Item - 2023.TE2.81
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 26, 2023 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE2.81 - Safety proposal for St. Mark's Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the April 12, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a safety proposal for St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road, that incorporate the following matters:
a. results of the May 9, 2022 community walk about;
b. staff proposal to build cycling connections to Humber trail;
c. timeline for long term changes to configuration; and
d. any changes that needed for snow removal.
Origin
Summary
The residents have expressed concern that the hill portion of St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road, may not be safe for road users during winter conditions. There have been recent reported collisions where cars have skidded off the road. Many children use the hill to get to area schools and the residents have asked for a solution to keep pedestrians using the sidewalk on the north side of the road safe during winter.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-234012.pdf