Item - 2021.TE26.90
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 24, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021.
- See also By-law 645-2021
TE26.90 - Speed Limit Reductions for St Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on July 14, 15 and 16, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: St. Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-168679.pdf
TE26.90 - Speed Limit Reductions for St Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council reduce the speed limit along the following roadway from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour: St. Clair Avenue East from Yonge Street to Mount Pleasant Road.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Origin
Summary
Residents in Moore Park have frequently reached out to my office with concerns over speeding on St Clair Avenue East from Yonge St to Mt Pleasant Rd.
There have been many near misses, accidents and just recently on June 15, 2021 a serious motorcycle accident. Over the last 2 years, Transportation Services have applied a number safety measures to mitigate road incidents and today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous interactions on our roads.
As outlined in the City of Toronto's Vision Zero Road Safety Plan Speed Management Strategy, higher speeds can contribute to higher risk of serious injury and fatalities. Setting a lower speed limit in this segment of roadway on St Clair Ave E, serves to increase safety for all road users.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-168679.pdf