Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals

Eastern Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and

Queen Street East (East Toronto - Ward 26)

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (March 20, 1999) from the Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To obtain the necessary approvals to install traffic control signals on Eastern Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and Queen Street East, required to facilitate safe pedestrian crossing in conjunction with the construction of a new motion picture theatre complex as part of the Woodbine Park subdivision.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the traffic control signal installation, in the estimated amount of $85,000.00 are available under Transportation Services Capital Fund Code 296802.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)traffic control signals be installed on Eastern Avenue, approximately 175 metres east of Coxwell Avenue at the driveway to 1661 Queen Street East; and

(2)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

Eastern Avenue, between Coxwell Avenue and Queen Street East, is a four-lane roadway having a speed limit of 50km/h. A horizontal curve exists on Eastern Avenue approximately 125 metres south of Queen Street East.

Late last year, a motion picture theatre complex received site plan approval adjacent to the existing teletheatre on the south side of Queen Street East, east of the Eastern Avenue extension. The project is now under construction. Parking for these developments is located on the south side of the extension requiring pedestrians to cross this arterial street to access the facilities. As part of the site plan review, it was recognized that a protected pedestrian crossing at this point would be needed to facilitate safe access.

Adjacent traffic control signals are located on Eastern Avenue at Coxwell Avenue and at Queen Street East, approximately 175 metres to the west and 210 metres to the east, respectively. This spacing between controls is suitable with respect to the existing roadway geometry and traffic conditions in this vicinity. The theatre complex is expected to be completed in June, 1999. The traffic control signals would be installed in conjunction with the opening of the theatre. The signal installation is being undertaken as an element of the overall Eastern Avenue extension capital project.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Vince Suppa,

District 1, East Area, 397-5436

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