Item - 2022.EY33.36
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 27, 2022 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY33.36 - Traffic Calming - Simpson Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Requested that the City Clerk poll eligible householders on Simpson Avenue, between Ourland Avenue and Royal York Road, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming (speed humps), in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. Etobicoke York Community Council authorized the installation of speed humps on Simpson Avenue, between Ourland Avenue and Royal York Road; and
b. Etobicoke York Community Council directed the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of seven speed humps on Simpson Avenue, between Ourland Avenue and Royal York Road, generally as shown on Attachment 2 to the report (June 9, 2022) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Simpson Avenue, between Ourland Avenue and Royal York Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-227026.pdf