Item - 2024.EY10.19

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to override the technical analysis and authorize the placement of a temporary School Crossing Guard at the intersection of Judhaven Road and Thistle Down Boulevard during the morning and dismissal shift starting by January 29, 2024 until a subsequent warrant analysis can be conducted in Q4 of 2024.

2. Directed the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to complete a safety improvement review and implement safety countermeasures at the intersection of Judhaven Road and Thistle Down Boulevard.

In December 2022 I submitted a request for the implementation of a School Crossing Guard at Judhaven Road and Thistle Down Boulevard on behalf of my community and St. John Vianney Catholic School. During the study, the student threshold was met, including at the PXO during both morning and dismissal. However, the conflicting vehicle volumes were too low to meet the warrant needs. I have received numerous calls and emails requesting traffic safety on Thistle Down Blvd, and I am currently working with staff in Transportation Services to address the requests. With this motion, I request the implementation of a temporary School Crossing Guard at the intersection of Judhaven Road and Thistle Down Blvd during the morning and dismissal shift, and to instruct Traffic Operations to complete a safety improvement review and implementation of safety countermeasures at the intersection.