Item - 2026.SC28.22

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on January 13, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 21-2026

SC28.22 - Speed Limit Reduction on Dearham Wood between Galloway Road and Toynbee Trail

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

 

1. Reduced the speed limit from 40 km/hr to 30 km/hr on Dearham Wood, between Toynbee Trail and Galloway Road.

 

2. Authorized the amendment of Schedule XLV (Part 1) to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking, to remove Dearham Wood, between Toynbee Trail and Galloway 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).

Origin

(December 17, 2025) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie

Summary

The posted speed limit on Dearham Wood between Galloway Road and Toynbee Trail is currently 40 km/h.

 

In 2020, Scarborough Community Council approved a reduction of the speed limit to 30 km/h for the adjacent section between Galloway Road and Poplar Road (SC12.23). The entire length of Dearham Wood is classified as a collector road.

 

Reducing the speed limit on remaining segment to 30 km/h will provide consistency along the corridor and improve safety for all road users, particularly in areas without sidewalks.

Background Information

(December 17, 2025) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie on Speed Limit Reduction on Dearham Wood between Galloway Road and Toynbee Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-261157.pdf
(January 13, 2026) Attachment 1 - Memorandum from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management on Speed Limit Reduction on Dearham Wood between Galloway Road and Toynbee Trail
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-261590.pdf

Communications

(January 6, 2026) E-mail from Brianne Graham (SC.New)
(January 7, 2026) E-mail from Elzbieta Malarski (SC.New)
(January 8, 2026) E-mail from Kelly Tingle (SC.New)
(January 11, 2026) E-mail from Darren Trost (SC.New)

Motions

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