Davenport Road and Osler Street - Intersection 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 intersection safety review at Davenport Road and Osler Street that includes but is not limited to the below actions: a. review of existing signage and the potential installation of additional signage to improve traffic flow; b. traffic signal timing improvements to reduce the backlog of vehicles on Osler Street; c.

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refresh of pavement markings to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety; and d. installation of geometric safety improvements where feasible. 2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with proposed intersection safety improvements at Davenport Road and Osler Street by June 5, 2025, for approval.

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As the city filed it

Residents in the Pelham Park-Carleton Village area have shared their concerns regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety at Davenport Road and Osler Street. The intersection is jogged and routinely experiences drivers making illegal turns, vehicles stuck in the intersection, and near collisions with crossing pedestrians. Additionally, timing issues result in massive backlogs of vehicles on Osler Street during rush-hour times.

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As there have been minimal changes to conditions at Davenport Road and Osler Street over the years, I am requesting Transportation Services complete a full review of safety and operational improvements, including additional signage and signal timing changes.

Staff recommended

It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services conduct a comprehensive intersection safety review at Davenport Road and Osler Street that includes but is not limited to the below actions: a. review of existing signage and the potential installation of additional signage to improve traffic flow; b. traffic signal timing improvements to reduce the backlog of vehicles on Osler Street; c.

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refresh of pavement markings to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety; and d. installation of geometric safety improvements where feasible. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back with proposed intersection safety improvements at Davenport Road and Osler Street by June 5, 2025, for approval.

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