Clause embodied in Report No. 16 of the Toronto Community Council, as adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto at it meeting held on December 16 and 17, 1998.

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Installation of Speed Humps -

Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue

to King Street West (High Park)

(City Council on December 16 and 17, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November30, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To reduce the speed of traffic on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West by the introduction of speed humps.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of this work in the estimated amount of $5,000 are available under Capital Fund Code No. 296702.

Recommendations:

(1) That approval be given to alter sections of the roadway on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West for traffic calming purposes as described below, with implementation subject to favourable results of the polling of 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 Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West, generally as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5276, dated October 1998";

(2) That the speed limit be reduced from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West coincident with the implementation of speed humps; and

(3) That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

Comments:

At the request of Councillors Chris Korwin-Kuczynski and David Miller and area residents, a staff investigation was conducted to determine the feasibility of installing speed humps on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West to reduce vehicle speeds. Six speed humps were installed on Springhurst Avenue from Dufferin Street to Jameson Avenue in December 1997.

Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Street to a point 85.3 metres south of King Street West has a pavement width of 6.2 metres, and 9.7 metres for the remaining portion closest to King Street West. This portion of Springhurst Avenue has a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h, and operates one-way westbound/northbound from Jameson Avenue to a point 85.3 metres south of King Street West, and two-way for the remaining portion. The following parking regulations are in effect on this block:

East Side

*The permit parking system operates from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m daily, and parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of one hour at other times, from Jameson Avenue to a point 85.3 metres south of King Street West.

*Parking is prohibited at all times from King Street West to a point 85.3 metres south thereof.

West Side

*Parking is prohibited at all times.

Twenty-four hour speed and volume surveys conducted between September 14, 1998 and September 19, 1998 recorded approximately 1100 to 1400 vehicles per day, and of these about 50% to 70% exceeded the posted speed limit of 40 km/h, while 10% to 20% travelled in excess of 10 km/h over the limit.

A suitable speed hump plan for this block would consist of five speed humps as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. 421F-5276 dated October 1998. The proposal has one speed hump south of the sharp bend and four north of the bend.

In accordance with the Speed Hump implementation policy established by the former City Council, residents will be polled to determine whether there is community support for speed humps as outlined above. The poll will be conducted of adults (18 years and older) of households directly abutting the affected street. At least 60% of valid responses should support the plan in order to authorize the installation. The final decision rests with City Council.

The changes proposed to Springhurst Avenue as set out above constitute alterations to a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Accordingly, the intent of Council to enact a by-law to authorize any physical changes resulting in the alteration of the pavement configuration must be advertised and subsequently be subject to a public hearing. It is noted that emergency services are being advised of the proposal to ensure that the detailed design does not unduly hamper their operations.

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

Contact Name and Telephone Number

Joe Gallippi, Transportation Technologist, 392-7711

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The Toronto Community Council also submits the following communication (December7,1998) from Councillor Korwin-Kuczynski:

I am writing to you regarding the report submitted by Transportation Services District I, with regards to the installation of speed humps on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West.

I am unable to attend the Toronto Community Council meeting on Wednesday December 9, 1998, I am writing to support the installation of speed humps on Springhurst Avenue from Jameson Avenue to King Street West and the recommendations in the report.

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