Establishing a Chief Congestion Officer for the City of Toronto

The purpose of this report is to outline the key responsibilities of the Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director of the Strategic Capital Coordination role. The Chief Congestion Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination will oversee the Strategic Capital Coordination Office. The largest contributor to congestion is construction and as such, it is critical that this position have the authority and accountability for capital coordination across the city to help manage congestion. The position will report directly to the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and will play a pivotal role in managing and mitigating congestion across the City. While the creation of this role will not eliminate congestion, the leadership it will provide will help to enhance how the City actively manages congestion against the ongoing pressures of growth and development.