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Sheppard Avenue Road Reconstruction Sheppard Avenue East is in need of road resurfacing and reconstruction due to the poor condition of the road. In Toronto, roads are resurfaced every 25 to 35 years and reconstructed every 50-100 years, presenting a unique once-in-a-generation opportunity for the City to improve the design of the street with consideration to updated policies and design guidelines, as well as future needs of the community. The following changes are planned along Sheppard Avenue East from Bayview Avenue to Leslie Street: Reallocation of some vehicular lanes and narrowed lane widths to improve safety. Intersection improvements, including protected intersection elements at signalized intersections. Widened sidewalks and enhanced crossings to improve the experience of people walking and to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). New transit stop features, including accessible bus stops, new transit shelters and seating areas. Raised uni-directional (one-way) cycle tracks on the north and south side of the road. New plantings and green infrastructure. Thank you to everyone in the community who has taken the time to share their feedback on the proposed plan for the road reconstruction on Sheppard Avenue. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin this year. We will share more updates on this website as they become available. For more information about the project, visit the City’s website below: Learn more

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Meet the Don Valley North Team Tom Gleason Chief of Staff Contact for: Matters related to Toronto’s Budget Committee, Economic Development & Culture, the Toronto Police Service Board, and FIFA. Tom.Gleason@Toronto.ca 416-338-2653 Josh Bowman Deputy Chief of Staff Contact for: Policy Research, Standing Committees, Motions for Council and Committees. Joshua,Bowman@toronto.ca 416-338-3009 Robin Buxton Potts Senior Strategic Advisor Contact for: Matters related to Executive Committee, North York Community Council, and development applications/ planning matters, Media inquiries. Robin.BuxtonPotts4@Toronto.ca 416-338-2656 Daria Mancino Senior Constituency Advisor Contact for: Constituency assistance esclation Daria.Mancino@toronto.ca 416-338-2650 Jenny Liu Constituency Assistant Contact for: Constituency assistance in Pleasant View, Don Valley Village (east of Don Mills) Jenny.Liu2@toronto.ca 416-338-2712 Audrey Jiang Constituency Assistant Contact for: Constituency assistance in Bayview Woods-Steeles, Hillcrest Village, & Shawnee Park. Audrey.Jiang@toronto.ca 416-392-4176 Shailyn Syrette Constituency Assistant Contact for: Constituency assistance in Bayview Village, Henry Farm, & Don Valley Village (west of Don Mills). Mariam.Khatambakhsh@toronto.ca 416-338-2654 Mariam Khatambakhsh Constituency Assistant Contact for: Constituency assistance in Bayview Village, Henry Farm, & Don Valley Village (west of Don Mills). Mariam.Khatambakhsh@toronto.ca 416-338-2654 Laksavi Rajakumar Constituency Assistant Contact for: Community Event Coordination, Summer Celebration, Volunteer Management Laksavi.Rajakumar@toronto.ca 416-338-2712

Thank You For Subscribing E-Blast: What We're Hearing From You — Seniors Roundtable Update There is something truly special that happens when my team and I sit down with senior residents. My team and I have held a couple of neighbourhood seniors roundtables recently, and these conversations give us an irreplaceable perspective on life in Don Valley North. Senior residents bring insight into the economic pressures being felt day to day, the accessibility challenges that exist on the ground, and the very real difficulties that come with the pace of change in a maturi E-Blast: Council Highlights- Streetlight Investments, FIFA Fan Fest & Access to Affordable Housing City Council met again last week and has made several important decisions that will affect daily life across Toronto and here in Don Valley North. From major investments in safer street lighting and smarter traffic signals, to improvements in tenant protections, housing access, and community programming, these updates reflect the practical steps the City is taking to improve safety, accessibility, and quality of life. I want to share what these changes mean for you and how th Peanut Street Plan & NYCC Preview At next week’s North York Community Council meeting, one of the most important items for Don Valley North residents will be the Peanut Streets Plan report. I want to take some time to explain how we got here, remind everyone what a Neighbourhood Streets Plan is, and what I will be recommending as we move forward. You might remember from an E-Blast I wrote in 2024 that The Peanut neighbourhood was selected for the 2023–2024 Neighbourhood Streets Plans (NSP) program cycle. Upcoming Events Community Consultation Meeting - 229 Consumers Rd Tue, May 12 Bodhi Meditation Toronto Canada 菩提禅修加拿大多 Join us this Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bodhi Meditation Centre for a community consultation. This is your opportunity to have your say on the future of this neighbourhood and these jobs. I hope to see you there. +2 more RSVP DVN Youth Job Fair Wed, May 13 Oriole Community Centre Your next opportunity starts here – join the Don Valley North Youth Job Fair for jobs, training, and new connections. +930 more RSVP Don Valley North Youth Soccer Event Sat, Jun 06 Van Horne Park Join us for a DVN Youth Soccer Event at Van Horne Park on Saturday, June 6, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., in partnership with the City of Toronto’s Youth Development Unit! RSVP

Cummer Avenue Reconstruction The City of Toronto has completed infrastructure improvements on Cummer Avenue in Don Valley North. The infrastructure improvements were completed as part of a scheduled road reconstruction with the goal of improving traffic safety and enhancing the overall experience for people taking all modes of transportation on Cummer Avenue. Cummer Avenue was selected for reconstruction based on a number of factors, including a history of dangerous speeding. On Cummer Avenue between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street, speed studies showed that people were consistently driving above the posted speed limit. Speeding poses a risk to the safety of all road users. From 2015 to 2019, 231 vehicle collisions occurred on Cummer Avenue. Two of those collisions resulted in serious injury and one resulted in a fatality. The project included: Rehabilitating the north side of the bridge over the Don River, including reconstruction of the concrete deck, sidewalk and parapet walls with railings; replacement of bridge bearings and asphalt surface with bridge waterproofing; and patch repair of piers, abutments and wingwalls. Road reconstruction between Craigmont Drive and Leslie Street, including substandard water service replacements, cycle track construction and intersection safety modifications from Pineway Boulevard. Widening sidewalks, along with the addition of new street trees, grass plantings, and other green infrastructure features. For more information, visit the link below: Learn More

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Marowyne-Glentworth Traffic Safety Improvements Last year, Interim Geometric Safety Improvements (IGSI) were installed at the intersection of Marowyne Dr & Glentworth Rd. These changes are intended to reduce the speed at which cars make turns at this intersection and put an end to rolling stops, making it safer for all road users. This location was selected after several local residents expressed concern with the speed at which cars were travelling around this bend. These are "interim" changes that are intended to stay in place until construction can take place to make permanent changes to the intersection. As these are interim changes , City staff will continue to observe and evaluate the effectiveness of these measures. Please feel free to share any feedback on these changes with the Vision Zero team at VisionZeroTO@toronto.ca to help inform the permanent changes that will eventually be made here. HISTORY Previous to the IG SI installation, the intersection looked like this: As shown above, the southwest corner of the intersection has a very large curve. This curve encouraged drivers to take turns at high speeds, which made the intersection less safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Quick-Build Safety Improvements The following Quick-Build Safety Improvements (QBSI) were implemented at Glentworth & Marowyne to address the above issues: Curb radii reductions / curb extensions to encourage drivers to turn at a slower speed. Normalizing the approach of Glentworth Road to Marowyne Drive to as close to 90 degrees as possible, allowing drivers better sightlines and reducing blind spots. Removing excess pavement area to reduce the crossing distance and exposure to traffic, for both pedestrians and cyclists. More details are shown in the presentation below: Frequently Asked Questions How are these designed, and how does the City ensure the road is still safe for cars? Why are temporary materials used? Are these changes permanent? Will this make traffic worse? Designs are completed per the City's Engineering Guidelines, and aim to improve safety for all road users. Changes to intersection geometrics are tested using computer-aided drafting tools in order to ensure that all vehicles can be safely accommodated. The safety improvements are delivered using quick-build materials like paint, signs, and plastic bollards in order to achieve safety improvements more rapidly in areas where larger capital works are not currently planned. City staff understand that residents might not enjoy the aesthetics of the chosen materials. However, the use of quick-build materials allows staff to implement the safety improvements quickly and make sure it works for the neighbourhood before making the changes permament. These changes are considered "interim". They are intended to remain in place until construction can be scheduled to make permanent improvements to the intersection. Typically, permanent measures are installed in conjunction with road resurfacing. Generally, with projects like this, drivers become familiar with the new roadway after a short adjustment period and are able to navigate the intersection safely and at appropriate speeds.

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Press Kit Shelley Carroll is the Chair of Toronto's Budget Committee and City Councillor for Ward 17 – Don Valley North. She was first elected to City Council in 2003, prior to which she served as a Toronto District School Board Trustee for three years. Shelley’s focus in her current role as Budget Chief and the Mayor's Economic Development & Culture Champion is to facilitate a vibrant and inclusive economic and cultural recovery for the city, in partnership with Toronto’s vast network of businesses, artists, and social agencies. Councillor Carroll is currently a member of the following boards and committees: Budget Committee (Chair) Economic & Community Development Committee (Vice-Chair) Executive Committee North York Community Council Debenture Committee Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board of Directors (Vice Chair) Toronto Global Board of Directors Destination Toronto Board of Directors Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board Canadian Film Centre Board of Directors Media Inquiries Councillor Carroll Photos Download Download Download For media inquiries, please contact Daria Mancino at daria.mancino@toronto.ca or 416-338-3009. Download Download Download