Item - 2024.TE18.46
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 4, 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 1001-2025, 1256-2025
TE18.46 - Installation of Speed Humps on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of four speed humps on Harrison Street, between Dovercourt Road and Ossington Avenue, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Origin
Summary
Residents on Harrison Street contacted my office to share their concerns regarding traffic safety issues on their street. They have shared their experiences with near accidents involving speeding vehicles off of Ossington Avenue using this local street to avoid traffic. These concerns highlight the immediate need for traffic calming measures on Harrison Street.
In a poll conducted by my office, nearly 90 percent of particpating Harrison Street residents voted in support of installing speed humps to help reduce speeding and improve safety in this growing neighbourhood.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251358.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-394
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251359.pdf