Item - 2024.TE18.64
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 4, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE18.64 - Installation of Backlit Chevrons Signs in Order to Increase Safety at Woodbine Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East Curve
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to install backlit chevron signs on the south side of Lakeshore Boulevard East/Woodbine Avenue within the curve in the road, on a pilot basis for up to 24 months and monitor vehicle speeds and collisions before and after installation, and report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by the fourth quarter of 2026 with the outcome of the pilot.
Origin
Summary
In September 2024, my office met with concerned residents and City Staff to discuss new approaches to road safety at Woodbine Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East. This curve has been the site of numerous accidents over the years, almost exclusively in the evening, and therefore I recommend the installation of backlit chevron signs to increase visibility for drivers.
The estimated cost of installing six backlit chevron signs is approximately $35,000. Funding is included in the proposed 2025 operating budget submission for Transportation Services.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251341.pdf