http://www.cesarpalacio.com/publicmeeting.html
Cesar Palacio Public meeting report – thks to commentor Manny who brought this to the blogs attention
Toronto City Councillor
Ward 17 – Davenport
Environmental Assessment- Improvements Underway
In order to reach a permanent solution to this nightmare, I led the charge at City Council
to conduct an Environmental Assessment, which is currently underway. The purpose of
this assessment is to develop options that will alleviate the congestion and bring back
commuter sanity to St. Clair Avenue West.
With the support and backing of Ward 17 Residents Associations, BIA’s and Community
Organizations, I was able to convince City Council to set aside $32 million to deal
with the above noted bottle-neck and the traffic nightmare along St. Clair.
My preferred options to deal with this inexcusable mess include: widening portions of St.
Clair between Old Weston Road and Keele Street, extend Keele Street south from
Lavender adjacent to the tracks, extend Davenport Road through Old Weston Road to
connect with the Keele Street extension, and extend Gunns Road under the rail corridor
to connect with the new Keele Street extension.
To improve cycling in the area, I proposed extending the West Toronto Railpath to the
north (from Cariboo Ave./Osler St.) to connect with the Davenport bicycle lane, Rogers
Road and Lavender bicycle paths creating a more practical bicycle network. (Please
refer to the attached map on the reverse).
Some partial work for the road widening has already started
• Sidewalk on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between Keele Street and Old Weston Road will be closed from November 18 to Dec 20, 2013.
https://www1.toronto.ca/staticfiles/City%20Of%20Toronto/Engineering%20and%20Construction%20Services/Construction%20Information%20and%20Notices/Ward%2011/13TSP-13rd-st-clair_const-not_nov14-13.pdf
November 14, 2013
St. Clair Avenue West Construction
Avenue Road to Gunn’s Road
Start Date: November 25, 2013 – End Date: May 11, 2014
In November 2013 the City of Toronto will carry out construction activities on St Clair Avenue west
between Avenue Road and Gunn’s Road including road widening and partial sidewalk repairs.
Construction Details
Delta Bingo (west of Old Weston Road) road realignment / widening on St Clair West, including pole
relocation and street lighting relocation in front of Delta Bingo, new planter at the TTC Shelter
construction at St Clair West and Dufferin St, pole removals, curb nose adjustment, poetry on the
street installation, new street lighting installation on existing poles at Avenue Road and St Clair, BIA
street lights at McRoberts and St Clair, Trunk Watermain connections to the district main at two
locations, Gunn’s Loop directional bore and partial Sidewalk Reconstruction.
Traffic Restrictions
• Minimum of one traffic lane at each direction will be maintained at all times.
• Sidewalk on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between Keele Street and Old Weston Road
will be closed from November 18 to Dec 20, 2013.
Work Hours
The City Contractor’s work hours are expected to be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, with work after hours as required. After-hours work by the contractor in
coordination with TTC is required to support the daytime construction and complete the project as
quickly as possible.
Parking Restrictions & Pedestrian Access
On-street parking will not be permitted in the active work zones. Safety barricade fencing will be
placed to provide a safe barrier between the work and pedestrians. Pedestrian access to businesses
and walkways will be maintained on both sides of all roads during construction. The contractor will
further notify businesses of any other temporary disruptions.
For More Information
Project web-pages: http://www.toronto.ca/improvements/ward11.htm
Some work on this activity has already started for the road widening to help the traffic flow for now until the perminent solution is in place for the bridge and the remaining road widening activity on St.Clair.
• Sidewalk on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between Keele Street and Old Weston Road
will be closed from November 18 to Dec 20, 2013.
November 14, 2013
St. Clair Avenue West Construction
Avenue Road to Gunn’s Road
Start Date: November 25, 2013 – End Date: May 11, 2014
In November 2013 the City of Toronto will carry out construction activities on St Clair Avenue west
between Avenue Road and Gunn’s Road including road widening and partial sidewalk repairs.
Construction Details
Delta Bingo (west of Old Weston Road) road realignment / widening on St Clair West, including pole
relocation and street lighting relocation in front of Delta Bingo, new planter at the TTC Shelter
construction at St Clair West and Dufferin St, pole removals, curb nose adjustment, poetry on the
street installation, new street lighting installation on existing poles at Avenue Road and St Clair, BIA
street lights at McRoberts and St Clair, Trunk Watermain connections to the district main at two
locations, Gunn’s Loop directional bore and partial Sidewalk Reconstruction.
Traffic Restrictions
• Minimum of one traffic lane at each direction will be maintained at all times.
• Sidewalk on the south side of St Clair Avenue West between Keele Street and Old Weston Road
will be closed from November 18 to Dec 20, 2013.
Work Hours
The City Contractor’s work hours are expected to be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, with work after hours as required. After-hours work by the contractor in
coordination with TTC is required to support the daytime construction and complete the project as
quickly as possible.
Parking Restrictions & Pedestrian Access
On-street parking will not be permitted in the active work zones. Safety barricade fencing will be
placed to provide a safe barrier between the work and pedestrians. Pedestrian access to businesses
and walkways will be maintained on both sides of all roads during construction. The contractor will
further notify businesses of any other temporary disruptions.