Item - 2023.TE8.47
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.
TE8.47 - Traffic Calming - Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
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 Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (October 13, 2023) from Councillor Brad Bradford.
Origin
Summary
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along Barker Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Gledhill Avenue. As the majority of residents are in favour of this safety initiative, I would like to recommend the installation of speed humps.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239950.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing TC-161
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-239951.pdf