Pedestrian Crossover Installations in East York
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September30, 1998) from
the Director, Transportation Services, District One:
Purpose:
To report to the October 14, 1998, meeting of the East York Community Council regarding prioritized locations for
pedestrian crossover installations in East York.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the 1998 Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)(i)a pedestrian crossover not be installed at the intersection of Barker Avenue and Coxwell Avenue in 1998; and
(ii)a pedestrian crossover be installed at the intersection of Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent utilizing the
funds that were approved for the installation of a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Barker Avenue and Coxwell
Avenue; and
(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
The Council of the former Borough of East York, at its meeting of July 8, 1996, approved the installation of a pedestrian
crossover at the intersection of Barker Avenue and Coxwell Avenue. This installation was not supported by staff since the
technical warrants for the installation of pedestrian crossovers was not met.
Subsequently, on April 21, 1997, a staff recommendation to install a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Eastdale
Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent was held by the former Council to allow the former Ward Two Councillors the
opportunity to meet with the Commissioner of Development Services to resolve the issue of the installation date for the
pedestrian crossover. Funds were available for only one pedestrian crossover installation in 1998. Therefore, the Ward
Two Councillors were to meet with the Commissioner to discuss the relative priorities of the installation of the pedestrian
crossovers at Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent and at Barker Avenue and Coxwell Avenue. This meeting
did not occur before the 1997 municipal elections, therefore the issue remains outstanding.
Comments:
Neither of these pedestrian crossovers have been installed to date. It is staff's opinion that the pedestrian crossover at the
intersection of Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent should take priority in installation since it actually meets
the technical warrants for pedestrian crossovers. Conversely, the proposed pedestrian crossover at Barker Avenue and
Coxwell Avenue is not warranted. This location can still be considered for a pedestrian crossover if Council wishes to
include funds for its installation in the 1999 current budget deliberations.
Copies of Item 1, Report No. 10 (1997) of the Regulatory and Development Committee, regarding the request for a
pedestrian crossover at Eastdale Avenue and Goodwood Park Crescent, and Minute No. 2.249 (1996) and Item 14, Report
No. 17 (1996) of the Regulatory and Development Committee regarding the pedestrian crossover request at Barker
Avenue and Coxwell Avenue are attached, detailing the studies conducted at that time.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bryan Muir, Transportation Technologist
(416) 778-2227
The East York Community Council also had before it for consideration Minute No. 2.249, 1996, ItemNo. 14, Report No.
17 of the Regulatory and Development Committee, 1996 and Item No. 1, ReportNo. 10 of the Regulatory and
Development Committee, 1997.