Item - 2024.TE17.46
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 24, 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-laws 993-2025, 1253-2025
TE17.46 - Speed Hump Installation - Lowther Avenue between Brunswick Avenue and Avenue Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Lowther Avenue, between Brunswick Avenue and Avenue Road.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Lowther Avenue, between Brunswick Avenue and Avenue Road, to install 14 speed humps, generally as shown on Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to the letter (October 22, 2024) from Councillor Dianne Saxe.
Origin
Summary
For residents on Lowther Avenue and the surrounding neighbourhood, speeding is a persistent concern, particularly given the use of the street by non-local drivers seeking to avoid Bloor Street. My office received numerous requests, including from the Annex Residents’ Association, for traffic calming. Speed humps, which Transportation Services staff agree would be feasible, would significantly improve safety for road users.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-249694.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-375
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-249695.pdf
Attachment 2 - Drawing No. TC-376
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-249696.pdf
Attachment 3 - Drawing No. TC-377
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-249697.pdf