Speed Humps -

Newbury Lane between Bathurst Street and Armour Boulevard -

North York Centre South

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following Resolution from Councillor Joanne Flint, North York Centre South:

WHEREAS Newbury Lane from Bathurst Street to Armour Boulevard is scheduled for resurfacing later this summer; and

WHEREAS this block of Newbury Lane is used by many transient motorists as a "cut-off" from Bathurst Street to Armour Boulevard; and

WHEREAS residents, by petition, have requested the installation of speed humps to slow down vehicles on their block; and

WHEREAS all residents of the affected block of Newbury Lane have been made aware of the opportunity for speed humps by letter, survey and public meeting; and

WHEREAS more than the required 66 percent of residents have indicated their desire for speed humps; and

WHEREAS staff have determined and residents have agreed on the most suitable location for speed humps; and

WHEREAS speed humps can be installed in connection with the road resurfacing at no extra cost;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT two speed humps of standard City design be installed on Newbury Lane between Bathurst Street and Armour Boulevard at suitable locations identified by the Works and Emergency Services Department, and Transportation Services, in connection with the 1998 road reconstruction.