Item - 2024.DI5.5

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee on February 5, 2024. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

DI5.5 - Cycling, Sidewalks and Accessibility: 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Received

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Senior Engineer and the Project Lead, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects, Transportation Services, gave a presentation on Cycling, Sidewalks and Accessibility: 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals.

Summary

Kanchan Maharaj, Senior Engineer, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects and Igor Samardzic, Project Lead, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects, Transportation Services will make a presentation, which focuses on the achievements and goals in cycling, sidewalks, and accessibility within the Cycling and Pedestrian Projects unit. It details the expansion of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks and bikeways, with an emphasis on improving accessibility, safety, and comfort for seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable road users. Additionally, the presentation outlines specific accomplishments from 2023 and sets goals for 2024 to further enhance sidewalk delivery and accessibility.

Background Information

Presentation from the Transportation Services, Cycling and Pedestrian Projects staff on Cycling, Sidewalks and Accessibility: 2023 Highlights and 2024 Goals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/di/bgrd/backgroundfile-242552.pdf

Communications

(January 29, 2024) E-mail from Catherine Orion (DI.New)

Speakers

Adam Roy Cohoon

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Howard Wax (Carried)

That the item be received for information.