Item - 2020.EY18.2

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on October 8, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020.
  • See also By-law 782-2021

EY18.2 - Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
7 - Humber River - Black Creek

City Council Decision

City Council on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive.

Background Information (Community Council)

(August 6, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services regarding Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-156838.pdf

EY18.2 - Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
7 - Humber River - Black Creek

Community Council Recommendations

Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive.

Origin

(August 6, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Islington Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required. The TTC has been consulted on this matter.

 

Transportation Services is recommending installation of a traffic control signal on Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive. This installation is recommended based on the long spacing to adjacent pedestrian crossing protection. A pedestrian signal will enhance safety for pedestrians but may increase delays for north-south motorists.

Background Information

(August 6, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services regarding Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals - Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-156838.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council