Item - 2023.TE8.44

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 18, 2023 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.

TE8.44 - Traffic Calming - Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue

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

Community Council Decision

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 Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue.

 

2.  Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install three speed humps on Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 16, 2023) from Councillor Paula Fletcher.

Origin

(October 16, 2023) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher

Summary

Aldwych Avenue is an east-west residential street in East York. I have heard from local residents concerned about speeding on their street, requesting that speed humps be installed. After polling residents of Aldwych Avenue, 77% of residents support the installation of speed humps. This letter includes recommendations to improve safety on the street by installing speed humps.

Background Information

(October 16, 2023) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher on Traffic Calming - Aldwych Avenue, between Pape Avenue and Woodycrest Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240011.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-164
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240012.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Dianne Saxe (Carried)

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