Item - 2022.TE34.223

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 Hazelton Avenue, between Davenport Road and Yorkville Avenue.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Hazelton Avenue, between Davenport Road and Yorkville Avenue, to install six speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing Nos. 421G-4062, 421G-4063' dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Toronto is seeing an unprecedented number of high performance vehicles and motorcycles speeding and drag racing throughout the city, often with modified mufflers that emit extremely disruptive levels of noise. The Yorkville neighbourhood feels this pressure more than most areas. It has become a destination for people with loud vehicles making their presence known, often while driving recklessly and dangerously.

In order to ensure that the Yorkville neighbourhood remains a safe and liveable environment for residents, we must take steps to reduce the speed and danger posed by these vehicles. The installation of speed humps is key to achieving this.