Item - 2022.TE33.78

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Pendrith Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Pendrith Street, between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street, to install three speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing No. 421G-4042' dated May 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, attached to the letter (May 26, 2022) from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale.

Residents on Pendrith Street brought forward a petition in 2020 signed by local residents, in support of the installation of speed humps between Ossington Avenue and Shaw Street. There are many vulnerable road users that reside along this street and in the vicinity, including young families and seniors that reside on the street, that are engaged daily in cycling and walking.

Residents have observed an increase in traffic and speeds in their neighbourhood and feel that the installation of speed humps could assist in addressing traffic safety issues and potentially mitigate cut-through traffic from Ossington.