Item - 2019.TE3.49

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 14, 2019 and was deferred indefinitely. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

TE3.49 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Howland Avenue

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred Indefinitely

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council deferred consideration of item TE3.49 indefinitely.

Origin

(December 7, 2018) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

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 staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West, to address residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.

Background Information

(December 7, 2018) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Howland Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-124308.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

2 - Motion to Reconsider Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Toronto and East York Community Council reconsider Item TE3.49.

3 - Motion to Defer Item Indefinitely moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council defer consideration of the item indefinitely.