Pedestrian crossing at Queen/Sackville

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On July 18th, 2024 a 42–year old mother and neighbour was struck and killed by a car crossing at a pedestrian crosswalk at Queen and Sackville.

This petition is to demand the pedestrian crossing be converted to a traffic light as quickly as possible.

This crossing at Queen/Sackville is especially important given its proximity to St. Paul’s Catholic School on the south and adjacency to Nelson Mandela Public School just a block north.

Let’s please rally to support this petition and try to make sure a tragedy like this never happens again.

Official updates

Last update: July 19, 2024

Thank you for submitting this proposal. As this is a safety and traffic management issue, we do not need a proposal with votes. This is something my team and I already identified earlier this week on Monday, July 16 when we were conducting our monthly walkabout in the ward. I have already drafted a motion for the next Toronto and East York Community Council Meeting to direct staff to install traffic control signals at this intersection with urgency. Unfortunately, I am unable to submit a motion sooner at next weeks City Council meeting as Clerks have advised that because the matter is delegated to community council it cannot be submitted to City Council.

Councillor Chris MoisePosted on July 19, 2024

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Profile of Rick Harris

Posted by:Rick Harris

2 years ago

Councillor Moise, plese provide an update on whether this driver will be charged. Driving through a lit, flashing crosswalk should have very severe consequences. This type of behaviour needs a deterrent.

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Profile of Leonard Swartz

Posted by:Leonard Swartz

2 years ago

Dear Chris: I agree that the installation of a light standard at the intersection of Queen and Sackville should be expedited! I don't fully understand your comment, as follows: "...Clerks have advised that because the matter is delegated to community council it cannot be submitted to City Council." Might it be possible to re-classify this issue as one demanding City rather than Community Council? Regards, Leonard Swartz 416-845-5994

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Profile of Cory Lemos

Posted by:Cory Lemos

2 years ago

@Leonard Swartz — I support your suggestion because I just heard on the news that on July 25, City Council McKelvie is expected to pass a motion to rename a couple of downtown street routes "Taylor Swift Way". If this Councillor is allowed to put forth her motion, then Councillor Moise should also be allowed. This is a matter of community safety. What's wrong with simply giving Taylor a key to the city?

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Profile of Cory Lemos

Posted by:Cory Lemos

2 years ago

I've never been a fan of crosswalks. As a driver I find some people forget to stop, look to their left and right to make sure that it's clear to proceed. There should also be flashing light warnings that a crosswalk is coming up. Streetlights are a better option, but I hope we don't have to wait a year to get these lights installed especially since the crosswalk serves students, residents and clients of the Good Shepherd.