Item - 2024.TE18.48

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 1003-2025, 1258-2025

TE18.48 - Installation of Speed Humps on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road

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 Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.

Origin

(November 28, 2024) Letter from Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Summary

For several years, residents on Westport Avenue have advocated for the installation of traffic calming measures on their street and the nearby public laneway. Drivers intent on avoiding traffic at Davenport Road and Old Weston Road cut through Westport Avenue through the laneway, often at dangerous speeds. Numerous close incidents resulted in residents on Westport Avenue overwhelmingly supporting the installation of speed humps and speed bumps in the neighbourhood to reduce speeding.

The installation of a speed hump on Westport Avenue will connect with the proposed speed bumps set to be installed in the connecting laneway to create a safer neighbourhood for all.

Background Information

(November 28, 2024) Letter from Councillor Alejandra Bravo on Installation of Speed Humps on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251332.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-395
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-251373.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)