Item - 2023.EY7.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 11, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on September 18, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 11, 2023.
EY7.12 - Albion Centre - Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit - Traffic Control Signals Changes
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
2. City Council authorize removal of the existing traffic signals on Finch Avenue West and a point 400 metres west of Kipling Avenue/Private Access in conjunction with the installation of traffic signals at Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
3. City Council request Metrolinx to collaborate with Toronto Police Services and provide a mid-block crossing at the Toronto Police Services 23 Division driveway on Finch Avenue West to enable emergency vehicles to safely execute left-turn manoeuvres across the Finch West Light Rail Transit tracks.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238885.pdf
EY7.12 - Albion Centre - Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit - Traffic Control Signals Changes
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 1 - Etobicoke North
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize removal of the existing traffic signals on Finch Avenue West and a point 400 metres west of Kipling Avenue/Private Access in conjunction with the installation of traffic signals at Finch Avenue West and a point 300 metres west of Kipling Avenue.
3. City Council request Metrolinx to collaborate with Toronto Police Services and provide a mid-block crossing at the Toronto Police Services 23 Division driveway on Finch Avenue West to enable emergency vehicles to safely execute left-turn manoeuvres across the Finch West LRT tracks.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit service on Finch Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.
As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit project, the construction of the Stevenson Stop will restrict the existing Albion Centre driveway on Finch Avenue West to right-in/right-out traffic operations. Metrolinx will construct a new driveway approximately 100 metres east of the existing driveway. The new signalized driveway will permit all inbound and outbound vehicular movements from the Albion Centre and safe pedestrian connections across the Light Rail Transit guideway.
This report seeks City Council approval to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking for installation of traffic signals at the new entrance and removal of traffic signals at the existing entrance.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-238885.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council request Metrolinx to collaborate with Toronto Police Services and provide a mid-block crossing at the Toronto Police Services 23 Division driveway on Finch Avenue West to enable emergency vehicles to safely execute left-turn manoeuvres across the Finch West LRT tracks.