On March 30 22Transportation Services is requested approval to prohibit northbound left and northbound through movements from the private accesses of 2525-2555 St. Clair Avenue West and 2565-2595 St. Clair Avenue West, in order to ensure that adequate and safe operations are maintained on St. Clair Avenue West and to minimize traffic infiltration into the residential community on the north side of St. Clair Avenue West.
During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between posted signs and the prohibited and compulsory turn by-laws. Recommendation 2, 4 and 6 will correct these inconsistencies.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Castleton Avenue.
2. City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Batavia Avenue.
3. City Council prohibit northbound through movements, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Mariposa Avenue.
4. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Batavia Avenue.
Turn Prohibition – 2525-2555 St. Clair Avenue West and 2565-2595 St. Clair Avenue West
5. City Council prohibit northbound left-turns, at all times, at the private driveway opposite Mariposa Avenue.
6. City Council prohibit southbound through movements, at all times, at Batavia Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of installing the signs is $2,250.
