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Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Bayview Bridge Rehabilitation Project
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2023-10-17 · North York Community Council · adopted
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North York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore permanent measures to improve pedestrian safety on the Bayview Bridge, including a permanent barrier separating pedestrians from the roadway, as part of the upcoming Environmental Assessment.
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As the local Councillor, I often hear from residents who are concerned about pedestrian safety on the Bayview Bridge, just north of Lawrence Avenue East. At this location, Bayview Avenue is a six-lane, major arterial road where vehicles often travel in excess of the posted 50 kilometres per hour speed limit. Pedestrians using the Bayview Bridge often include school-age children travelling to and from Crescent School, Toronto French School, Crestwood School, and Glendon College, as well as visitors to the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf.
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As you know, excessive speeds have been identified as a key contributing factor to traffic-related injuries and fatalities. In early 2024, Transportation Services will be initiating an environmental assessment (EA) of the Bayview Bridge to review rehabilitation and replacement options. As part of the EA, staff will review potential designs that support Complete Streets Guidelines and the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. In the past, I have worked with Transportation Services on temporary pedestrian safety improvements on the Bayview Bridge. However, the upcoming environmental assessment presents a unique opportunity to permanently create safer conditions for pedestrians through measures such as a concrete barrier.
Staff recommended
Councillor Jaye Robinson recommends that North York Community Council: 1. Direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to explore permanent measures to improve pedestrian safety on the Bayview Bridge, including a permanent barrier separating pedestrians from the roadway, as part of the upcoming Environmental Assessment.
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