Item - 2024.TE16.20
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 9 and 10, 2024 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 25, 2024 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024.
- See also 2024.TE12.37
- See also 2024.TE13.32
- See also 2024.TE15.41
- See also By-laws 1051-2024, 1358-2024
TE16.20 - Corridor Safety Review - Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on:
a. both sides of Mortimer Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue; and
b. both sides of Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of Automated Speed Enforcement on Mortimer Avenue between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back on the feasibility of installing an advance left turn signal for Westbound traffic at the intersection Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services refresh the pavement markings at all intersections along Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a Red Light Camera at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
6. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider a new school crossing guard at Logan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
7. City Council request Toronto Hydro to advise Transportation Services about the status of their ongoing street lighting investigation on Mortimer Avenue.
8. City Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
9. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Mortimer Avenue immediately west of Carlaw Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
10. City Council request a status update from the General Manager, Transportation Services on Parts 1 to 9 above at the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-247833.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(April 2, 2024) E-mail from Melissa M. (TE.Main)
(April 2, 2024) Petition from Kathryn Moldovean containing the names of approximately 214 persons regarding a reduced speed limit and safer intersections on Mortimer Avenue between Broadview and Pape (TE.Main)
(September 24, 2024) Letter from Sara Ehrhardt (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/comm/communicationfile-182978.pdf
(September 23, 2024) Petition from Kathryn Moldovean containing the names of approximately 258 persons regarding a reduced speed limit and safer intersections on Mortimer Avenue between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue (TE.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Carolyn Kinzie (TE.New)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
TE16.20 - Corridor Safety Review - Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on:
a. both sides of Mortimer Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue; and
b. both sides of Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
2. City Council request Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of Automated Speed Enforcement on Mortimer Avenue between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue.
3. City Council request Transportation Services to report back on the feasibility of installing an advance left turn signal for Westbound traffic at the intersection Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
4. City Council request Transportation Services refresh the pavement markings at all intersections along Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.
5. City Council request Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a Red Light Camera at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
6. City Council request Transportation Services to consider a new school crossing guard at Logan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
7. City Council request Toronto Hydro to advise Transportation Services about the status of their ongoing street lighting investigation on Mortimer Avenue.
8. City Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
9. Subject to approval of Recommendation 8 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Mortimer Avenue immediately west of Carlaw Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
10. City Council request a status update from Transportation Services on Recommendations 1 to 9 at the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Broadview Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.
Toronto and East York Community Council directed Transportation Services to conduct a review of various safety and operational concerns for road users on Mortimer Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue. This report provides an overview of the assessments and improvements proposed or undertaken by Transportation Services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-247833.pdf
Communications
(April 2, 2024) E-mail from Melissa M. (TE.Main)
(April 2, 2024) Petition from Kathryn Moldovean containing the names of approximately 214 persons regarding a reduced speed limit and safer intersections on Mortimer Avenue between Broadview and Pape (TE.Main)
(September 24, 2024) Letter from Sara Ehrhardt (TE.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/comm/communicationfile-182978.pdf
(September 23, 2024) Petition from Kathryn Moldovean containing the names of approximately 258 persons regarding a reduced speed limit and safer intersections on Mortimer Avenue between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue (TE.Supp)
(September 24, 2024) E-mail from Carolyn Kinzie (TE.New)
Motions
That:
1. City Council designate a Community Safety Zone in effect at all times, on:
a. both sides of Mortimer Avenue, between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue; and
b. both sides of Logan Avenue, between Gowan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
2. City Council request Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of Automated Speed Enforcement on Mortimer Avenue between Logan Avenue and Pape Avenue.
3. City Council request Transportation Services to report back on the feasibility of installing an advance left turn signal for Westbound traffic at the intersection Broadview Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
4. City Council request Transportation Services refresh the pavement markings at all intersections along Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.
5. City Council request Transportation Services to investigate the feasibility of installing a Red Light Camera at the intersection of Pape Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
6. City Council request Transportation Services to consider a new school crossing guard at Logan Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.
7. City Council request Toronto Hydro to advise Transportation Services about the status of their ongoing street lighting investigation on Mortimer Avenue.
8. City Council authorize all-way stop control at the intersection of Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
9. Subject to approval of Recommendation 8 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover on Mortimer Avenue immediately west of Carlaw Avenue, in conjunction with the installation of the all-way stop control at Mortimer Avenue and Carlaw Avenue.
10. City Council request a status update from Transportation Services on Recommendations 1 to 9 at the February 20, 2025 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.