Safe roads should be treated as a right, not a gift bestowed (or denied) by a local councillor. Our process is the problem, promoting endless debate on issues that should be beyond question. We propose a new process. Here's our op ed. spacing.ca/toronto/2024/0…

Pedestrian killed on North York sidewalk was electrician who ‘was always trying to make people smile’ thestar.com/news/gta/pedes… via @torontostar

Avenue Road Safety Coalition Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR

City road safety policies are clear. The community has done tireless work. Public consultations on the staff plan are complete. And the need is urgent. Now it's time for local councillors to deliver. Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR Josh Matlow

Our 4th annual Road Safety Champion awards ...

business, suburban, emerging, and Wayne Scott awards. Deadline April 15.

Check it out here ... communitybikewaysto.ca/community-advo…

#biketo

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12 noon on Sunday March 17th from the corner of St. George/Bloor W. The route goes E on Bloor, S on Yonge, W on Queen and ends at Nathan Phillips Square around 1:30 pm. Road closures from 8 am until about 2 pm. stpatrickstoronto.com

Converting a 6-lane downtown motorway into a safer road with lower speeds should be easy, right?

Yet, it's taken 7yrs, an exhausting community effort +20 supportive groups to get action.

On Mar 27, we'll count on councillors @diannesaxe Josh Matlow to see the project through.

I have also committed to hosting two more events on this project:

- A second info session on Thursday, April 6, 2024
- A Town Hall on October 16, 2024

Please sign up for my newsletter for more information about these events closer to the date: ambermorley.com/newsletter.

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Are you interested in shaping the future of Toronto's streets and building a livable and resilient city? Transportation Services is hiring seven Senior Project Managers, including one temporary position in Cycling and Pedestrian Projects. Apply by Mar 18. jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/job…

We will be counting on City Council's road safety + climate champions to lead the charge, beginning at the IE committee on Mar 27. Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR Amber Morley James Pasternak Anthony Perruzza Jennifer McKelvie Mike Colle

Just a reminder that this is coming to a standing committee on March 27. It is likely to come to full city Council in April.

Absolutely this👇⁦Cycle Toronto⁩ ⁦Community Bikeways - TCBC⁩ thestar.com/opinion/contri…

On Mar 27, the city will vote on converting a short stretch of Avenue Rd to a more people-friendly street after 65 yrs as a dangerous 6-lane motorway. Let’s not squander this generational opportunity! Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR Jennifer McKelvie Mike Colle Anthony Perruzza Amber Morley James Pasternak

Some interesting charts in Matt Elliott lastest newsletter (this one is free to view, btw). Tracking the city's intersection traffic counts - the heaviest pedestrian (and overall) last year was Yonge and College. Queen West, Kensington Market, Cabbagetown most pedestrian areas.

Let Councillor Saxe know that you support a safer, saner Avenue Road.

On Mar 27, the city will vote on converting a short stretch of Avenue Rd to a more people-friendly street after 65 yrs as a dangerous 6-lane motorway. Let’s not squander this generational opportunity! Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR Jennifer McKelvie Mike Colle Anthony Perruzza Amber Morley James Pasternak

'even though Avenue Rd is designated as an arterial, more people (including residents of seniors’ homes, apts above shops + in the burgeoning # of residential towers) live along this 2.1-km segment than on any local side-street' Josh Matlow Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR

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