Recommitting to Taking Action on Impaired Driving in Toronto - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Mike Colle

Much of the data that is available predates both the COVID-19 pandemic and the legalization of regulated cannabis in Canada, which have undoubtedly impacted trends. Through our Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, the City of Toronto has committed to reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries to zero. According to Toronto Police Services data, those most victimized by impaired driving incidents in 2022 were some of our most vulnerable road users: pedestrians. Impaired driving is preventable, as are the tragic injuries and deaths it causes. The City can recommit to reducing impaired driving fatalities and injuries in Toronto to zero by employing a data-driven strategy that leverages the expertise of key stakeholders. On July 19, 2022, City Council adopted MM47.36 - Taking Action on Impaired Driving in Toronto, requesting a report back to City Council in the first quarter of 2023 on impaired driving in Toronto and for a review of public education and enforcement strategies. https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2022.MM47.36 On July 16, 2019, City Council adopted 2019.IE6.8 - Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan Update, which included an amendment moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson, requesting a campaign to stop impaired driving in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and using funding allocated for Vision Zero education and engagement programming. https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2019.IE6.8

an update on efforts underway to address this issue as well as additional measures that can be taken, including a jurisdictional scan for best practices in other municipalities; and c. details on actions taken to-date following City Council's 2019 direction to develop a campaign to stop impaired driving in collaboration with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada, Arrive Alive and other relevant stakeholders with the funding allocated for Vision Zero education and engagement programming. 2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, to review and enhance public education and prevention strategies pertaining to impaired driving. 3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada, Arrive Alive, and other stakeholders, to develop a new public education campaign on the dangers of impaired driving as part of ongoing Vision Zero education and engagement programming, and report back on progress as part of the report cited in Recommendation 1 above.