Pedestrian Safety at the Intersection of Rogers Road and Old Weston Road

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The decision

2019-12-05 · Infrastructure and Environment Committee · amended

As filed

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to review the design of the intersection of Rogers Road and Old Weston Road and report back to the committee, in the first quarter of 2020, on alterations that could be implemented to improve safety at the intersection for pedestrians and all road users.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

The intersection of Rogers Road and Old Weston Road is on the boundary of Ward 5 York South-Weston and Ward 9 Davenport. On Friday, November 29th, 2019 a young boy was struck by a car while attempting to cross the street at this location. The boy had to be rushed to hospital; the driver who struck him fled the scene. From speed reductions to planned pedestrian crossings, there are a number of initiatives planned for this area to improve safety for all road users.

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Consideration should also be given to redesigning this intersection which many find to be unsafe and confusing.

Staff recommended

Councillors Frances Nunziata and Ana Bailão recommend to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee that: 1. The General Manager, Transportation Services review the design of the intersection of Rogers Road and Old Weston Road and report back to the committee on alterations that could be implemented to improve safety at this intersection for pedestrians and all road users.

On the record

The item as the City filed it