Item - 2023.TE9.77

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.

TE9.77 - Speed Humps on Richmond Street West

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
10 - Spadina - Fort 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 Richmond Street West, between Niagara Street and Tecumseth Street.

 

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Richmond Street West, between Niagara Street and Tecumseth Street, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 10, 2023) from Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik.

Origin

(November 10, 2023) Letter from Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

Summary

While known in the downtown core as a major travel route, Richmond Street West starts at Niagara Street as a residential road, primarily consisting of single family homes and row-houses. Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about road safety and speeding along the street, between Niagara Street and Tecumseth Street. My office polled local residents and the majority were in favour. In order to make the community safer for all, I recommend installing speed humps on this portion of the street.

Background Information

(November 10, 2023) Letter from Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik on Speed Humps on Richmond Street West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240703.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-188
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-240704.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council