Item - 2026.EY33.35
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on July 7, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
EY33.35 - The Kingsway Neighbourhood - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Decision
The Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on the following roadways:
a. 5 speed humps on Belvedere Boulevard between Montgomery Road and Royal York Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 4, Drawing TC-761 to the report (June 18, 2026) from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.
b. 3 speed humps on King Georges Road between Royal York Road and Grenview Boulevard North for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 1, Drawing TC-763 to the motion by Councillor Morley.
c. 6 speed humps on Kingsway Crescent between Queen Marys Drive and Bannon Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 1, Drawings TC-764 through TC-764-1 to the motion by Councillor Morley.
d. 8 speed humps on Prince Edward Drive North between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 1, Drawings TC-765 through TC-765-2, to the motion by Councillor Morley.
2. Subject to the approval of Part 1.d., reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Prince Edward Drive North, between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
3. Subject to the approval of Part 2, authorized the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Prince Edward Drive North, between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road, 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).
4. Requested that the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services investigate alternative speed management tools besides traffic calming measures (speed humps), such as the installation of In-Road Flexible Speed Signs, on The Kingsway between Kingsway Crescent and Hyland Avenue.
5. Prohibited southbound left-turns at all times on Kingscourt Drive at Bloor Street West.
Origin
Summary
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 humps on two (2) streets to reduce motor vehicle operating speeds and improve roadway safety for everyone, particularly pedestrians, by reducing the severity and likelihood of speed-related collisions. The assessment completed indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied.
Speed humps are recommended on the following streets in The Kingsway neighbourhood:
- Belvedere Boulevard between Montgomery Road and Royal York Road; and
- Lynngrove Avenue between Westrose Avenue and Royal York Road.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-288284.pdf
(July 7, 2026) Attachment 1 to the motion by Councillor Amber Morley
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-289279.pdf
Communications
(June 25, 2026) E-mail from Dennis Hunt (EY.New)
(June 26, 2026) E-mail from Zinta Law (EY.New)
(June 26, 2026) E-mail from Scott Crichton (EY.New)
(June 30, 2026) E-mail from Patricia Phillips (EY.New)
(June 30, 2026) E-mail from Christian von Donat (EY.New)
(June 30, 2026) E-mail from Dominic Aebi (EY.New)
(July 2, 2026) E-mail from Stephen and Liz Tomlinson (EY.New)
(July 2, 2026) E-mail from Robert Tedesco (EY.New)
(July 2, 2026) E-mail from Tim McLaughlin (EY.New)
(July 3, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Hines (EY.New)
(July 3, 2026) Letter from Jakub Bar (EY.New)
(July 4, 2026) E-mail from Neil Freeman (EY.New)
(July 6, 2026) Letter from Peter Dick (EY.New)
(July 7, 2026) E-mail from Glen Webster (EY.New)
Speakers
Dennis Hunt
Paul Clarke
Motions
That the Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Delete Recommendation 1 and replace it with the following:
"1. Etobicoke York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on the following roadways:
a. 5 speed humps on Belvedere Boulevard between Montgomery Road and Royal York Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 4, Drawing TC-761 dated June 2026, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - The Kingsway Neighbourhood" from the Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services.
b. 3 speed humps on King Georges Road between Royal York Road and Grenview Boulevard North for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing TC-763 dated June 2026, in Attachment 1 to this motion.
c. 6 speed humps on Kingsway Crescent between Queen Marys Drive and Bannon Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawings TC-764 through TC-764-1 dated June 2026, in Attachment 1 to this motion.
d. 8 speed humps on Prince Edward Drive North between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawings TC-765 through TC-765-2 dated June 2026, in Attachment 1 to this motion.
2. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1d, reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Prince Edward Drive North, between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.
3. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 2, authorize the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Prince Edward Drive North, between Bloor Street West and Queen Anne Road, 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).
4. Request that the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services investigate alternative speed management tools besides traffic calming measures (speed humps), such as the installation of In-Road Flexible Speed Signs, on The Kingsway between Kingsway Crescent and Hyland Avenue.
5. Prohibit southbound left-turns at all times on Kingscourt Drive at Bloor Street West."