Item - 2020.NY15.19
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.
NY15.19 - Traffic Control Signals - Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane (City of Markham)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020 adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Steeles Avenue East at a point approximately 100 metres west of the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane, as set out in Part 1 above.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147646.pdf
NY15.19 - Traffic Control Signals - Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane (City of Markham)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Community Council Recommendations
The North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane.
2. City Council authorize removal of the pedestrian refuge island on Steeles Avenue East at a point approximately 100 metres west of the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane, in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane, as set out in Recommendation 1 above.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Steeles Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Waggoners Wells Lane. The installation of traffic control signals is justified based on pedestrian crossing activity in the vicinity of the intersection; approximately 1,000 metre distance between crossing protection; TTC bus stops at the intersection; five lane cross section; traffic volume on Steeles Avenue East; and installing signals will likely draw pedestrians to cross at the intersection since it will be safer than midblock.
Traffic controls signals will enhance safety for pedestrians crossing at the intersection. This installation will increase delays for motorists on Steeles Avenue East, as east/west traffic will no longer operate with free flow. The existing Pedestrian Refuge Island (PRI) located approximately 100 metres to the west of Waggoners Wells Lane will be removed following the installation of the traffic control signals.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147646.pdf