January 20, 1998
To: The Urban Environment and Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Transportation
Subject: Proposed Eastbound Right-Turn Lane Designation
Lake Shore Boulevard West at Palace Pier Court
Lake Shore - Queensway: Councillors Irene Jones, Blake Kinahan
Purpose:
To designate the eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West at Palace Pier Court for right turns only.
Funding Sources:
Funds for this work are contained in the Transportation Department's 1998 Current Budget estimates.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the southerly eastbound lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West at Palace Pier Court be designated for right-turning vehicles only, between Palace Pier Court and a point 30.5 metres west thereof; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The intersection of Lake Shore Boulevard and Palace Pier Court was signalized as part of the preparation for the multi-year Humber Bridges Reconstruction Project. This project has changed the alignment of eastbound Lake Shore Boulevard, just east of Palace Pier Court. Also, the addition of streetcar platforms and bicycle lanes on Lake Shore Boulevard west of Palace Pier Court during 1997 has changed the eastbound approach to the Lake Shore Boulevard and Palace Pier Court intersection.
Discussion:
The eastbound approach to Palace Pier Court on Lake Shore Boulevard West currently consists of a through lane, an exclusive right-turn lane and a two metre wide bicycle lane. There is a single eastbound discharge lane on the far side of the intersection which aligns with the eastbound through approach lane.
The proposed right-turn lane designation will reduce the potential for conflicts within the intersection.
Conclusions:
The designation of the eastbound curb lane on Lake Shore Boulevard West at Palace Pier Court for right turns only will reduce the potential for vehicular conflicts at this location and regulate the use of the curb lane.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bruce Zvaniga, Manager
North & West Traffic Regions (416)-392-8826
D.P. Floyd
Commissioner
Reviewed by Barry Gutteridge
Acting Executive Commissioner
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