Item - 2022.NY33.33
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on June 28, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022.
- See also By-law 871-2022
NY33.33 - Diamond Lane Change of Use Update - Wilson Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the existing southerly eastbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between a point 195 metres east of Cornelius Parkway and a point 250 metres further east, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles.
2. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and a point 357 metres west, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles.
3. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and taxicabs on Wilson Avenue, between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles, taxicabs and bicycles.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227133.pdf
NY33.33 - Diamond Lane Change of Use Update - Wilson Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the existing southerly eastbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between a point 195 metres east of Cornelius Parkway and a point 250 metres further east, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles.
2. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and a point 357 metres west, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and bicycles.
3. City Council amend the existing northerly westbound reserved lane designation in effect at all times for public transit vehicles and taxicabs on Wilson Avenue, between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road, to be in effect at all times for public transit vehicles, taxicabs and bicycles.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Wilson Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to include bicycles to the existing "Diamond Lanes" - reserved bus lanes on Wilson Avenue, between Murray Road and Cornelius Parkway and Wilson Avenue between Wilson Heights Boulevard and Transit Road to enhance safety for cyclists when negotiating these sections of reserved lanes.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-227133.pdf