Item - 2022.TE33.33
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 15, 2022 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 26, 2022. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on June 15, 2022.
- See also By-laws 465-2023, 1281-2023
TE33.33 - Corridor Safety Review - Queen Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to take steps to substantially improve road safety on segments of Queen Street East by:
a. installing a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue;
b. conducting a speed hump review in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy, and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in 2022 on the installation of speed humps on Willow Avenue, south of Queen;
c. expediting the installation of previously approved traffic calming measures in the vicinity of Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue on Scarborough Road and Nursewood Road;
d. establishing a Community Safety Zone from Silver Birch Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue on Queen Street East; and
e. replacing the existing pedestrian crossover at Queen Street East and Silver Birch Avenue with a signalized intersection.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-225692.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/cc/comm/communicationfile-152708.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to take steps to substantially improve road safety on segments of Queen Street East by:
a. installing a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue;
b. conducting a speed hump review in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy, and report to the Toronto and East York Community Council in 2022 on the installation of speed humps on Willow Avenue, south of Queen;
c. expediting the installation of previously approved traffic calming measures in the vicinity of Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue on Scarborough Road and Nursewood Road;
d. establishing a Community Safety Zone from Silver Birch Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue on Queen Street East; and
e. replacing the existing pedestrian crossover at Queen Street East and Silver Birch Avenue with a signalized intersection.
TE33.33 - Corridor Safety Review - Queen Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Origin
Summary
Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Queen Street East, between Silver Birch Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-225692.pdf
Motions
That the item be forwarded to City Council without recommendation.