Item - 2022.SC33.64
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 Scarborough Community Council on June 30, 2022 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022.
- See also By-law 84-2024
SC33.64 - Traffic Control Signals - Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Midland Avenue, immediately north of Aylesworth Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-228411.pdf
SC33.64 - Traffic Control Signals - Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Midland Avenue, immediately north of Aylesworth Avenue in conjunction with the installation of traffic control signals at Midland Avenue and Aylesworth Avenue.
Origin
Summary
Midland Avenue between Kingston Rd. and Eglinton Ave. is classified as a minor arterial. It is well travelled - particularly during rush hours, which coincide with the beginning and end of the school days. John A. Leslie School Public School is located on the east side Midland Ave. across from Aylesworth Ave.
There is currently a pedestrian crossover at this location. However my office has received many emails and phone calls from parents and residents expressing serious concerns of pedestrian safety, in particular that of children crossing Midland Ave, going to and from school. Recently, there was a near miss when a southbound vehicle ran though the crossing, despite flashing PXO lights and a crossing guard present.
In order to ensure the safety of pedestrians at this intersection, I support the replacement of the pedestrian crossing with traffic control signals.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-228411.pdf