I have continuously been approached by residents living along or near 79th Avenue with concerns about speeding. I was even told by my office postman, who also services the Royal Oaks East community, that he has personally observed speeding and reckless drivers on this road. I too have personally observed speeders during the morning rush with a resident.

Although two prior studies have been conducted on 79th Avenue, neither has been able to firmly establish the need for traffic calming devices to be placed along the road. Having said that, the demand is clearly there and the studies do demonstrate there are drivers who reach dangerous levels on the road. In keeping with the desire by this and other Councils to create safe routes to school and deter speeders who may threaten residents living along the street, I propose waiving the requirements and directing the administration to implement traffic calming devices along 79th Avenue at 162nd and 165th Streets in accordance with the will of the residents and our long held policy goals.

Fiscal Impact: Medium