March 30, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of Left -Turn Prohibitions at
No. 5250 Dundas Street West
(Markland - Centennial)
Purpose:
To prohibit eastbound and southbound left turns to and from Dundas Street West at the access
to No.5250Dundas Street West.
Funding Sources:
The costs associated with the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the
property owner.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that;
(1)eastbound and southbound left turns at the access to No. 5250 Dundas Street West,
located approximately 75 metres west of Aukland Road, be prohibited at all times; and
(2)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give
effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any bills that may be required.
Background:
As a condition of site plan approval, vehicle access to the subject site was to be in-right,
out-right movements only to and from Dundas Street West at the proposed development at
No.5250DundasStreetWest (map Attachment No. 1, Site Plan Attachment No. 2 ). Left turns
to and from Dundas Street West are to be prohibited by physical restriction and by by-law.
The left-turn prohibitions are necessary to reduce the collision potential at the site access, as
well as to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow at the traffic control signals at
DundasStreetWest and Aukland Road.
Discussion:
The development at No. 5250 Dundas Street West is on the north side of Dundas Street West
approximately 75 metres west of Aukland Road. A Tim Hortons and a Wendys Restaurant is
being built at this location. Eastbound and southbound left-turns at the access to Dundas
Street West are being physically prevented by the construction of a raised concrete island. The
site also has a full movement access on Aukland Road. The prohibition of these left turns will
increase motorists awareness of the intended operation of the access and allow for
enforcement by the TorontoPoliceService.
Conclusions:
The prohibition of eastbound and southbound left turns at the access to
No.5250DundasStreetWest is a condition of site plan approval and will maintain safe and
efficient traffic flow on this section of Dundas Street West.
Contact Name:
Tony Dam, Supervisor, Traffic Engineering - District 2.
(416) 394-8414; Fax 394-8942.
John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Attachment
cc: Dundas St. W.
