March 30, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Proposed Introduction of "DO NOT ENTER" Prohibition
No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West
(Markland-Centennial)
Purpose:
To amend the By-law to prohibit inbound traffic at the easterly driveway and outbound traffic
at the westerly driveway at the subject property.
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)entrance to the easterly driveway to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West be
prohibited;
(2)exit to the westerly driveway to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West be
prohibited; and
(3)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, to ensure counter-clockwise site traffic circulation, the
easterly access to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West would be designated as
one-way outbound operation only and the westerly access a one-way inbound operation only
through appropriate signage and pavement markings and by by-law (map Attachment No. 1.,
Site Plan Attachment No. 2). The "Do Not Enter" prohibitions are necessary to minimize the
potential for vehicular conflict at this site as well as to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow
on Dundas Street West.
Discussion:
The development at No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street West has proceeded and is now
occupied. The "Do Not Enter" prohibition will increase motorists awareness of the intended
operation of the driveways and allow for enforcement by the Toronto Police Service.
Conclusion:
The "Do Not Enter" prohibitions at the driveways to No. 5451 and No. 5453 Dundas Street
West will improve traffic safety, and allow for enforcement of illegal movements to and from
the site.
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
Attachments
cc:
Street File -Dundas Street W.
