Item - 2025.EY22.20

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the installation of speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard.

2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of 11 speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-360, TC-361, TC-362, TC-363, TC-364 to the report (March 17, 2025) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

3. Subject to approval of Parts 1 and 2 above, Etobicoke York Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions. 

4. Subject to Etobicoke York Community Council approval of Part 3 above, Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Thistle Down Boulevard (entire length), from being excluded from the Designated Area such that this portion of highway will then be included within the corresponding designated area in Column 1 in Schedule XLV (Part 1).

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed cushions on Thistle Down Boulevard, between Albion Road and Thistle Down Boulevard. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed cushions should be installed on Thistle Down Boulevard.

A companion report, titled "Parking Amendments - Thistle Down Boulevard" outlines the parking amendments required to be installed in conjunction with the proposed speed cushions in this report.