Item - 2020.TE13.45

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on February 26, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on February 5, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 26, 2020.
  • See also By-law 1047-2021

TE13.45 - Traffic Control Signals - College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

City Council Decision

City Council on February 26, 2020, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard.

 

2. In conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard in Part 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Palmerston Boulevard, between College Street and a point 30.5 metres north.

Background Information (Community Council)

(January 15, 2020) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Control Signals - College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-145272.pdf

TE13.45 - Traffic Control Signals - College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard.

 

2. Subject to approval of and in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard in recommendation 1 above, City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Palmerston Boulevard, between College Street and a point 30.5 metres north.

Origin

(January 15, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on College Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services is requesting authorization from City Council to install traffic control signals at the intersection of College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard.  This installation is recommended based on the technical requirements and will provide improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at this intersection.

Background Information

(January 15, 2020) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Control Signals - College Street and Palmerston Avenue/Palmerston Boulevard
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-145272.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council