Traffic Control Signals and Intersection Improvements - College Street, Dundas Street West and St. Helen's Avenue

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from City Council to implement the following improvements to the intersection of College Street, Dundas Street West and St. Helen's Avenue: A new traffic control signal at the College Street and Dundas Street West intersection; and Closure to vehicular traffic of St. Helen's Avenue between College Street [North] and College Street. The changes proposed would improve road safety for everyone including shorter crossing distances for people walking, a safe connection between the existing bike lanes on College Street and Dundas Street West for people cycling, as well as improved sightlines and safer motor vehicle turning movements at the intersection of College Street and Dundas Street West. As the Toronto Transit Commission operates transit service on both College Street and Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required.

City Council authorize the amendments to traffic and parking regulations set out in Attachment 2 of the report dated February 25, 2020 from the Director, Project Design and Management, Transportation Services; and 4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendations above, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.