Proposed Installation of Traffic Control Signals -

Jane Street at York Gate Mall

(Ward 7 - Black Creek)

The Works Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (May 13, 1999) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To obtain approval for the installation of traffic control signals on Jane Street at the York Gate Mall access, located approximately 246 metres north of Finch Avenue West.

Source of Funds:

All costs associated with the installation and maintenance of the traffic control signals are the responsibility of First Gulf Development, York Gate Mall. The estimated cost of installing traffic control signals, including a one time maintenance fee, is $70,000.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)traffic control signals be approved on Jane Street at the access to the York Gate Mall, located approximately 246 metres north of Finch Avenue West; and

(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.

Background:

A condition of approval of the development of the York Gate Mall, by York Gate Mall Limited, was the provision of a northbound left turn lane on Jane Street and traffic control signals at the northern Jane Street entrance.

Discussion:

Jane Street, at the northern access to the York Gate Mall, is a four lane arterial roadway. Adjacent traffic control signals on Jane Street are located 246 metres to the south at Finch Avenue West and 275 metres to the north at York Gate Boulevard. This spacing between traffic control signal locations is suitable to maintain Jane Street as a regional traffic corridor.

The combination of vehicular and pedestrian traffic volumes at the Jane Street/York Gate Mall access intersection satisfies the minimal technical warrants for the installation of traffic control signals.

All traffic accessing Jane Street and the majority of pedestrians crossing Jane Street are generated by the York Gate Mall development.

Staff of the Transportation Services Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department have consulted with Councillors Maria Augimeri and Peter Li Preti, who have provided support to this proposal.

Mr. Mark Kindrachuk, Development Manager for First Gulf Development Corporation, has been advised that once approval has been granted and the funds in the form of a certified cheque payable to the City of Toronto have been received, the traffic control signals would be installed.

Conclusions:

Traffic control signals are technically warranted and are recommended, subject to financing by First Gulf Development, on Jane Street at the northern driveway access to the York Gate Mall. The installation of the traffic control signals will enhance motorist and pedestrian safety in the area and will not negatively impact the integrity of Jane Street as a regional arterial roadway link.

Contact Name:

Allen Pinkerton, Manager, Traffic Operations - District 3

395-7463 (telephone)

395-7482 (facsimile)

ajpinker@city.north-york.on.ca (e-mail)