Item - 2020.SC14.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on March 12, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 280-2020, 1015-2021
SC14.8 - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) and U-Turn Prohibition Review - Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Heatherside Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Prohibited eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Heatherside Drive.
2. Waived the petition and polling requirements under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue.
3. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway of Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue, to install seven speed humps generally as shown at the locations set out in a drawing to be provided by Transportation Services.
4. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue in conjunction with the installation of speed humps set out in Part 2 above.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
In response to the Councillor's and residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles on Beverly Glen Boulevard, Transportation staff reviewed the need for traffic calming on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Heatherside Drive. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied on this street. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Beverly Glen Boulevard.
Transportation staff also reviewed the feasibility of prohibiting U-turns on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Heatherside Drive, to determine a U-Turn prohibition will reduce conflicts between all users and improve safety along this section of Beverly Glen Boulevard in the vicinity of Beverly Glen Junior Public School.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-146509.pdf
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council:
1. Adopt Recommendation 1 in the report (February 24, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
2. Delete Recommendation 2 in the report (February 24, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services:
2. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming measures on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Heatherside Drive.
and replace with the following:
"2. Waive the petition and polling requirements under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue.
3. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway of Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue, to install seven speed humps generally as shown at the locations set out in a drawing to be provided by Transportation Services.
4. Reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Beverly Glen Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and Pharmacy Avenue in conjunction with the installation of speed humps set out in Recommendation 2 above."
Vote (Amend Item) Mar-12-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Jim Karygiannis (Chair), Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |