Item - 2022.TE34.203

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 29 and 30, 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 1017-2025, 1265-2025

TE34.203 - Speed Hump Installation - Howland Avenue between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

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 humps) on Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.

                                                                                

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Howland Avenue, between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West, to install thirteen speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing Nos. 421G-4084, 421G-4085' dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(June 29, 2022) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale

Summary

Residents contacted me office requesting speed humps Howland Avenue between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.

 

Residents have observed an increase in local traffic and speeds. The installation of speed humps may assist in mitigating some of the cut-through traffic and make conditions safer for local vulnerable road users, including seniors and children who play, walk, and cycle on the street.

Background Information

(June 29, 2022) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale - Speed Hump Installation - Howland Avenue between Dupont Street and Bloor Street West.
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228177.pdf
(June 29, 2022) Drawing No. 421G-4084
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228178.pdf
(June 29, 2022) Drawing No. 421G-4085
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228179.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council