Item - 2023.IE5.4

Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Received the report (June 14, 2023) from the General Manager, Transportation Services for information.

Parkside Drive is a major arterial road that serves as the eastern boundary of High Park and provides multi-modal connections to key destinations in the City with residential frontage on the east side.

As directed by Council in November 2021, the Parkside Drive Study was initiated to explore possible design changes that could improve safety and mobility along the corridor with a focus on people walking, cycling and other vulnerable road users, as a companion to the High Park Movement Strategy. Over the last 18 months, Transportation Services has made several improvements to the roadway to manage vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian mobility.

The High Park Movement Strategy was adopted by City Council on May 9, 10 and 11, 2023. This report provides an update on the Parkside Drive Study including the vision for the corridor, public engagement plans, and improvements delivered to date.