Item - 2020.DI12.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on December 1, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also IE19.11
DI12.3 - Yonge TOmorrow Initiative and Accessibility
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee:
1. Communicates to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee and City Council its support for recommended design concept 4C of the yongeTOmorrow Environmental Assessment to create a safer and more accessible Yonge Street for people living with disabilities.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Senior Project Manager, Major Projects, Transportation Services gave a presentation on Yonge TOmorrow Initiative and Accessibility.
Summary
Johanna Kyte, Senior Project Manager, Major Projects, Transportation Services will provide an overview of yonge TOmorrow. Yonge Street is an iconic destination in the heart of downtown Toronto and it has been experiencing high volumes of pedestrian activity and development. yongeTOmorrow is a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment studying ways to increase pedestrian space and improve the way people move through and experience Yonge Street between College/Carlton Street and Queen Street. The presentation will include an overview and seek feedback on accessibility considerations to ensure that the new street design is developed to better serve everyone.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-158837.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee:
1. Communicate to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee and City Council its support for recommended design concept 4C of the yongeTOmorrow Environmental Assessment to create a safer and more accessible Yonge Street for people living with disabilities.