Item - 2025.TE24.64
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 8, 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 706-2025
TE24.64 - Installation of Speed Bumps on Public Laneway West of Perth Avenue and North of Ernest 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 west of Perth Avenue, north of Ernest Avenue, between Ernest Avenue and the north end of the lane west of Perth Avenue and north of Ernest Avenue, as shown on Attachment 2 to the letter (June 17, 2025) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.
Origin
Summary
The public laneway, located west of Perth Avenue and North of Ernest Avenue, connects a new and growing neighbourhood just off of the West Toronto Railpath. Residents in the area have shared their concerns about speeding vehicles travelling up and down the laneway, resulting in near misses witnessed by residents in the area.
A resident-led petition confirmed strong support for the installation of speed bumps in the laneway to reduce dangerous driving and improve safety for everyone in the neighbourhood.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-256540.pdf
Attachment 1 - Memorandum from Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-256541.pdf
Attachment 2 - Drawing No. TC-533 dated May 2025 from Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-256553.pdf