Establishment of Designated Bicycle Lanes - Rathburn Road

Between The East Mall and Mimico Creek

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 16, 1998) from the Director, Transportation and Engineering Planning:

Purpose:

To propose the designation of the bicycle lanes installed on the north and south sides of RathburnRoad between The East Mall and Mimico Creek.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the pavement markings and regulatory signage are contained in the 1998 Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the bicycle lanes installed on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and a point 300.0 metres east of Martin Grove Road be constituted;

(2)a "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition be installed on both sides of Rathburn Road and a point 300.0metres east of Martin Grove Road; and

(3)the attached by-laws (Attachment Nos. 1, 2, and 3) receive Council approval.

Background:

The former Etobicoke Council, at its meeting held on October 6, 1997, approved the alteration of the existing pavement marking configurations on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and MimicoCreek to provide a two-lane cross-section with designated bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadway. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

Comments and Discussion:

The re-alignment of the pavement markings on Rathburn Road between The East Mall and MimicoCreek was completed in July of 1998, in accordance with plans developed by City staff in consultation with the Executive of the Community of Rathburn-Grove Ratepayers.

Conclusions:

The by-laws included in this report will give effect to the designation of the installation of the bicycle lanes and the stopping regulations associated with them.

Contact Name:

Don Pardoe, Construction Traffic Co-ordinator,

Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416)394-8422; Fax:(416)394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of September 16, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)