With a busy schedule of summer construction and events fast approaching, the city says it is expanding a program which places trained traffic agents at key intersections during the morning and afternoon rush periods.
Traffic agents are special constables empowered to enforce traffic laws, such as speed limits, stop signs, and traffic signals. They can also prevent people from stopping to pick up or drop off passengers along key intersection areas.was first piloted in 2016 as one way to allow police to focus on other core duties. It was shown to reduce blocked intersections by at least 90 per cent, according to the city.
There are 14 agents being deployed immediately, including 11 new hires and the city plans to have a total of 30 by the end of the year. The city plans to move the agents to different intersections depending on need. They will be deployed toThose intersections include Queen Street West and Bay Street, Spadina Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West, Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, and others.
“Expanding the city’s Traffic Agents Program is an important step in our efforts to manage traffic congestion in Toronto with common sense solutions,” Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said. “Increasing the number of traffic agents will help us provide better service to the public and ensure that our streets are safe and accessible for all road users.”
Toronto police will be supporting the traffic agents on a six-month pilot basis in order to help better manage traffic through the busy spring and summer months. Up to 20 special constables and police constables per day will bolster traffic management through overtime pay.
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