The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-177, dated September 23, 2021, recommending approval of a neighbourhood speed limit review. Faranak Hosseini presented the Report. A. McCrimmon-Jones and B. Cronkite were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee.
Kevin Litwiller addressed the Committee in support of lowering traffic speeds, but expressed concerns with whether the proposed speed reductions will be enforced. K. Litwiller indicated the traffic speeds in the Doon South area, specifically around JW Gerth School, currently has a 30 km/hr speed zone in effect and rarely is the speed limit is rarely adhered to. K. Litwiller stated in his opinion, the problem continues to escalate. K. Litwiller further advised with proposed changes, there is an absence of enforcement to impact the speed volumes in the area.
In response to questions, A. McCrimmon-Jones stated staff could review the speed on Huron Road whether the permitted speed could possibly be reduced from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr, noting if a change was proposed it could be addressed it at the time that the By-law amendment is brought forward for consideration.
Councillor P. Singh requested that prior to the Council meeting if staff could provide additional information on the possible costs associated with the installation of median deflector signs at the beginning and end of the street currently identified for traffic calming.
In response to questions, B. Cronkite stated staff could review the possibility of creating a sign direction to all motorists about the 40 km/hr speed limit in residential neighbourhoods, noting a sign of that nature would be unique as there is not a sign of that nature approved under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).