McCowan Road - Traffic Calming

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2024-11-01 · Scarborough Community Council · adopted

As filed

The Scarborough Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of nine speed humps on McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos.

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TC-382 and TC-383 to the letter (October 29, 2024) from Councillor Michael Thompson. 3. Subject to approval of recommendations 1 and 2 above, reduced the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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The issue at John McCrea Public School involves pedestrian safety with regards to vehicles travelling on McCowan Road and Torrance Road, particularly during school pick-up and drop-off hours. This situation poses a risk to the students, families, and residents who frequently walk or cross these streets. In September, I met with members of the school's parent-teacher council and local community representatives, who voiced serious concerns about the safety of children navigating these busy roads.

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They emphasized the frequent speeding and lack of adequate traffic calming as a threat to pedestrian safety, especially in a school zone. The installation of speed humps is a proven measure that can effectively deter speeding, ensuring a safer, slower pace of traffic in these residential streets.

Staff recommended

Councillor Michael Thompson recommends that: 1. Scarborough Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent. 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 McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, generally as shown on the attached Drawing Nos.

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TC-382 and TC-383 dated October 2024 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 McCowan Road, between Eglinton Avenue East and a point 185 metres north of Fred Bland Crescent, in conjunction with the installation of speed humps.

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