Item - 2022.EY32.20
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 15 and 16, 2022 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on May 27, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022.
- See also By-law 923-2023
EY32.20 - Convert Pedestrian Crossover to Traffic Control Signal - Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
2. City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Cordova Avenue immediately northwest of Central Park Roadway in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
3. City Council prohibit southbound right turns and northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
4. City Council prohibit westbound through traffic entry at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-225960.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-150201.pdf
(May 26, 2022) Letter from Patrick Nunziata, Toronto District School Board Trustee - Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-150299.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-15-2022 10:13 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EY32.20 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Robin Buxton Potts, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Jennifer McKelvie, Michael Thompson |
EY32.20 - Convert Pedestrian Crossover to Traffic Control Signal - Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Cordova Avenue immediately northwest of Central Park Roadway in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
3. City Council prohibit southbound right turns and northbound left turns at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
4. City Council prohibit westbound through traffic entry at all times at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway/Private Access.
Origin
Summary
Islington Junior Middle School is located on the west side of Cordova Avenue, south of Dundas Street West, opposite Central Park Roadway. The school is in close proximity to the Islington Subway Station at the busy intersection of Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West. Students and pedestrians cross Cordova Avenue by way of an existing Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) at Central Park Roadway, immediately in front of the school.
The City of Toronto and the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) encourage active transportation modes to and from school whenever possible. To that end, Islington Junior Middle School and the Toronto Lands Corporation have been pursuing the conversion of the existing PXO to a Traffic Control Signal (TCS) operation to improve safety for students.
A 2019, Transportation Services study found that the warrants for the installation of traffic control Signals at Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway were very nearly met. Given the recent and ongoing development and redevelopment activities in the vicinity of the Islington Subway Station and the Etobicoke City Centre, this area will see an increase in vehicular traffic.
This motion seeks to convert the existing PXO at the intersection of Cordova Avenue and Central Park Roadway to a Traffic Control Signal to enhance pedestrian and student safety.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-225960.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-150201.pdf
(May 26, 2022) Letter from Patrick Nunziata, Toronto District School Board Trustee - Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore (EY.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/comm/communicationfile-150299.pdf