May 12, 1998

 To:The Urban Environment and Development Committee

 From:Interim Functional Lead, Transportation

 Subject:Proposed Introduction of Left-turn Prohibitions at No. 2530 Weston Road

 North York - Humber; Councillors George Mammoliti, Judy Sgro

 Purpose:

 To prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns to and from Weston Road at the access to No. 2530 Weston Road.

 Funding Sources:

 The cost of the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to No. 2530 Weston Road, located approximately 18 metres south of Fairglen Crescent, to/from Weston Road be prohibited at all times; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.

 Background:

 As a condition of site plan approval, the Developer agreed to accept limited access (out-right movement only) to Weston Road from the proposed development at No. 2530 Weston Road. Left turns to and from Weston Road are to be prohibited by by-law and restricted by the physical lay-out of the driveway. The left-turn prohibitions are necessary to reduce the collision potential at this site access, as well as to maintain efficient traffic flow on this section of Weston Road.

Discussion:

 The development at No. 2530 Weston Road is on the southwest corner of Weston Road and Fairglen Crescent. A Mighty Clean Coin Car Wash has been built and is now occupied at this location. Northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to Weston Road approximately 18 metres south of Fairglen Crescent have been discouraged by the construction of a channelized access to promote one-way out-right only operation. The site also has an access on Fairglen Crescent which provides for all access movements to and from Weston Road. The proposed prohibition of left turns will increase motorists awareness of the intended operation at the Weston Road access.

 Conclusion:

 The prohibition of northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to No. 2530 Weston Road is a condition of site plan approval, is supported by channelization of the driveway, and will promote safe and efficient traffic flow on this section of Weston Road.

 Contact Name and Telephone Number:

 Bruce Zvaniga, Manager

North & West Traffic Regions

(416) 392-8826

D.P. Floyd

Interim Functional Lead, Transportation

Reviewed by Barry Gutteridge

Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services