June 23, 1999

To:Etobicoke Community Council

From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Subject:Left Turn Prohibitions:

South Intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and View Green Crescent

(Rexdale-Thistledown)

Purpose:

To prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns at the south intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and View Green Crescent.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of regulatory signs are contained in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)a left turn prohibition be introduced on Humberwood Boulevard at View Green Crescent (southintersection) for northbound traffic;

(2)a left turn prohibition be introduced on View Green Crescent at Humberwood Boulevard (southintersection) for eastbound traffic; and

(3)the associated by-laws (Attachment No. 1) receive Council approval.

Background:

The housing development located on the west side of Humberwood Boulevard, at the south leg of ViewGreen Crescent required the installation of an in-right/out-right intersection configuration because of the restricted sight lines created by the curve on Humberwood Boulevard. A map of the area is AttachmentNo. 2.

Discussion:

Although the intersection was physically built to deter inbound and outbound left turn movements, the introduction of left turn prohibitions will legislatively preclude any such traffic movements at this intersection, thus reducing the potential for collisions.

Conclusions:

Left turn prohibitions for northbound and eastbound traffic at the south intersection of Humberwood Boulevard and View Green Crescent will effectively manage traffic flow, increase the traffic safety at this location, and allow the police to enforce the prohibited turns.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Supervisor, Traffic Engineering - District 2.

(416)394-8453; Fax (416)394-8942.

John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA

Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Attachments

cc: St. - "H" and "V"