Item - 2023.EY9.29

Tracking Status

EY9.29 - Safety Measures to Increase Pedestrian Crossing Safety at Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1.  Requested the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to implement safety measures to increase pedestrian crossing safety at Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue.

Origin

(November 8, 2023) Letter from Councillor Amber Morley

Summary

On Friday, October 6, 2023, a young woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing at a mid-block cross walk on Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue and died of her injuries. Local residents have contacted my office to express safety concerns at this intersection, specifically regarding to this cross walk. I urge you to consider this request and support the implementation of road safety enhancements at the Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue intersection.

Background Information

(November 8, 2023) Letter from Councillor Amber Morley on Safety Measures to Increase Pedestrian Crossing Safety at Brown's Line and Jellicoe Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-240601.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council