Item - 2019.TE10.53
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 5, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. 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 157-2020
TE10.53 - Installation of Speed Humps on Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the petition and polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming on Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Joe Shuster Way, between King Street West and Dufferin Street, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-3556, dated October 2019, to the letter (November 5, 2019) from Councillor Joe Cressy.
Origin
Summary
My office has received numerous reports of speeding and dangerous driving on Joe Shuster way, with this local road being used by wayfinding applications to move between two arterial roads. Joe Shuster is adjacent to a playground and a dog run, and has a posted speed of 30km/h.
After receiving these reports, I received two petitions for the installation of speed humps totalling 89 signatures, with more being collected in the community. I'm requesting this council waive the petition and polling requirements, and authorize the installation of traffic calming measures.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-139719.pdf