Item - 2021.TE27.86
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 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 733-2021
TE27.86 - Speed Limit Reductions on MacLennan Avenue, between Summerhill Avenue and Edgar Avenue
- 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 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on MacLennan Avenue, between Summerhill Avenue and Edgar Avenue.
2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 abo ve.
Origin
Summary
Residents in North Rosedale have frequently reached out to my office with concerns over speeding on the streets within their residential area.
Transportation Services has applied a number safety measures to mitigate road incidents including new signage, pavement markings and even a road reconfiguration and today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous interactions on MacLennan Ave between Summerhill Ave and Edgar Ave.
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 MacLennan Ave, serves to increase safety for all road users.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170601.pdf