Item - 2021.TE27.68
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021 and was adopted without amendment. 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-laws 694-2022, 695-2022
TE27.68 - Speed Hump Installation on Binswood Avenue from O’Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Binswood Avenue from O’Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue; and
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Binswood Avenue from O’Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3900 (August 2021), from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Origin
Summary
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change.
I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Binswood Avenue from O’Connor Drive to Cosburn Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169837.pdf
(September 9, 2021) Attachment 421G3900
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169889.pdf