The filed record
Church Street - Removal of Traffic Calming Islands
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The decision
2024-12-17 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the removal of the existing traffic calming islands on Church Street between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. 2. City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Church Street, from Grattan Street to Cypress Street and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installation of speed cushions.
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As the city filed it
In 2020, my office was approached by numerous residents of Church Street expressing urgent concerns about the growing danger posed by speeding vehicles. Their concerns were accompanied by a petition requesting the installation of speed humps to address the issue. However, since Church Street serves as a TTC route, speed humps were not considered a viable option. At the time, Transportation Services recommended the installation of a Traffic Calming Island as an alternative measure to deter speeding.
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Unfortunately, over the years, this measure has proven to be ineffective in slowing down traffic and has become a safety concern for the community. Transportation Services has updated the Traffic Calming Policy to include speed cushions which are specifically designed to reduce vehicle speeds while allowing TTC buses and emergency vehicles to pass through without disruption. Transportation Services has agreed to investigate the implementation of speed cushions on Church Street, between Grattan Street and Cypress Street and report back to City Council in Q1 of 2025 with their findings.
Staff recommended
Councillor Frances Nunziata recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the removal of the existing traffic calming islands on Church Street between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. 2. City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Church Street, from Grattan Street to Cypress Street and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installation of speed cushions.
Considered
2024-12-02 · Etobicoke York Community Council · adopted
Decision as filed
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the removal of the existing traffic calming islands on Church Street between Grattan Street and Cypress Street. 2. City Council request the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services to assess vehicle speed on Church Street, from Grattan Street to Cypress Street and report back with their findings on the feasibility of installation of speed cushions.
2024-12-17 · Toronto City Council · adopted
On the record
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