Item - 2023.TE7.80

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 19, 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.

TE7.80 - Mortimer Avenue Traffic Safety - Pape to Broadview

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested Transportation Service to review the list of traffic safety suggestions from local residents on Mortimer Avenue outlined in Attachment 1 to the letter (September 15, 2023) from Councillor Paula Fletcher and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community in the first quarter of 2024 with recommendations to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.

Origin

(September 15, 2023) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher

Summary

Mortimer Avenue between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue is heavily trafficked east-west residential road used by many commuters and locals alike to travel through East York. It also serves as a main connection to Pottery Road and the DVP.

I have heard from many local residents concerned about traffic safety along this section of Mortimer, noting that vehicles frequently exceed the speed limit. Additionally, there have been at least two reported serious pedestrian injuries along this section of Mortimer Avenue as well as recent tragic pet hit and runs. I am writing today to request a comprehensive traffic safety study to make this street safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users.

Background Information

(September 15, 2023) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher on Mortimer Avenue Traffic Safety - Pape to Broadview
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239263.pdf
Attachment 1 - List of traffic calming suggestions from local residents on Mortimer Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239264.pdf

Communications

(September 18, 2023) E-mail from Scott Patterson (TE.New)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Kathryn Moldovean (TE.New)
(September 19, 2023) E-mail from Marla DiGiacomo (TE.New)

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)