January 20, 1998
To: The Urban Environment and Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Transportation
Subject: Proposed Northbound Right-Turn Lane Designation
Leslie Street at Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access
North York - Centre South: Councillors Milton Berger, Joanne Flint
Seneca Heights: Councillors Joan King, David Shiner
Purpose:
To designate the northbound curb lane on Leslie Street at Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access 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 easterly northbound curb lane on Leslie Street at Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access be designated for right-turning vehicles only, buses excepted, between Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access and a point 30.5 metres south thereof; and
(2) the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The construction of the Sheppard Avenue Subway required the reconstruction of the intersection of Leslie Street and Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access and the installation of traffic control signals. This work also included the installation of an exclusive northbound right-turn lane. A bus stop is situated in the northbound right-turn lane at the intersection.
Discussion:
The intersection of Leslie Street and Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access is controlled by traffic control signals. The northbound approach consists of one exclusive left-turn lane, three through lanes and an exclusive right-turn lane.
With the exception of buses, the curb lane should be used exclusively by motorists turning right to enter the North York General Hospital complex which forms the east leg of the intersection. The proposed lane designation will reduce the potential for conflicts within the intersection. The "buses excepted" tab will warn motorists to be aware of buses proceeding through the intersection from the curb lane and merging into the through lane.
Conclusion:
The designation of the northbound curb lane at Leslie Street and Old Leslie Street/North York General Hospital Access for right turns only, buses excepted, will minimize the potential vehicle 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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