Alberta Avenue - Road Safety Review

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2024-12-04 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct a comprehensive road safety review of Alberta Avenue to improve traffic safety and that considers the following improvements: a. street directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic; b. local traffic-only signage at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; c. intersection safety improvements at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; d.

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additional heavy truck restrictions; e. rush-hour restrictions on Alberta Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road; and f. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with local residents and resident groups in the design and consideration of traffic safety improvements on Alberta Avenue. 3. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council by June 5, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.

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Alberta Avenue extends between two busy roads, St. Clair Avenue West to the north and Davenport Road to the south. The traffic on these streets has resulted in several traffic safety issues for residents living on Alberta Avenue and the surrounding streets. In meetings with my office, residents have shared their experiences with speeding vehicles and dangerous driving on this local street used by many neighbours to walk to school or connect to transit.

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Residents have requested improved traffic calming measures, but the grade level on Alberta Avenue has limited the ability to install additional speed humps. I am requesting Transportation Services complete a full review of further long-term improvements, including suggestions shared by residents, to resolve these safety issues.

Staff recommended

It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive road safety review of Alberta Avenue to improve traffic safety and that considers the following improvements: a. street directional changes to reduce cut-through traffic; b. local traffic-only signage at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; c. intersection safety improvements at Alberta Avenue and Davenport Road; d.

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additional heavy truck restrictions; e. rush-hour restrictions on Alberta Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West and Davenport Road; and f. additional traffic calming measures where feasible. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services consult with local residents and resident groups in the design and consideration of traffic safety improvements on Alberta Avenue. 3. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Toronto and East York Community Council by June 5, 2025, with proposed improvements to reduce cut-through traffic and improve neighbourhood safety.

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