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

(January 20, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

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

(January 20, 2020) Report and Attachments 1-3 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Alexander Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-145073.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

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.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council