Item - 2024.TE14.40

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on June 26 and 27, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 11, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024.

TE14.40 - Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Queen Street East and George Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

City Council Decision

City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Queen Street East and George Street.

Background Information (Community Council)

(May 24, 2024) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Queen Street East and George Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-246141.pdf

TE14.40 - Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Queen Street East and George Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
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 Queen Street East and George Street.

Origin

(May 24, 2024) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Queen Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.

 

Transportation Services has reviewed the need for pedestrian crossing protection at Queen Street East and George Street.  Based on the assessment undertaken, Transportation Services is recommending the installation of traffic control signals at Queen Street East and George Street.  The traffic control signals will provide enhanced safety for vulnerable road users.

Background Information

(May 24, 2024) Report and Attachments 1-2 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Pedestrian Crossing Protection - Queen Street East and George Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-246141.pdf

Motions

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