Left Turn Prohibitions
South Intersection of Humberwood Boulevard
and View Green Crescent (Rexdale-Thistletown)
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June23,1999) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 2:
Purpose:
To prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns at the south intersection of HumberwoodBoulevard and View Green
Crescent.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of regulatory signs are contained in the TransportationServicesDivision=s
Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)a left turn prohibition be introduced on Humberwood Boulevard at ViewGreenCrescent (southintersection) for
northbound traffic;
(2)a left turn prohibition be introduced on View Green Crescent at HumberwoodBoulevard (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 HumberwoodBoulevard 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.
(A copy of each of Attachments Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council
with the agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of June23,1999, and a copy of each is on file in the office
of the City Clerk.)
