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Blandford Street traffic calming; community petition for speed humps
A councillor moved to authorize speed humps on Blandford Street between Hanson and Rogers roads, citing resident petition and safety concerns about cut-through traffic. The motion passed without discussion, advancing the item to implementation.
The journey
Wed, Jul 8 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted
Decision
Authorization to install traffic calming (speed humps) on Blandford Street between Hanson Road and Rogers Road.
On video
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Why is this story here?
ContainedA single street, one neighbourhood, reversible without major cost. Speed humps can be removed; the change is bounded to Blandford Street and does not constrain future council options.Felt nowResidents of Blandford Street experience this directly: the speed humps change their street now, affect daily traffic patterns, and improve safety on their route. A recognizable group (Blandford residents) feels this immediately.
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