Installation of Speed Humps on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road

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2024-12-04 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

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The Toronto and East York Community Council: 1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road. 2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road

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and south of Davenport Road, generally as shown on Attachment 1 to the letter (November 28, 2024) from Councillor Alejandra Bravo.

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For several years, residents on Westport Avenue have advocated for the installation of traffic calming measures on their street and the nearby public laneway. Drivers intent on avoiding traffic at Davenport Road and Old Weston Road cut through Westport Avenue through the laneway, often at dangerous speeds. Numerous close incidents resulted in residents on Westport Avenue overwhelmingly supporting the installation of speed humps and speed bumps in the neighbourhood to reduce speeding.

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The installation of a speed hump on Westport Avenue will connect with the proposed speed bumps set to be installed in the connecting laneway to create a safer neighbourhood for all.

Staff recommended

It is recommended that: 1. Toronto and East York Community Council authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road. 2. Toronto and East York Community Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway for the installation of one speed hump on Westport Avenue, between Old Weston Road and the public lane east of Old Weston Road and south of Davenport Road, generally as shown on the attached Drawing No.

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TC-395, dated November 2024 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

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