Item - 2024.TE16.74

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 25, 2024 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 1134-2024

TE16.74 - Reducing the speed limit on Mortimer Avenue

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.  Reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometre per hour on Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue.

Origin

(September 25, 2024) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher

Summary

Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue, is a residential street with three schools in the vicinity. The residents who live on Mortimer Avenue are concerned about the volume of traffic and speeding along their street.

 

In relation to item TE16.20, Councillor Fletcher has received substantial feedback from residents advocating for enhanced safety measures to address the concerns of speeding on Mortimer Avenue.

Background Information

(September 25, 2024) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher on Reducing the speed limit on Mortimer Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-248997.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

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