Item - 2020.TE19.42
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 15, 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 877-2020
TE19.42 - Speed Limit Reduction - Dunn Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Dunn Avenue, between King Street West and Queen Street West.
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. Dunn Avenue, between Springhurst Avenue and Queen Street West, is one lane one-way northbound roadway. This section of Dunn Avenue is very similar in terms of roadway and sidewalks characteristics between Springhurst Avenue and Queen Street West. The speed limit on Dunn Avenue, between Springhurst Avenue and King Street West is 30 km/h, while between King Street West and Queen Street West it is 40 km/h. In order to have a consistent speed limit and to improve the environment for all road users the speed limit on Dunn Avenue, between King Street West and Queen Street West, should be reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-157509.pdf