Item - 2015.EY4.48

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 18, 2015 and was adopted with amendments.

EY4.48 - Report Request - Measures to Reduce Speeding on Residential Streets in Wards 6 and 13

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Wards:: 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore, 13 - Parkdale-High Park

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Requested Transportation Services to report on measures to reduce traffic speeds on residential streets in Wards 6 and 13, including a reduction in speed limits, to 40 km/h and 30 km/h, specifically in school zones, parks and near day cares.

Origin

(February 3, 2015) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6, Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Summary

The incidence of speeding on residential streets in Ward 6 has reached a dangerous level. Increased traffic on arterial roads has resulted in more vehicles travelling on residential streets as means to bypass congested routes. The increased number of vehicles, combined with speed they are travelling, makes safety on these routes a serious concern.

Background Information

(February 3, 2015) Letter from Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6, Etobicoke-Lakeshore regarding measures to reduce traffic speeds on residential streets in Ward 6
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-75762.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Deputy Mayor Vincent Crisanti (Carried)

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council amend the recommendation of Councillor Grimes to also include Ward 13.

2 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)