Item - 2020.TE18.79
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.
TE18.79 - Requests for Speed Humps in Ward 10
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to conduct a speed hump review, in accordance with the Traffic Calming Policy and report the results back to Toronto and East York Community Council:
a. Wellington Street West, between Spadina Ave and Bathurst Street.
b. Niagara Street, between Bathurst Street and Portland Street.
c. Portland Street, between King Street West and Front Street West.
Origin
Summary
Residents brought forward concerns about the speed with which cars travel on their local roads, and concerns about dangerous and stunt driving in the early hours of the morning. Installing speed humps to slow down drivers will provide a safer, quieter environment for all road users and residents.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-156632.pdf