Speed Bumps -
Raeburn Avenue from Bathurst Street to 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 Raeburn Avenue from Bathurst Street to Armour Boulevard is scheduled for resurfacing later this
Summer; and
WHEREAS this block of Raeburn Avenue is used by many transient motorists as a "cutoff" 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 Raeburn Avenue have been made aware of the opportunity for speed
humps by letter, survey and public meeting; and
WHEREAS 16 surveys were mailed out; 12 returned of which 10 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;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT two (2) speed humps of standard City design be installed on Raeburn
Avenue 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.