Item - 2024.SC17.25

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on November 13 and 14, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on November 1, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024.
  • See also By-law 1221-2024

SC17.25 - Village Green Square and Kennedy Road - Traffic Signal Concerns

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

City Council Decision

City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Kennedy Road, between the northerly curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access and a point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access.

 

2. City Council amend the existing traffic control signal at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Sufferance Road/Private Access to be in effect at Kennedy Road and Village Green Square/Private Access.

Background Information (Community Council)

(October 16, 2024) Letter from Councillor Nick Mantas on Village Green Square and Kennedy Road - Traffic Signal Concerns
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-249605.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(November 2, 2024) E-mail from Paul McManaman (CC.Main)
(November 2, 2024) E-mail from Laura Lee (CC.Main)
(November 3, 2024) E-mail from Animesh Sen (CC.Main)
(November 4, 2024) E-mail from Samuel Prima (CC.Main)
(November 4, 2024) E-mail from Cristina Sosa (CC.Main)
(November 4, 2024) E-mail from Naomi Barbero (CC.Main)
(November 4, 2024) E-mail from Ashutosh Pathak (CC.Main)
(November 4, 2024) E-mail from Yusuf Hotelwala (CC.Main)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Al-Navaz Gangani (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Michael Anthony Grandsoult (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Teena Kailas (CC.New)

SC17.25 - Village Green Square and Kennedy Road - Traffic Signal Concerns

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
22 - Scarborough - Agincourt

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council prohibit pedestrian crossings on Kennedy Road, between the northerly curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access and a point 30.5 metres south of the south curb line of Village Green Square/Private Access.

 

2. City Council amend the existing traffic control signal at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Sufferance Road/Private Access to be in effect at Kennedy Road and Village Green Square/Private Access.

Origin

(October 16, 2024) Letter from Councillor Nick Mantas

Summary

In response to concerns brought to my attention by members of the community, indicating that the current traffic signals are causing a lot of congestion and confusion. The proposed changes to this intersection is intended to ensure greater road user and safety and also allowing City Transportation staff to install the necessary regulatory signage to direct pedestrians to the north side of the intersection.

 

I am bringing forward this motion to Scarborough Community and am requesting your support.

Background Information

(October 16, 2024) Letter from Councillor Nick Mantas on Village Green Square and Kennedy Road - Traffic Signal Concerns
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-249605.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Nick Mantas (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Nick Mantas (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council