Item - 2021.TE24.83
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 21, 2021 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 324-2021
TE24.83 - Speed Limit Reduction - South Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road.
2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on South Drive, between Glen Road and Elm Avenue.
Origin
Summary
This item is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended.
South Drive, between Crescent Road and Elm is generally classified as a local roadway, however there are certain sections that have a collector road classification such as between Park Road and Mount Pleasant Road, and Sherbourne Street North and Glen Road. The entire roadway of South Drive operates with two-way traffic. TTC service is provided on South Drive, between Crescent Road to Glen Road by the '82 Rosedale' bus route.
After a further review by Transportation Services staff, it was noted that there are inconsistencies with the by-lawed and posted speed limits on specific sections of South Drive. These by-law inconsistencies will be resolved by the adoption of the following recommendations noted below.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-165681.pdf