Item - 2025.TE21.48

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 3, 2025 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-law 299-2025

TE21.48 - Installation of Speed Bumps on Public Laneway South of Davenport Road East of Salem 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 speed bumps in the public lane south of Davenport Road, east of Salem Avenue (north-south branch), between lane south of Davenport Road, east of Salem Avenue North (east-west branch) and the south end, as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (March 18, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.

Origin

(March 18, 2025) Letter from Councillor Alejandra Bravo

Summary

Speeding vehicles travelling down the public laneway south of Davenport Road and east of Salem Avenue has been a constant issue for residents in the neighbourhood. With residents and their families in this laneway, there have been many unfortunate experiences involving dangerous drivers.

 

In a neighbourhood survey conducted by my office, residents in the area overwhelmingly confirmed their support for the installation of traffic calming measures that will reduce speeding and improve safety.

Background Information

(March 18, 2025) Letter from Alejandra Bravo on Installation of Speed Bumps on Public Laneway South of Davenport Road East of Salem Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-253657.pdf
Attachment 1 - Drawing No. TC-393
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-253892.pdf

Communications

(March 31, 2025) Memo from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/comm/communicationfile-188910.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council