Item - 2024.SC15.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on July 12, 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 SC13.15
- See also By-laws 936-2025, 1209-2025
SC15.6 - Watson Street - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, generally as shown on Attachments 4 and 5, Drawing No.'s TC-266 and TC-267, to the report (April 18, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services
3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
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 recommending the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Watson Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-246309.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/comm/communicationfile-181480.pdf