Item - 2019.TE10.48
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 5, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 160-2020
TE10.48 - Speed Hump Poll Results - Walmer Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install nine speed humps on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3428, dated June 2019 attached to the report entitled "Speed Hump Poll Results -Walmer Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.
Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue. The poll provided a response rate of less than the 50 percent plus one ballot required by the traffic calming policy to confirm that there is a favourable consensus in the community to install speed humps on the subject section of Walmer Road.
Accordingly, continuing the process to install speed humps on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue, is not recommended.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-139126.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorizes the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue.
2. Directs the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install nine speed humps on Walmer Road, between Dupont Street and Kendal Avenue, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3428, dated June 2019 attached to the report entitled "Speed Hump Poll Results -Walmer Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.