Watson Street - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps)

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The decision

2024-07-12 · Scarborough Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, generally as shown on Attachments 4 and 5, Drawing No.'s TC-266 and TC-267, to the report (April 18, 2024) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services 3.

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Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision. Transportation Services is recommending the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road. Staff's assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the updated Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, speed humps should be installed on Watson Street.

Staff recommended

The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road. 2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, generally as shown on Attachments 4 and 5, Drawing No.'s TC-266 and TC-267 dated April, 2024, attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Watson Street" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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3. Subject to approval of Recommendations 1 and 2 above, Scarborough Community Council reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Watson Street, between Old Kingston Road and Ellesmere Road, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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