November 12, 1998

To:The Urban Environment and Development Committee

From:General Manager, Transportation Services

Subject:Rescission of the Eastbound Left-Turn Prohibition

Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road

Amend the Existing Parking Regulations on the East Side of

Avenue Road, between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard

North Toronto: Councillors Anne Johnston and Michael Walker

Purpose:

To rescind the eastbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road, which is currently in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and to amend the existing No Parking Anytime regulations on the east side of Avenue Road, between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the proposed rescission of the eastbound left-turn prohibition and the amendment of the parking regulations are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget. The estimated cost of this work is $1,300.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the eastbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road, currently in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays be rescinded;

(2)the existing No Parking Anytime regulation on the east side of Avenue Road between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard be modified to be in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m., Monday to Friday; and

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

Background:

At the request of the Avenue Road & Eglinton Community Association (ARECA), our Division assessed the feasibility of rescinding the eastbound left-turn prohibition on Eglinton Avenue West at Avenue Road in order to reduce non-resident traffic on local roadways in the vicinity of the subject intersection. Also, ARECA requested our Division to assess the feasibility of relaxing the current parking prohibition on the east side of Avenue Road between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard to apply from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Discussion:

The intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road is controlled by traffic signals. Eglinton Avenue West in this vicinity is comprised of two westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes plus an eastbound H.O.V. lane. Eastbound left turns are prohibited during the 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. period, except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, and westbound left turns are prohibited at all times.

It is estimated that approximately 130 vehicles would make the eastbound left turn from Eglinton Avenue to Avenue Road during the morning peak period. Based on the results of our field observations and intersection capacity analysis, it is possible to accommodate this eastbound left turn movement during the morning peak period. With minor modifications to the signal timings at this intersection, there will be very little impact on the competing traffic movements and overall intersection delay. If the eastbound left turns are allowed during this time period, non-resident traffic may not need to use Latimer Avenue, Castlewood Avenue, Heddington Avenue or Castle Knock Road to access Avenue Road northbound.

The section of Avenue Road between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard is currently governed by a No Parking Anytime prohibition. Based on the results of our field observations and capacity analysis it is possible to accommodate parking between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on this section of Avenue Road. There will be no impact on existing traffic patterns during this time period and approximately 10 additional spaces will be available for evening parking adjacent to the Marshall McLuhan Secondary School.

We have consulted with Councillors Anne Johnston and Michael Walker and they have expressed no concern with this proposal.

Conclusion:

Rescinding the eastbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road will have a minimal impact on the intersection operation, while it may decrease non-resident traffic on local roadways near this intersection.

Amending the existing No Parking Anytime regulation on the east side of Avenue Road between Roselawn Avenue and Elwood Boulevard to No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday will have no impact on existing traffic patterns and will result in additional evening parking capacity in this vicinity.

Contact Name:

Jacqueline White, Acting Manager

Central Traffic Region

416-397-5021

David C. Kaufman

General Manager, Transportation Services

Barry H. Gutteridge

Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services

FJB/der