Item - 2022.TE30.37
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 6, 2022 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 51-2024
TE30.37 - Speed Limit Reductions on Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road
- 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 Roxborough Street East, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road.
2. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services, to install relevant speed limit signage along the roadway segments outlined in Recommendation 1 above.
Origin
Summary
Residents in North Rosedale have often 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 parking changes. Today I am requesting a speed limit reduction as a means to limit dangerous conflicts on Roxborough Street East.
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 Roxborough Street East, serves to increase safety for all road users.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-174869.pdf