Item - 2020.SC14.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on March 12, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.
- See also By-law 231-2022
SC14.7 - Traffic Control Signal Review - Birchmount Road and Merryfield Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough 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 at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Merryfield Drive.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-146513.pdf
SC14.7 - Traffic Control Signal Review - Birchmount Road and Merryfield Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Birchmount Road and Merryfield Drive.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates transit service on Birchmount Road, City Council approval of this report is required.
This report recommends that City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals (TCS) at the intersection of Birchmount Road at Merryfield Drive. Currently, as Birchmount Road is designated as a through highway, this intersection has a stop control facing the westbound approach on Birchmount Road at Merryfield Drive.
Although, the technical warrants for the installation of Traffic Control Signals are not met, installation of Traffic Control Signals is recommended due to other relevant factors/operating conditions.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-146513.pdf