Item - 2019.TE4.69
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on March 19, 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-laws 622-2019, 168-2020
TE4.69 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Highbourne Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Highbourne Road, between Tranmer Avenue and Chaplin Crescent.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Highbourne Road, between Tranmer Avenue and Chaplin Crescent, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3276, dated February 2019, attached to the report (February 21, 2019) 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 staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically speed humps on Highbourne Road, between Tranmer Avenue and Chaplin Crescent, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. 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 the subject section of Highbourne Road.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-130418.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waive the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Highbourne Road, between Tranmer Avenue and Chaplin Crescent.
2. Direct the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Highbourne Road, between Tranmer Avenue and Chaplin Crescent, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3276, dated February 2019, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Highbourne Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.