Item - 2020.NY17.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on September 10, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020.
- See also By-law 247-2024
NY17.15 - Traffic Control Signals - Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156041.pdf
NY17.15 - Traffic Control Signals - Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Don Valley North
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install traffic control signals at Don Mills Road and Freshmeadow Drive. Traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for TTC buses turning left onto Don Mills Road from Freshmeadow Drive. The installation of traffic control signals is also justified based on pedestrian activity in the vicinity of the intersection, including a seniors building and schools, the approximate 560 metre distance between crossing protection, TTC bus stops at the intersection, a five lane cross section on Don Mills Road, the high traffic volume on Don Mills Road and by installing signals we will likely draw pedestrians to cross at the intersection.
While traffic controls signals will enhance safety for TTC buses, motorists and pedestrians crossing at the intersection, this installation will increase delays for motorists on Don Mills Road, as north/south traffic will no longer operate with free flow.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156041.pdf