Item - 2022.TE34.204
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.
TE34.204 - Speed Hump Installation - Huron Street between Bloor Street West and Bernard Avenue
- 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 Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and Bernard Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Huron Street, between Bloor Street West and Bernard Avenue, to install nine speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing Nos. 421G-4064, 421G-4065' dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
Residents requested speed humps along Huron Street between Bloor Street West and Bernard Avenue.
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228180.pdf
(June 29, 2022) Drawing No. 421G-4064
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228181.pdf
(June 29, 2022) Drawing No. 421G-4065
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228182.pdf