August 30, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Campbell Avenue, from Wallace Avenue to Dupont Street - Proposed installation of speed humps (Davenport)

Purpose:

To reduce the speed of traffic on Campbell Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Dupont Street, by the introduction of speed humps.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of this work and associated signage in the estimated amount of $7,500.00 are available under the Transportation Services Division 1999 Capital Budget.

Recommendations:

1. That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Campbell Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Dupont Street, for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to favourable results of the polling of affected residents pursuant to the policy related to speed hump installation as adopted by the former City of Toronto Council:

"The construction of speed humps on CAMPBELL AVENUE, from Wallace Avenue to Dupont Street, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5427, dated July 1999.";

1. That the speed limit be reduced from 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Campbell Avenue, from Wallace Avenue to Dupont Street, coincident with the implementation of speed humps and as legislation permits; and
2. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

At the request of Councillor Betty Disero and residents of Campbell Avenue, Transportation Services' staff investigated the feasibility of installing speed humps on Campbell Avenue, from Wallace Avenue to Dupont Street.

Campbell Avenue, from Wallace Avenue to Dupont Street, operates two-way with a pavement width of 7.3 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour.

A speed and volume survey was conducted on the subject section of Campbell Avenue over a four-day period in December 1998. The survey found that on average, 1,130 vehicles per day travelled northbound and southbound on Campbell Avenue, between Wallace Avenue and Dupont Street, with an operating speed (the speed at which 85 percent of the vehicular traffic travels at or below) that ranged from 50 to 58 kilometres per hour over the period of the survey with an average speed limit of 43 kilometres per hour. On a daily basis, approximately 14 percent of vehicular traffic travelled in excess of 55 kilometres per hour.

Campbell Avenue was further reviewed in accordance to the secondary criteria set out in the policy established by the former City of Toronto Council in August 1997, i.e., using a technical screening mechanism to evaluate the need for speed humps based on prevailing traffic conditions, vehicle speed percentages and pertinent collision data (according to Police Service collision records, there were no reported collisions on the subject section of Campbell Avenue for the three-year period ending September 30, 1998, which could be attributed to speeding). During the course of this evaluation the subject section of Campbell Avenue received 51 points out of a possible 100.

In light of the above, it has been determined that the installation of speed humps is technically warranted on the subject section of Campbell Avenue.

In accordance with the above noted Speed Hump Policy, once it has been determined that the criteria for speed hump installation has been satisfied, a formal poll must be conducted of adults, 18 years of age and older, whose residence directly abuts Campbell Avenue or whose sole access to their residence is from Campbell Avenue. Further, at least 60 percent of returned ballots must be in favour of the installation of speed humps in order to proceed with the proposal. Accordingly, staff will conduct this poll and report on the results at a deputation meeting for the project.

The speed hump proposal, as illustrated on the attached copy of Drawing No. 421F-5427, dated July 1999, consists of five speed humps. A speed limit reduction from the present 40 kilometres per hour to 30 kilometres per hour on Campbell Avenue, concurrent with the installation of the speed humps, would be appropriate. No alterations to the parking regulations are required nor will the number of on-street parking spaces be affected.

The installation of speed humps on Campbell Avenue constitutes an alteration to a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act. Consequently, the proposed changes to the roadway must be advertised and be subject to a public hearing. In the interim, consultations with emergency service agencies will be undertaken to ensure that the design and layout of speed humps does not adversely affect their operations.

This project is pre-approved in accordance with Schedule A of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Brian Holditch, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771

Director

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