Item - 2026.SC30.7

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 1, 2026. The Scarborough Community Council has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
See also SC23.15
See also SC26.5

SC30.7 - Poplar Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Community Council Decision

The Scarborough Community Council:

1. Referred the item to the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services and requested a report back on Poplar Road - Traffic Calming after the Metrolinx work to install a pedestrian tunnel at the CN Rail and Poplar Road interstation is completed and permanent closure of Poplar Road at CN Rail is enforced.

Origin

(May 20, 2025) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

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 Poplar Road, between Cumber Avenue/Dearham Wood and Kingston Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Poplar Road.

Background Information

(May 20, 2025) Report and Attachments 1 to 7 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Poplar Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-285287.pdf

Communications

(June 1, 2025) E-mail from Keith Marshall (SC.Main)
(October 15, 2025) E-mail from Yulanda Julien (SC.Main)
(October 15, 2025) E-mail from Maria D'Addario (SC.Main)
(October 20, 2025) E-mail from Laura Julien (SC.Main)
(October 20, 2025) E-mail from Keith Marshall (SC.Main)

Motions

Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Nick Mantas (Carried)

That:

1. Scarborough Community Council refer the item to the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services and request a report back on Poplar Road - Traffic Calming after the Metrolinx work to install a pedestrian tunnel at the CN Rail and Poplar Road interstation is completed and permanent closure of Poplar Road at CN Rail is enforced.