Item - 2025.SC19.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 5, 2025 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on January 14, 2025 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 5, 2025.
- See also By-law 64-2025
SC19.9 - Amend Existing Community Safety Zone on Orton Park Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
City Council Decision
City Council on February 5, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the existing Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Orton Park Road, between Merkley Square and Merkley Square, to be in effect between Merkley Square and Ladysbridge Drive (north intersection).
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251789.pdf
SC19.9 - Amend Existing Community Safety Zone on Orton Park Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
Community Council Recommendations
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council amend the existing Community Safety Zone in effect at all times on both sides of Orton Park Road, between Merkley Square and Merkley Square, to be in effect between Merkley Square and Ladysbridge Drive (north intersection).
Origin
Summary
Traffic Operations reviewed Orton Park Road for possible safety improvements as residents had been reporting concerns, especially due to the speed travelled on Orton Park Road. Traffic Operations recommended the installation of a Community Safety Zone at this location, which would enable the installation of Automated Speed Enforcement. Upon review by Vision Zero and Traffic Operations, there was an error in the 2018 blanket designation. Currently, the designation applies to Orton Park Road between Merkley Square and Merkley Square, which doesn’t align with the intended designation.
George B. Little Public School is located on Orton Park Road, between Merkley Square and Ladysbridge Drive (north intersection). Speeding along Orton Park Road compromises the safety of all road users, especially young children and families. Designating the area in front of this public school will enhance the safety for all pedestrians, allowing for the installation of Automated Speed Enforcement.
The recommendation necessary to make this change is before you.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-251789.pdf