Item - 2024.TE12.48
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 17, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 3, 2024 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on April 17, 2024.
TE12.48 - Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Front Street East and Scott Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on April 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street.
2. City Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to consult with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area during the design of the traffic signals to review the feasibility of including additional or potential intersection upgrades as part of the new traffic signal installation program.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-244087.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
TE12.48 - Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Front Street East and Scott Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street.
2. City Council direct the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to consult with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area during the design of the traffic signals to review the feasibility of including additional or potential intersection upgrades as part of the new traffic signal installation program.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Front Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at the intersection of Front Street East and Scott Street. Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at this intersection as the warrant criteria was met. Traffic signals will enhance safety for all road users and are justified based on the assessment undertaken.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-244087.pdf
Communications
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Director, Transportation Services to consult with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Business Improvement Area during the design of the traffic signals to review the feasibility of including additional or potential intersection upgrades as part of the new traffic signal installation program.