Item - 2021.TE27.78
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 708-2022, 709-2022
TE27.78 - Speed Hump Installation on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn 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 Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue; and
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3883 (June 2022), 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 on the street and found strong support for making this change.
I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Merrill Avenue West from Roseheath Avenue to West Lynn Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169891.pdf
(September 9, 2021) Attachment 421G3883
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-169892.pdf