Item - 2024.SC11.13
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on February 16, 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 160-2024
SC11.13 - Old Finch Avenue and Sewells Road - Heavy Truck Prohibition
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Prohibited heavy vehicles at all times on Old Finch Avenue, between Morningview Trail/ Valley Centre Drive and Sewells Road (south intersection).
2. Prohibited heavy vehicles at all times on Sewells Road, between Old Finch Avenue (south intersection) and a point 255 metres south of Steeles Avenue East.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to implement heavy truck prohibitions, to be in effect at all times, on Old Finch Avenue and Sewells Road. The proposed regulations are intended to prevent heavy truck activity within the Morningside Heights residential neighbourhood, as well as on the Sewells Road bridge and along the Sewells Road underpass. The enactment of the heavy truck prohibitions will also allow for enforcement by the Toronto Police Service under the Highway Traffic Act.
A companion report, titled "Heavy Truck Prohibition - Old Finch Avenue" outlines the required regulation for the adjacent street section with Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) service.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-242743.pdf