Item - 2022.TE32.82
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 21, 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-laws 27-2023, 41-2023
TE32.82 - Authorize the Implementation of Speed Humps on Rushton Road, between Humewood Gardens and Wellwood Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed hump) on Rushton Road, between Humewood Gardens and Wellwood Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter a section of the roadway on Rushton Road, between Humewood Gardens and Wellwood Avenue, to install one speed hump, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-4006’ dated April, 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
I am writing to respectfully request the implementation of speed humps on Rushton Road, between Humewood Gardens and Wellwood Avenue. An overwhelming number of residents are requesting this traffic calming option to address speeding concerns and other forms of reckless driver behavior that endanger kids. My office has worked closely with Traffic Operations staff in coming up with the recommendations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-224570.pdf
(April 8, 2022) Drawing No. 421G-4006
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-224571.pdf