August 31, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West - Designation of exclusive northbound right-turn lane (Downtown)

Purpose:

To designate the easterly northbound curb lane for right turns only on Spadina Avenue at Queen Street West.

Funding Sources:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $300.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the easterly northbound lane on Spadina Avenue at Queen Street West be designated exclusively for right-turning vehicles, from Queen Street West to a point 30.5 metres south thereof; and

(2)That 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.

Comments:

At the request from a member of the public, Transportation Services' staff have reviewed the operations of the northbound approach on Spadina Avenue to Queen Street West with the view of creating an exclusive northbound right-turn lane to improve safety for motorists and cyclists.

The intersection of Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West is controlled by traffic control signals. The northbound approach to this intersection consists of a left-turn lane, two through lanes and a right-turn lane. Two northbound discharge lanes are provided on the far side of this intersection.

   The northbound left-turn lane is currently adequately marked with pavement markings and is provided with an exclusive signal phase. The right-turn lane, whose taper starts approximately 50 metres south of Queen Street West, is marked with pavement markings only. Designation of the northbound curb lane for right turns only and the associated installation of the lane designation sign will provide better guidance for northbound motorists and cyclists approaching this intersection.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Danny Budimirovic, P.Eng.

Traffic Engineer, District 1 - Central Area

(416) 392-5209

   Director

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