How Dianne Saxe voted at council

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1. 2026.TE32.46AMENDED

   Pedestrianizing Church Street Pilot

   In partnership with the Church-Wellesley Village Business Improvement Area (BIA), my office is seeking to pedestrianize Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street from June 19 to August 21, 2026, leaving all east-west corridors open to vehicular traffic. Pedestrianization significantly enhances urban quality of life by improving road safety, increasing accessibility, and driving sustained commercial activity. Church Street offers unique strategic advantages that make it an ideal location for such an initiative. First, it boasts a proven track record as a high-volume corridor for world-class festivals like Pride Festival and Halloween on Church. Furthermore, this stretch provides a rare opportunity for pedestrianization due to the absence of dedicated bus or streetcar routes, ensuring minimal disruption to the TTC’s broader network. Church Street is also anchored by a dense cluster of hospitality and retail venues. With increased foot traffic, the pedestrian zone will serve as a primary social and economic driver for Toronto Centre. In addition, the proposal facilitates critical residential integration by reclaiming the street for people, providing a saf…

   City Council · 2026-05-21 21:38 PM

   Adopt Item as Amended

   Dianne Saxe's vote: Absent

   Majority required - TE32.46 - Adopt the item as amended

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   20-4

   Source outcome