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Improving Student Safety on Seneca Hill Drive
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The decision
2026-07-07 · North York Community Council · adopted
As filed
North York Community Council: 1. Amended the speed limit on Seneca Hill Drive, between Finch Avenue East and Van Horne Avenue, from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. 2. Requested the General Managerm, Transportation Services, to undertake a traffic calming study for Seneca Hill Drive, between Finch Avenue East and Van Horne Avenue, following the implementation of the reduced speed limit in Part 1 above, and report back to North York Community Council with findings for the purpose of consultation.
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As the city filed it
Seneca Hill Drive is a heavily used community corridor that serves three schools, Crestview Public School, Seneca Hill Public School and Don Valley Middle School, as well as two parks, multiple childcare centres, and surrounding residential neighbourhoods. Following consultations with school principals and parent council representatives, ongoing concerns have been raised regarding speeding and unsafe driving behaviour along this section of roadway.
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Given the high number of children, families, and other vulnerable road users who use this corridor on a daily basis, additional measures are needed to improve safety. Reducing the speed limit to 30 kilometres per hour is an important first step in creating a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Following implementation, a traffic calming study will help determine whether further measures are required to address speeding and improve safety for all road users.
Staff recommended
Councillor Shelley Carroll recommends that: 1. North York Community Council amend the speed limit on Seneca Hill Drive, between Finch Avenue East and Van Horne Avenue, from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour. 2. North York Community Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to undertake a traffic calming study for Seneca Hill Drive, between Finch Avenue East and Van Horne Avenue, following
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the implementation of the reduced speed limit in recommendation 1 above, and report back to North York Community Council with findings for the purpose of consultation.
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