Item - 2022.SC32.9

Scarborough Community Council:

1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Janet Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Janet Boulevard, between Victoria Park Avenue and Pharmacy Avenue, to install six speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-4026' dated April 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services attached to the letter (May 6, 2022) from Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre.

Speeding and not stopping at the Stop sign has created a dangerous situation on Janet Boulevard. Toronto Police have regularly enforced both offences. Numerous tickets have been issued but speeding and not stopping at the stop sign continue.

I am very concerned for the safety of residents specifically children and seniors. 

I hosted a community consultation meeting, TPS reported that numerous tickets were issued, and residents expressed their concerns relating to community safety. The installation of speed humps is one of the tools to assist with discouraging speeding.

Based on the numerous tickets issued and community safety concerns, I am requesting an expedited installation of speed humps on Janet Blvd.