Item - 2026.SC30.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 1, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026.
- See also By-law 386-2026
SC30.8 - Nightstar Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Cushions) and Heavy Vehicle Prohibition
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Caution: Preliminary decisions, motions and votes are shown below. Any decisions, motions or votes should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent, generally as shown in Attachments 2 and 3, on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-671 and TC-671-1 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
2. Subject to approval of Part 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent:
a. City Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent;
b. City Council amend the existing maximum 30-minute parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Nightstar Road between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and a point 24 metres east of Knotwood Crescent (west intersection), to be in effect between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and Knotwood Crescent (west intersection); and
c. City Council prohibit standing as generally described in Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road.
3. City Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-285242.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-22-2026 10:38 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Olivia Chow |
SC30.8 - Nightstar Road - Traffic Calming (Speed Cushions) and Heavy Vehicle Prohibition
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Community Council Recommendations
The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent, generally as shown in Attachments 2 and 3, on the attached Drawing Nos. TC-671 and TC-671-1 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent:
a. City Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent;
b. City Council amend the existing maximum 30-minute parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Nightstar Road between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and a point 24 metres east of Knotwood Crescent (west intersection), to be in effect between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and Knotwood Crescent (west intersection); and
c. City Council prohibit standing as generally described in Attachment 5 to the report (March 17, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road.
3. City Council prohibit heavy vehicles at all times on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Nightstar Road, and the report includes non-delegated matters, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services has reviewed the need for speed cushions on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road.
During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is discrepancy between the by-lawed heavy vehicle prohibition and the posted sign on Nightstar Road. Recommendation 2 will correct this inconsistency.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-285242.pdf
Motions
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Scarbororough Community Council reconsider Item SC30.8.
1. Delete Recommendation 1 and replace it with the following:
"1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent, generally as shown in Attachments 2 and 3, Drawing Nos. TC-671 and TC-671-1, dated March 2026 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services.
2. Subject to approval of Part 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of traffic calming (four speed cushions) on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent:
a. City Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Nightstar Road, between Morningside Avenue and Mantis Road/Knotwood Crescent/Flower Crescent;
b. City Council amend the existing maximum 30-minute parking regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Nightstar Road between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and a point 24 metres east of Knotwood Crescent (west intersection), to be in effect between a point 13 metres west of Pogonia Street and Knotwood Crescent (west intersection); and
c. City Council prohibit standing as generally described in Attachment 5 to the report (March 16, 2026) from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the installation of speed cushions on Nightstar Road."