Item - 2019.TE9.65
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 10, 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.
TE9.65 - Installing Speed Humps on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue, in the form of speed humps and to report back to the February 5, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.
Origin
Summary
Early this Summer, residents of Gilead Place were shaken when a large delivery truck hit a hydro pole along their street and steps from their door. Residents have noticed the increased traffic along their streets as vehicles speed through this narrow street. In 2017, residents brought forth a petition asking that speed mitigation measures be assessed to enhance safety in their community.
Through Vision Zero, Toronto is committed to achieving pedestrian and road safety. In order to achieve a safe, walkable city, and protect vulnerable road users, Gilead Place and other local roads flagged by residents need to be reviewed and improved.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-138202.pdf