Item - 2020.NY18.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on October 7, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY18.14 - Traffic Calming - Buxton Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Requested the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. authorized the installation of speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive; and
b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install five speed humps on Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, generally as shown on Drawing No. 421G-3781 dated September 2020, attached to the report (September 15, 2020) entitled "Traffic Calming Buxton Road" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which 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 Buxton Road, between Exbury Road and Troutbrooke Drive, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should be installed on the subject section of Buxton Road, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-156869.pdf