30 January 1998
To: Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From: Jim Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject: Relocation of Pedestrian Crossover: Cummer Avenue
Purpose: To relocate the pedestrian crossover on Cummer Avenue from Simeon Court to Ruddington Drive.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with this relocation of the Pedestrian Crossover are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
To relocate the existing pedestrian crossover on Cummer Avenue from Simeon Court to the east side of Ruddington Drive.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The relocation of the Pedestrian Crossover on Cummer Avenue, from its existing location at the intersection of Simeon Court, was requested due to the low number of pedestrians which are being serviced following the closure of the Snowcrest Public School. It was determined that the relocation of the pedestrian crossover to the east side of the intersection with Ruddington Drive, would better serve the existing transit stops, access to Ruddington Park, the high density residential developments and the seniors complex on the north side of Cummer Avenue.
Discussions:
Consideration was given to the relocation of the pedestrian crossover to the new walkway on Ruddington Park. The walkway was to be located 50 metres east of Ruddington Drive. However, it was determined that the majority of pedestrian crossings of Cummer Avenue would continue to occur at the intersection of Ruddington Drive. Any pedestrians wishing to cross Cummer Avenue and who traveled along the walkway through Ruddington Park could easily walk to the intersection of Ruddington Drive.
Conclusions:
This department supports the relocation of the Pedestrian Crossover on Cummer Avenue from Simeon Court to a point immediately east of Ruddington Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484.
Jim S. Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
