John Street at Adelaide Street West - Proposed Designation
of an Exclusive Northbound Right Turn Lane (Downtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March 12, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:
Purpose:
To designate the northbound curb lane on John Street, immediately south of Adelaide Street
West as an exclusive right turn lane.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $300.00 are
contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.
Recommendations:
(1) That the easterly northbound lane on John Street at Adelaide Street West be designated
for right-turning vehicles only, between Adelaide Street West and a point 30.5 meters 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:
The intersection of John Street and Adelaide Street West is controlled by traffic signals. The
northbound approach to this intersection consists of a right-turn lane and a through lane.
Northbound left turns are prohibited because Adelaide Street West is a one-way eastbound
roadway at this location. One northbound discharge lane is provided on the far side of this
intersection.
The northbound right-turn lane is currently 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 approaching
this intersection.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Danny Budimirovic, P. Eng., Traffic Engineer, District 1 - Central Area, 392-5209