The filed record
Galloway Road Bike Lane Upgrades
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The decision
2021-10-26 · Infrastructure and Environment Committee · amended
As filed
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any necessary City Divisions, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, through the report "Cycling Network Plan Near-Term - Plan Update", expected at the December 2021 meeting, on plans to: a. advance the upgrade of the Galloway Road Bike Lanes from the current signed bikeway to designated bike lanes; b.
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explore the installation of green pedestrian infrastructure on Galloway Road; and c. next steps for public community consultation with affected area residents of the Guildwood Village community, Scarborough-Guildwood.
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As the city filed it
Galloway Road is a 1.9 kilometres stretch that runs through two of Scarborough-Guildwood's neighbourhoods servicing hundreds of diverse families and residents. Galloway Road is an existing signed bikeway and is expected to see programmed upgrades with designated marked bike lanes by 2024, the earliest. This upgrade is expected on Galloway Road between Guildwood Parkway and Coronation Drive. I am requesting that the designated bikeway project term for Galloway Road be advanced to increase the cycling infrastructure in eastern Scarborough and request that the installation of green pedestrian infrastructure be explored with the consideration of public consultation from area residents.
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Many local residents have reached out to my office with concerns regarding speeding and increased traffic volume. Without appropriate pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in place, the safety concerns continue to climb. Adding designated bike lanes, via markings and/or flex posts, coupled with green pedestrian infrastructure to Galloway Road will help encourage walking and cycling and reduce road space to prevent speeding and dangerous driving. The addition of green pedestrian infrastructure could also help in increasing tree canopy with native trees, shrubs and pollinator patches.
Staff recommended
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council requests the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with any necessary City Divisions, to: a. advance the term program to upgrade the current signed bikeway to designated bike lanes; b. explore the installation of green pedestrian infrastructure; and c. host public community consultation with affected area residents of the Guildwood Village community, Scarborough-Guildwood.
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and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee within the first quarter of 2022 on their progress and next steps.
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