Item - 2018.TE34.155
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 4, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 1028-2018
TE34.155 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Metcalfe Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. deleted the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street; and
2. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-2990, dated June 2018, attached to the report (June 4, 2018) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.
Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically speed humps on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the traffic calming policy has not been satisfied on this roadway. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-117060.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. delete the polling requirement and approve the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street; and
2. direct the City Solicitor prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Metcalfe Street, between Winchester Street and Carlton Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G-2990, dated June 2018, attached to the report entitled 'Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Metcalfe Street' from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.