Item - 2019.EY3.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 14, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 284-2019
EY3.11 - Reducing the Speed Limit on Liscombe Road to 30km/hr, between Maple Leaf Drive and Rustic Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Community Council Decision
Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Directed Transportation Services take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Liscombe Road, between Maple Leaf Drive and Rustic Road.
Origin
Summary
Liscombe Road is a two-lane 8.5 metres wide road classified in the City's Road Classification System as a local road. This street is located in the residential community east of Jane Street, south of Highway 401. Sidewalks are absent on both sides of the roadway.
A number of residents on Liscombe Road have contacted my office to share their concerns about speed and volume issues on their street. Residents regularly observe motorists travelling at high speeds, which is most concerning to the many families and children walking to and from the nearby Maple Leaf Park and Rustic Park.
At a public meeting held on September 9, 2015 (former Ward 12), residents were concerned about speeding on Liscombe Road. In response, Transportation Services conducted speed and volume counts. Furthermore, a study was then conducted to investigate the feasibility of lowering the speed limit from 40km/hr to 30 km/hr, but Council postponed consideration of this item. The Speed Limit Warrant Analysis showed that the majority of vehicles were travelling at speeds above 40 km/hr.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-124136.pdf