Item - 2020.IE12.11

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on March 11, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.

IE12.11 - Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between William R. Allen Road and Old Park Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

City Council Decision

City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase Traffic enforcement in the area east of the Allen Road on Eglinton Avenue West from Glenarden Road/ Westover Hill Road to the Allen Road to deal with the unprecedented traffic safety concerns in the area of the Eglinton Crosstown construction.

Background Information (Committee)

(February 26, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the General Manager, Transportation Services on Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between William R. Allen Road and Old Park Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-146564.pdf

IE12.11 - Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between William R. Allen Road and Old Park Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
8 - Eglinton - Lawrence, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's

Committee Recommendations

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:

 

1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase Traffic enforcement in the area east of the Allen Road on Eglinton Avenue West from Glenarden Road/ Westover Hill Road to the Allen Road to deal with the unprecedented traffic safety concerns in the area of the Eglinton Crosstown construction.

Origin

(February 26, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services

Summary

This report responds to the City Council direction for the General Manager, Transportation Services to review and report on traffic and pedestrian safety management along Eglinton Avenue West, from William R. Allen Road to Old Park Road.

 

The report reviews the existing traffic conditions and discusses the additional mitigation measures that have been implemented to enhance road safety.

Background Information

(February 26, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the General Manager, Transportation Services on Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit - Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Management along Eglinton Avenue West between William R. Allen Road and Old Park Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-146564.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)

That:

 

1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to increase Traffic enforcement in the area east of the Allen Road on Eglinton Avenue West from Glenarden Road/ Westover Hill Road to the Allen Road to deal with the unprecedented traffic safety concerns in the area of the Eglinton Crosstown construction.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council