This report responds to the resolution as directed.
COVID-19 Emergency
The Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency on March 17, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Since that time, restrictions have been placed on the activities businesses and agencies, including the closure of most retail stores.
On May 6, 2020, the Province announced that any business with a street entrance may begin offering sales by curb-side pickup, beginning May 11.
Previous Reports
Report S 55/2017, “CQ56-2016 Wyandotte Street East Windsor Loop Connection,” was brought before Council at its June 17, 2017 meeting. This report recommended that a functional design study be carried out for Wyandotte Street East cycling infrastructure. Council directed that this recommendation be referred to Administration to await the completion of the Active Transportation Master Plan.
Report C 85/2020, “CQ 9-2020 City-Wide Procedure for Lane or Road Closures during COVID-19 / Riverside Drive Temporary Road Diet,” was brought before Council at its May 4, 2020 meeting. This report dealt with the following issues:
A potential City-wide framework for COVID-19-related lane closures, and A review of potential temporary lane closures on Riverside Drive specifically.
This report was received for information.
Related Council Direction
At its November 18, 2019 meeting, Council passed the following resolution:
CR563/2019 DHSC 103
That Report No. 20 of the Windsor BIA Advisory Committee - Lane reduction on Wyandotte indicating:
That Administration BE REQUESTED to report back on the feasibility of lane reduction on Wyandotte Street East from St. Luke to Lauzon Road in light of the passing of the Active Transportation Master Plan by City Council.