Item - 2020.TE18.70

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 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.
  • See also By-law 873-2021

TE18.70 - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, for the installation of two additional speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-3763 dated July 2020, attached to the report (August 24, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(August 24, 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 the installation of additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds.  Our assessment indicates it is feasible to install two additional speed humps on this section of Spruce Street.

Background Information

(August 24, 2020) Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-156102.pdf
(September 8, 2020) Revised Report and Attachment from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-156564.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council