Mortimer Avenue Speed limit Reduction

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The decision

2023-09-19 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Requested that Transportation Services consult with the Toronto Transit Commission to determine if a speed limit reduction from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Coxwell Avenue, is feasible for their bus operations and report back to the October 18, 2023 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

Mortimer Avenue between Pape Avenue and Broadview Avenue is heavily trafficked east-west residential road used by many commuters and locals alike to travel through East York. It also serves as a main connection to Pottery Road and the DVP. I have heard from many local residents concerned about traffic safety along this section of Mortimer, noting that vehicles frequently exceed the speed limit. This letter includes a recommendation to reduce the speed limit along Mortimer Avenue in order to improve safety along the street.

Staff recommended

Councillor Fletcher recommends that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council request that Transportation Services consult with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to determine if a speed limit reduction from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Mortimer Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Coxwell Avenue is feasible for their bus operations, and report back to the October 18, 2023 meeting of Toronto and East York Community Council.

On the record

The item as the City filed it