September 16, 1998

To:Etobicoke Community Council

From:D. Gulli, Director, Transportation and Engineering Planning

Subject:Rathburn Road - The East Mall to Mimico Creek -

Establishment of Designated Bicycle Lanes

(Markland-Centennial)

Purpose:

To propose the designation of the bicycle lanes installed on the north and south sides of Rathburn Road between The East Mall and Mimico Creek.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the pavement markings and regulatory signage are contained in the 1998 Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the bicycle lanes installed on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and a point 300.0 m east of Martin Grove Road be constituted;

(2)a "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition be installed on both sides of Rathburn Road and a point 300.0m east of Martin Grove Road; and

(3)the attached by-laws (Attachment Nos. 1, 2, and 3) receive Council approval.

Background:

The former Etobicoke Council, at its meeting held on October 6, 1997, approved the alteration of the existing pavement marking configurations on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and Mimico Creek to provide a two-lane cross-section with designated bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

Comments and Discussion:

The re-alignment of the pavement markings on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and Mimico Creek was completed in July of 1998, in accordance with plans developed by City staff in consultation with the Executive of the Community of Rathburn-Grove Ratepayers.

Conclusions:

The by-laws included in this report will give effect to the designation of the installation of the bicycle lanes and the stopping regulations associated with them.

Contact Name:

Don Pardoe, Construction Traffic Co-ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416)394-8422; Fax:(416)394-8942.

D. Gulli

Director, Transportation and Engineering Planning

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