Item - 2020.NY15.18
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on June 16, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.
- See also By-law 1045-2021
NY15.18 - Proposed Traffic Control Signals - Bathurst Street approximately 15 metres South of Danby Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020 adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Bathurst Street at a point approximately 15 metres south of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Danby Avenue.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Bathurst Street at a point approximately 20 metres north of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Danby Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at a point approximately 15 metres south of the intersection, as set out in Part 1 above.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147644.pdf
NY15.18 - Proposed Traffic Control Signals - Bathurst Street approximately 15 metres South of Danby Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals on Bathurst Street at a point approximately 15 metres south of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Danby Avenue.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Bathurst Street at a point approximately 20 metres north of the intersection of Bathurst Street and Danby Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at a point approximately 15 metres south of the intersection, as set out in Recommendation 1 above.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Bathurst Street, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services investigated the feasibility of removing the pedestrian refuge island (PRI) on Bathurst Street north of Danby Avenue and replacing it with traffic control signals immediately south of the intersection.
The main issue with this PRI is the presence of a near-side TTC stop on the north side of Bathurst Street, approximately 20 metres north of Danby Avenue, as TTC buses servicing this stop can potentially impede approaching motorists' view of pedestrians crossing at this PRI. In addition, as there is a significant grade and trees on the east side boulevard, the sidewalk/TTC bus stop waiting area is substandard making it difficult for pedestrians to walk in this area, while other passengers are waiting for the bus. While our analysis indicates that based on current motor vehicle volumes, delays and collisions, the installation of traffic control signals at this location is not technically warranted, we are recommending the installation of pedestrian actuated traffic control signals immediately south of Danby Avenue due to safety concerns with pedestrians waiting and crossing Bathurst Street to access the TTC bus stop and Earl Bales Park.
The recommended pedestrian actuated traffic control signals will provide safe and convenient crossing of Bathurst Street for pedestrians, including TTC passengers.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147644.pdf