Item - 2022.TE34.221

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.

TE34.221 - Speed Humps on Torbrick Road

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community:

 

1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Torbrick Road between Greenwood Avenue and the east end of Torbrick Road.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Torbrick Road between Greenwood Avenue and the east end of Torbrick Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. 421G-4095, dated June 2022, from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(June 23, 2022) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth

Summary

Torbrick Road is a residential street that runs east-west and is located east of Greenwood Avenue. I have heard from residents, concerned about speeding on their street, requesting that speed humps be installed. I have polled the street and local residents support the installation of speed humps on Torbrick Road.  

Background Information

(June 23, 2022) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth - Speed Humps on Torbrick Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228009.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-4095 - Torbrick Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-228010.pdf

Motions

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

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