Relocation of Pedestrian Crossover - Cummer Avenue
Seneca Heights
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:
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.
Recommendation:
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 travelled 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