Safety proposal for St. Mark's Road

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The decision

2023-01-26 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the April 12, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a safety proposal for St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road, that incorporate the following matters: a. results of the May 9, 2022 community walk about; b. staff proposal to build cycling connections to Humber trail; c. timeline for long term changes to configuration; and d. any changes that needed for snow removal.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

The residents have expressed concern that the hill portion of St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road, may not be safe for road users during winter conditions. There have been recent reported collisions where cars have skidded off the road. Many children use the hill to get to area schools and the residents have asked for a solution to keep pedestrians using the sidewalk on the north side of the road safe during winter.

Staff recommended

Councillor Perks recommends that the Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directs the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the April meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council with a safety proposal for St. Mark's Road, between Humbercrest Boulevard and Varsity Road, that incorporate the following matters: a. Results of the May 9, 2022 community walk about b. Staff proposal to build cycling connections to Humber trail c.

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Timeline for long term changes to configuration d. Any changes that needed for snow removal

On the record

The item as the City filed it