22 May 1998
To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From:Jim Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject:40 KM/H Speed Zone: Roanoke Road
Don Parkway
Purpose:To extend the existing 40 km/h speed zone on Roanoke Road, east of Underhill
Drive, from the easterly limit of Monarchwood Crescent to a point 120 metres easterly thereof.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the reduced speed zone are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that By-law #31878 of the former City of North York be amended to implement a 40 km/h speed zone
on Roanoke Road, from the easterly limit of Underhill Drive to a point 120 metres east of the easterly limit of
Monarchwood Crescent.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At the request of the local residents, this department investigated the level of safety for pedestrian/students and the rate of
speed of motor vehicles on Roanoke Road, east of Monarchwood Crescent. Based upon our investigation, it was noted that
westbound motorist, while approaching the 40 km/h speed zone adjacent to the St. Catherine Catholic School, were
travelling at speeds in excess of the 50 km/h speed limit. It was also observed that there is walkway to the east of
Monarchwood Crescent which connects Carronport Crescent and Roanoke Road.
Currently, between Manarchwood Crescent and Underhill Drive, the posted speed limit is 40 Km/h. East of Monarchwood
Crescent, the speed limit is 50 km/h.
Discussion
Based upon the current policy for the implementation of reduced speed zones on a roadway adjacent to schools, and the
presence of the walkway to the east of Monarchwood Crescent, the extension of the existing 40 km/h speed zone, east of
Monarchwood Crescent, would increase the level of safety for pedestrians/students on Roanoke Road.
Conclusions:
In view of the above, this department would support an amendment to By-law 31878.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, at 395-7484.
Jim S. Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
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