Rather than using speed limit changes to attempt to control speeds on Riverside Drive, the approved design for the Riverside Drive Vista Improvement Project incorporates traffic calming features. This continues to be Administration’s recommended approach for Riverside Drive.

Risk Analysis:

No risks are associated with this informational report.

Financial Matters:

No new expenditures are recommended.

Consultations:

Shawna Boakes, Traffic Operations

Anna Godo, Engineering

Conclusion:

As directed, Administration measured traffic speeds on Riverside Drive near Ford Drive. Speeds were found to be similar to other sections of Riverside Drive.

The Riverside Drive Vista Improvement Project will include traffic calming features; Administration continues to recommend this approach to address speeding on this portion of Riverside Drive rather than reductions in the speed limit.

Planning Act Matters:

N/A

Approvals:

Name Title
John Revell Chief Building Official
Shelby Askin-Hager City Solicitor
Mark Winterton City Engineer
Onorio Colucci Chief Administrative Officer

Notifications:

Name

Address

Email

Councillor Gignac

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