Waldock Street - Traffic Calming/Speed Humps

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The decision

2024-11-01 · Scarborough Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-367 to the report (October 9, 2024) from Councillor Paul Ainslie.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

There have been increasing concerns about speeding along Waldock Street, which compromises the safety of all road users, especially young children, seniors, and families. Eastview Junior Public School, as well as the entrance to the playground and splash pad in Eastview Park, are located on Waldock Street, emphasizing the need for safer conditions. Drivers are also using Waldock Street during the morning and evening rush hours to access the Guildwood GO station.

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The installation of speed humps on Waldock Street would help address the safety concerns created by motorists speeding on this street. I recommend that traffic calming measures be implemented to mitigate these risks. I hope you will support this recommendation to install speed humps.

Staff recommended

Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road 2. Scarborough Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of six speed humps on Waldock Street, between Galloway Road and Poplar Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No. TC-367, dated October 2024.

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