Item - 2019.EY8.25
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 691-2020
EY8.25 - Traffic Calming - Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Community Council Decision
Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Authorized the Director, Transportation Services to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue.
b. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Duckworth Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing EY19-072, dated August 2019 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This report outlines the results of an investigation into installing speed humps on Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue. The results indicate that the criteria to justify installing speed humps are not satisfied.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-137086.pdf
Motions
That Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Authorize the Director, Transportation Services to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Duckworth Street, between Lawrence Avenue West and Thurodale Avenue.
b. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Duckworth Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing EY19-072, dated August 2019 and circulated to residents during the polling process.