Item - 2022.DI20.6

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on May 5, 2022. The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

DI20.6 - Automated Micro-utility Devices - Accessibility Feedback

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee:

 

1.  Deferred the consideration of the item to the next meeting of Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on June 13, 2022, or to a special meeting called by the Vice Chair.

Summary

Ryan Lanyon, Manager, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services will give a presentation on Automated Micro-utility Devices - Accessibility Feedback.  As directed by Toronto City Council, staff are conducting a study by consulting with and engaging stakeholders, on the potential impacts and benefits arising from the use of micro-utility devices, and have also conducted a Transportation Innovation Challenge.  The presentation will give an update on these initiatives and seek accessibility feedback from the Committee.

Background Information

Presentation from the Manager, Strategic Policy and Innovation, Transportation Services on Automated Micro-utility Devices - Accessibility Feedback
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-224828.pdf

Communications

(May 4, 2022) Submission from Hallie Siegel, University of Toronto Robotics Institute (DI.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/di/comm/communicationfile-149683.pdf
(May 4, 2022) Letter from Frank Naccarato, Quantum Robotic Systems Inc. (DI.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/di/comm/communicationfile-149684.pdf

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Ashleigh Molloy (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred to the next meeting of Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on June 13, 2022, or to a special meeting called by the Vice Chair.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council