Item - 2020.TE13.47
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 5, 2020 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.
- See also By-law 284-2020
TE13.47 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Alexander Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirements and authorized the installation of speed humps on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Mutual Street.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Mutual Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3645', dated January 2020, attached to the report entitled 'Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) Alexander Street' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Reduced the speed limit to 30 km/h on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
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 the installation of speed humps, on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Mutual Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied on this roadway. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Alexander Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-145073.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waive the polling requirements and authorize the installation of speed humps on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Mutual Street.
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Mutual Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-3645', dated January 2020, attached to the report entitled 'Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) Alexander Street' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Reduce the speed limit to 30 km/h on Alexander Street, between Yonge Street and Church Street, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.