11 September 1998
To:Chairman and Members of North York Community Council
From:Roberto Stopnicki
Director, Transportation Services - District 3
Subject:All Way Sop Control: Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive
North York Centre
Purpose:
To remove the southbound stop control, in order to eliminate any potential confusion for
motorists and pedestrians, at the intersection of Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the removal of the southbound stop control are included within the
1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that Schedules XVIII of By-law #31001, of the former City of North
York, be amended so that southbound traffic not be required to stop at the intersection of
Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The former City of North York Council, approved a development application by Royal
Mansions Inc. for a 298 unit condominium apartment at 15-25 Lorraine Drive. The approval
was conditional upon the closure to through traffic on Lorraine Drive east of Blakeley Road
by means of constructing a cul-de-sac for westbound traffic on the eastside of Blakeley
Road, and redirecting eastbound traffic north onto Blakeley Road.
The intent of the closure was to create a physical separation between the redevelopment
area within the Uptown Plan and the stable residential community to the west.
The new roadway configuration has resulted in the elimination of the former Blakeley Road
and Lorraine Drive "T" intersection alignment. The new alignment has resulted in a 90
degree curve for eastbound and southbound motorists.
Discussion:
Currently, eastbound traffic on Lorraine Drive is not required to stop for southbound traffic,
whereas southbound Blakeley Road traffic is required to stop.
As free flow traffic on Lorraine Drive is required to turn left at Blakeley Road and Blakeley
Road traffic is required to stop prior to turning right on to Lorraine Drive, this irregular
right-of-way control creates driver and pedestrian confusion and uncertainty, as there are no
crossing paths of vehicular traffic.
Conclusions:
To increase motorist and pedestrian safety, this department supports the removal of the
southbound stop control at the intersection of Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
Roberto Stopnicki,
Director, Transportation Services - District 3
JS:bcb
g:\investig\operate\t22\reports\11189
