Item - 2023.SC5.16
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on May 18, 2023 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 1077-2023, 1079-2023
SC5.16 - Traffic Calming - Eastgate Crescent, between Pharmacy Avenue and St Clair Avenue East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Waived the poling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Eastgate Crescent, between Pharmacy Avenue and St Clair Avenue East.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Eastgate Crescent, between Pharmacy Avenue and St Clair Avenue East, generally as shown on the attached Drawing TC-141, dated April 2023 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Eastgate Crescent, between Pharmacy Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.
Origin
Summary
Eastgate Crescent is a residential local road that runs between Pharmacy Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East. As such, it has become a popular short cut, especially during rush hours. I've heard from a majority of the residents that they have serious concerns for their safety, and that of their children, due to the speeds of those cutting through. I support the residents' request for traffic calming.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-236477.pdf
Drawing TC-141
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-236478.pdf