Installing Speed Humps on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue

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The decision

2019-10-10 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Directed the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue, in the form of speed humps and to report back to the February 5, 2020 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

Early this Summer, residents of Gilead Place were shaken when a large delivery truck hit a hydro pole along their street and steps from their door. Residents have noticed the increased traffic along their streets as vehicles speed through this narrow street. In 2017, residents brought forth a petition asking that speed mitigation measures be assessed to enhance safety in their community. Through Vision Zero, Toronto is committed to achieving pedestrian and road safety.

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In order to achieve a safe, walkable city, and protect vulnerable road users, Gilead Place and other local roads flagged by residents need to be reviewed and improved.

Staff recommended

Councillor Wong-Tam recommends that: 1. The Toronto and East York Community Council request the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, to investigate the feasibility of installing traffic calming measures on Gilead Place, between King Street East and Eastern Avenue, in the form of speed humps and report back to Toronto and East York Community Council on February 5, 2020

On the record

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