Crossing Guard Program Update

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The decision

2019-03-19 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested Transportation Services staff to provide an update on the transfer of the crossing guard program from Toronto Police Services to the City of Toronto at the April 24, 2019 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

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As the city filed it

Crossing guards play an integral role in ensuring student and community safety in many neighbourhoods across Toronto. It is, therefore, vital that crossing guards are present at designated locations each and every day. I have heard from residents about missing crossing guards, new locations where crossing guards are needed, and mixed information about who is responsible for filling these crossing guard positions. It is

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important that there is a consistent, effective, and responsive program in place to ensure that crossing guard positions are filled and that there is clear information about who is responsible for this program.

Staff recommended

Councillor Paula Fletcher recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request Transportation staff to provide an update on the transfer of the crossing guard program from Toronto Police Services to the City of Toronto to Toronto and East York Community Council at its meeting on April 24, 2019.

On the record

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