October 29, 1998.

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services.

Subject:Lane bounded by Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge Avenue and Pelham Avenue - Installation of speed bumps (Ward 21 - Davenport)

Purpose:

To report on a request for the installation of speed bumps in the subject public lane.

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 in the public lane bounded by Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge Avenue and Pelham Avenue, as shown on Drawing Nos. 421F-5251 and 421F-5252, 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 request from Councillor Betty Disero, regarding the feasibility of installing speed bumps in the public lane bounded by Davenport Road, Laughton Avenue, Uxbridge Avenue and Pelham Avenue. This laneway satisfies 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-5251 and 421F-5252.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Stephen Benjamin, Manager of Transportation Operations, 392-7773

Director

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