Item - 2019.TE4.72
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.
TE4.72 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Langford Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Deleted the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming on Langford Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the sections of the roadway on Langford Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3244', dated December 2018, attached to the report (December 3, 2018) 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 Langford Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue, 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 Langford Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-129640.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Delete the polling requirement and approve the installation of traffic calming on Langford Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue; and
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the sections of the roadway on Langford Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Aldwych Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3244', dated December 2018, attached to the report entitled 'Traffic Calming - Langford Avenue' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.