Item - 2024.NY17.34

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on September 24, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 936-2024

NY17.34 - Speed Limits - The Donway between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection)

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
16 - Don Valley East

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

 

1. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway East, between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

 

2. Reduced the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 40 kilometres per hour on The Donway West between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection).

Origin

(September 4, 2024) Letter from Councillor Jon Burnside

Summary

The Donway is a ring road that encircles Don Mills Road. to the north and south of Lawrence Avenue East and to the east and west of Don Mills Road.

 

Numerous residents have expressed concerns over the posted speed limits which go back and forth between 40 kilometres per hour and 50 kilometres per hour.

 

The area includes several educational facilities, seniors’ residences, retail locations including the Shops at Don Mills and two community safety zones. A change will provide a consistent speed limit for the entire length of The Donway, improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and end confusion. I am requesting a uniform speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour for the entirety of The Donway.

Background Information

(September 4, 2024) Letter from Councillor Jon Burnside on Speed Limits - The Donway between Don Mills Road (south intersection) and Don Mills Road (north intersection)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-248463.pdf

Motions

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