Item - 2026.EY33.56

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services, in consultation with relevant authorities to report to Etobicoke York Community Council in the first meeting of the first quarter of 2027 with findings and recommendations, to address the traffic safety concerns along St Phillips Road (between Dixon Rd and Riverview Heights) including:

a. undertake a comprehensive traffic and road safety study of St. Phillips Road, including analysis of vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, collision history, and pedestrian safety conditions feasible design options and an implementation plan.

b. a focused review of the area surrounding Braywin Drive and St. Phillips Road, with consideration of opportunities for roadway reconfiguration to enhance pedestrian safety.

c. a review of the intersection in front of 50 St. Phillips Rd and Riverview Heights, with consideration of opportunities for signalization.

d. assess and identify appropriate traffic safety enhancements and speed management measures for St. Phillips Road, including but not limited to speed humps, bollards, rumble strips, guide rails, curb extensions, and improved signage.

My office has received a petition signed by representatives of 52 households, along with supporting documentation detailing a pattern of hazardous driving conditions. Residents are requesting urgent intervention to improve safety through the implementation of traffic calming measures, including speed humps, bollards, increased signage and signalization.

St. Phillips Road is a residential street with a significant number of families and young children. Documented incidents, including repeated speeding and loss-of-control collisions, indicate a persistent safety risk. Notably, two separate collisions occurred on December 14, 2025, May 24, 2026 in which vehicles struck the same hydro pole in front of 47 St. Phillips Road. These incidents, occurring within a six-month period, resulted in substantial damage and neighbourhood-wide power outages, underscoring the recurring nature of the issue. According to TPS, a total of 35 Motor Vehicle Collision events have occurred since 2024 on St. Phillips Road.

In addition to the immediate risk to public safety, these incidents impose financial costs related to emergency response, infrastructure repair, and service restoration.

Given the documented pattern of incidents and strong community support, a formal traffic safety review is warranted. Subject to Transportation Services’ assessment, the implementation of traffic calming measures such as speed humps should be considered to mitigate risk and improve safety along St. Phillips Road. Should any remedial traffic safety measures be available through staff delegated authority, staff be directed to implement such measures as soon as practicable, recognizing the significant safety concerns identified by residents and the urgency of addressing these issues pending completion of any further review or approval processes.