Item - 2019.SC7.18
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 1019-2019
SC7.18 - Traffic Operations Review - Bridlewood Boulevard
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown in the Location Plan in Attachment 3, entitled, "Traffic Calming, Speed Limit and U-Turn Prohibition Review - Bridlewood Boulevard", attached to the report (May 31, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
As a result of requests from the Councillor, Bridlewood Junior Public School and residents' concerns regarding the speeds of vehicles on Bridlewood Boulevard,
Transportation staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court to address speeds of vehicles on Bridlewood Boulevard. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy, Warrant 3, has not been satisfied. Traffic calming is not recommended on Bridlewood Boulevard.
Transportation staff have also reviewed the feasibility of reducing the existing speed limit from 40 km/h to 30km/h and the feasibility of prohibiting U-turns. Our assessment indicates that warrant criteria for the reduction of speed limit from 40 to 30 km/h is satisfied. Therefore, speed limit reduction of 30 km/h is recommended for Bridlewood Boulevard between Sheppard Avenue East and Huntingwood Boulevard. The installation of a U-turn prohibition on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Ravencliff Crescent and Acara Court will reduce conflicts between all roadway users to improve safety along this section of Bridlewood Boulevard in the vicinity of Bridlewood Junior Public School.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-134439.pdf
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (May 31, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, with the following amendments:
1. Delete Recommendation 1:
1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming measures on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court.
and replace with the following:
"1. Waive the polling requirement and approve the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court.
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bridlewood Boulevard, between Batterswood Drive and Acara Court, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown in the Location Plan in Attachment 3, entitled, "Traffic Calming, Speed Limit and U-Turn Prohibition Review - Bridlewood Boulevard", attached to the report (May 31, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services."