Item - 2024.SC10.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on January 19, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 13-2024
SC10.11 - Speed Limit Reductions - Collector Roads, Ashcott Street and Strawberry Hills Drive
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 23 - Scarborough North
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ashcott Street, between Port Royal Trail and Steeles Avenue East.
2. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Strawberry Hills Drive, between Steeles Avenue East and Goldhawk Trail.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
In support of the City Council adopted Steeles Avenue East Complete Streets project, Transportation Services is installing three raised crosswalks to improve safety for pedestrians at two signalized intersections along the Steeles Avenue East corridor, Ashcott Street and Strawberry Hills Drive.
To support these raised crosswalks, Transportation Services recommends speed limit reductions from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ashcott Street from Port Royal Trail to Steeles Avenue East, and on Strawberry Hills Drive from Goldhawk Trail to Steeles Avenue East.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-241872.pdf