Item - 2023.TE9.76
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on November 15, 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.
TE9.76 - Traffic Calming Measures on Holland Park Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
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 Holland Park Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Holland Park Avenue, between Oakwood Avenue and Winona Drive, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 13, 2023) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Origin
Summary
This past summer, a terrible collision at Oakwood Avenue and Holland Park Avenue resulted in life-threatening injuries for a pedestrian crossing Holland Park Avenue. This incident had a significant impact on students, nearby residents, and business owners in Oakwood Village. There is a need for immediate changes to ensure this area is safer for our residents.
In conversations with the Holland Park Traffic Management Committee, our office heard concerns regarding speeding vehicles along Holland Park. A community poll was conducted for traffic calming measures, and residents overwhelmingly supported the installation of speed humps on Holland Park Avenue, from Oakwood Avenue to Winona Drive.
I respectfully request your support on the following recommendations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240689.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-192
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240690.pdf