Item - 2020.NY15.22
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 16, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY15.22 - Requested Traffic Calming - George Appleton Way and James Finlay Way
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Community Council Decision
The North York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirements and authorize the installation of speed humps on George Appleton Way, between Keele Street and James Finlay Way.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on George Appleton Way and James Finlay Way for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing NYRD20-0017, dated February 2020, attached to the report (February 18, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on George Appleton Way, between Keele Street and James Finlay Way and on James Finlay Way, between Wilson Avenue and George Appleton Way, when the speed humps are installed.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on George Appleton Way, between Keele Street and James Finlay Way, and on James Finlay Way, between Wilson Avenue and George Appleton Way, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds The results indicate that the criteria to justify installing speed humps are not satisfied.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147645.pdf
Motions
That the North York Community Council:
1. Waive the polling requirements and authorize the installation of speed humps on George Appleton Way, between Keele Street and James Finlay Way.
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on George Appleton Way and James Finlay Way for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawing NYRD20-0017, dated February 2020, attached to the report (February 18, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on George Appleton Way, between Keele Street and James Finlay Way and on James Finlay Way, between Wilson Avenue and George Appleton Way, when the speed humps are installed.