All Way Stop Control - Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive -
North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 31, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3:
Purpose:
To remove the southbound stop control, in order to eliminate any potential confusion for motorists and pedestrians, at the
intersection of Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the removal of the southbound stop control are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Schedules XVIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended so that
southbound traffic not be required to stop at the intersection of Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The former City of North York Council, approved a development application by Royal Mansions Inc. for a 298 unit
condominium apartment at 15-25 Lorraine Drive. The approval was conditional upon the closure to through traffic on
Lorraine Drive east of Blakeley Road by means of constructing a cul-de-sac for westbound traffic on the east side of
Blakeley Road, and redirecting eastbound traffic north onto Blakeley Road.
The intent of the closure was to create a physical separation between the redevelopment area within the Uptown Plan and
the stable residential community to the west.
The new roadway configuration has resulted in the elimination of the former Blakeley Road and Lorraine Drive "T"
intersection alignment. The new alignment has resulted in a 90 degree curve for eastbound and southbound motorists.
Discussion:
Currently, eastbound traffic on Lorraine Drive is not required to stop for southbound traffic, whereas southbound Blakeley
Road traffic is required to stop.
As free flow traffic on Lorraine Drive is required to turn left at Blakeley Road and Blakeley Road traffic is required to stop
prior to turning right on to Lorraine Drive, this irregular right-of-way control creates driver and pedestrian confusion and
uncertainty, as there are no crossing paths of vehicular traffic.
Conclusions:
To increase motorist and pedestrian safety, this department supports the removal of the southbound stop control at the
intersection of Blakeley Road at Lorraine Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484