Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Motions on PW5.1 - Bicycle Network

The following motions hav ebeen made on item PW5.1 headed "Bikeway Network - 2011 Update".

Debate continues.

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Final)

That Recommendation 4 be deleted and replaced with a new Recommendation 4 as follows:

Recommendation to be deleted:

4. City Council provide direction regarding the installation of approved bicycle lanes on Bloor Street West, from Mill Road to Beamish Drive.

New Recommendation 4:

4. City Council rescind approval of the installation of bicycle lanes on Bloor Street West between Mill Road and The East Mall, and defer installation of bicycle lanes on Bloor Street West between The East Mall and Beamish Drive until after the reconstruction of the Six Points interchange, and subject to further community consultation at that time.

2 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)

That:

1. The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report back to City Council in 6 months time on:

a. upgrading the existing bicycle lanes on Christie Street and Davenport Road to bicycle lanes that are grade separated; and

b. extending the bicycle lane on Christie Street from Dupont Street to Bloor Street West.

3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Final)

That:

1. Recommendation 1.f. of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee be deleted and replaced with the following:

"1.f. Continue work on the Bloor-Danforth Bikeway Environmental Assessment and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the original timeline.