Item - 2019.TE6.53
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 22, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE6.53 - Accessible Pedestrian Signals - Leslieville
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Requested Transportation Services to install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at the following intersections in the next round of installations:
Queen Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0545)
Gerrard Street and Jones Avenue (PX0370)
Dundas Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0289)
Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue (PX0372)
Gerrard Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX0369)
Queen Street and Greenwood Avenue (PX1393)
Origin
Summary
The Leslieville area currently has three Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS). There are numerous senior's homes in close proximity in this area and seniors make up a significant percentage of pedestrian traffic. Leslieville's proximity to the downtown core, high vehicular traffic and high percentage of senior residents make it a prime candidate for further APS installation. Two local students undertook a study and identified six locations where the installation of APS is crucial to ensure the safety of residents, especially seniors, in the community.
This motion includes recommendations to protect pedestrians, improve road safety and ensure that residents feel safe in their neighbourhood.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-132468.pdf
Speakers
Maddie Dick