Item - 2020.TE14.84
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on March 12, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE14.84 - Speed humps on Burnfield Avenue in Ward 11
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council directed:
1. The Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District to request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Burnfield Avenue, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, to determine whether residents support the installation of speed humps for traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subjected to favourable results of the poll, the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Burnfield Avenue, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, for traffic calming purposes.
3. Reduced the speed limit to 30 km/h on Burnfield Avenue, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps
Origin
Summary
Residents on Burnfield Avenue in my ward have brought forward concerns about the speed with which cars travel on their local road.
As the changes to Shaw Street aim to reduce cut-through traffic, it is possible that traffic could increase on Burnfield Avenue. Residents would like to mitigate the pre-existing traffic safety issues, as well as the potential for increased traffic due to the Shaw Street Improvements, by installing speed humps.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-146884.pdf