September 30, 1998.

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1.

Subject:Installation of speed bumps in public laneways. (High Park, East Toronto).

Purpose:

To report on requests for the installation of speed bumps in various public laneways.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

This work is an element of an ongoing annual programme and the cost is accommodated in the 1998 Capital Programme for Public Laneway improvements.

Recommendations:

(1)That the installation of speed bumps of the type and design noted herein and at locations shown in Table "A" of this report be approved; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

Comments:

Works and Emergency Services staff have received a number of requests regarding the feasibility of installing speed bumps in various public lanes. The attached Table "A" and associated drawings detail the public lane locations which meet the criteria for the installation of speed bumps.

The type and design of the speed bumps to be installed are shown on attached Drawing Nos. 421F-5235, 421F-5236, 421F-5237, 421F-5248 and 421F-5249.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

E. Capizzano, Administrator, 392-7878

Director.

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TABLE "A"

Installation

WardLocation

19Lane first west of Roncesvalles Avenue between Geoffrey Street and Marmaduke Street (Ward 19), as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-5235, 421F-5236 and 421F-5237.

26Lane system bounded by Queen Street East, Lee Avenue, Leuty Avenue and Violet Avenue (Ward 26), as shown on Drawing No. 421F-5248.

26Lane system bounded by Danforth Avenue, Woodycrest Avenue, Langford Avenue and Gertrude Place (Ward 26), as shown on Drawing No. 421F-5249.