Request for a Vulnerable Road User Safety Review of the Easterly Intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard

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2022-06-28 · North York Community Council · adopted

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North York Community Council: 1. Directed Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Directed Transportation Services to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.

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Dear Chair and Colleagues, On the evening of Thursday, June 16, an 11-year-old boy tragically sustained life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard. Thorncliffe Park is a vibrant and densely populated neighbourhood with more than 4 local schools and many young families. On a typical day, a significant number of pedestrians - including many children - use the local sidewalks and cross at the designated crosswalks.

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I have been contacted by many local residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety at this intersection.

Staff recommended

Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct Transportation Services to undertake an urgent Vulnerable Road User Safety Review at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard with emphasis to increase pedestrian crossing safety, to be coordinated with the measures implemented through the Renewing Overlea Boulevard project. 2. Direct Transportation Services

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to review the feasibility of implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval at the westerly intersection of Thorncliffe Park Drive and Overlea Boulevard.

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