Crescent East.
2. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 140 metres south of Hoskin Avenue.
3. City Council authorize the installation of a mid-block pedestrian traffic control signal on Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 66 metres north of Queen's Park - south leg.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Queen's Park and Queen's Park Crescent West, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to install mid-block pedestrian traffic control signals at the following locations, surrounding Queen's Park:
- Queen's Park - North Roadway - and Queen's Park Crescent East
- Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 140 metres south of Hoskin Avenue
- Queen's Park Crescent West and a point 66 metres north of Queen's Park - south leg
The installation of these mid-block pedestrian traffic control signals will provide a safe and effective crossing area for pedestrians in the vicinity of Queen's Park and the Legislative Precinct Grounds.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-140299.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99442.pdf
(December 2, 2019) Letter from Scott Mabury (TE.Supp.TE11.47.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99477.pdf
(December 2, 2019) Letter from The University of Toronto Union Students' Union Executive Committee (TE.Supp.TE11.47.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/comm/communicationfile-99485.pdf