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Toronto and East York Community Council · 2019-06-25 · 2019.TE7.121

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Improving Road Safety on Power Street between Richmond Street East and Adelaide Street East

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2019-06-25 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to immediately install temporary safety improvements to Power Street, Adelaide Street East, and Richmond Street East prior to signal installation in 2021; and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019 on these changes.

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On Sunday May 19, 2019, a pedestrian was struck crossing Adelaide Street East at Power Street while making their way to the nearby dog park. Residents have identified ongoing road safety issues at Power Street between Adelaide Street East and Richmond Street East. Transportation staff have assessed this intersection and agreed to traffic signal installations in coordination with development-related road improvements scheduled for Spring/Summer 2021.

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As signal installation is deferred, and development in the area increases, residents have witnessed the increased dangers at the above intersections, including vehicular accidents and mounting pedestrian safety concerns. There is a clear need for interim safety measures at these intersections, in support of the City's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.

Staff recommended

Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council requests the General Manager, Transportation Services, to review and to immediately install temporary safety improvements to Power Street, Adelaide Street East, and Richmond Street East prior to signal installation in 2021; and to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019 on these changes.

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