Item - 2024.SC17.14
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on November 1, 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-laws 953-2025, 1217-2025
SC17.14 - Waldock Street - Traffic Calming/Speed Humps
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Community Council Decision
The Scarborough Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-367 to the report (October 9, 2024) from Councillor Paul Ainslie.
Origin
Summary
There have been increasing concerns about speeding along Waldock Street, which compromises the safety of all road users, especially young children, seniors, and families. Eastview Junior Public School, as well as the entrance to the playground and splash pad in Eastview Park, are located on Waldock Street, emphasizing the need for safer conditions.
Drivers are also using Waldock Street during the morning and evening rush hours to access the Guildwood GO station.
The installation of speed humps on Waldock Street would help address the safety concerns created by motorists speeding on this street. I recommend that traffic calming measures be implemented to mitigate these risks.
I hope you will support this recommendation to install speed humps.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-249532.pdf
Drawing Number TC-367
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-249533.pdf