Suggested Two-Way Traffic Operation -

Markham Street between Robinson Street

and the first lane north (Trinity-Niagara)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the recommendations contained in the following communication (July 13, 1999) from Councillors Pantalone and Silva:

Purpose:

To permit residents of Palmerston Avenue and Markham Street using the laneway to access their garages via Markham Street, as opposed to having to travel all the way to Dundas Street West.

Recommendations:

(1)That approval be given to rescind the existing one way traffic operation and permit two way traffic operation on Markham Street from Robinson Street to the lane 38 metres north (No.54 Markham Street) to provide access to the lane system from the south with the conditions enumerated below:

(a)Parking is prohibited at anytime on west side of Markham Street from Robinson Street to a point 50 meters north;

(b)Parking is prohibited at anytime on the east side of Markham Street from Robinson Street to a point 40 metres north;

(c)An island or planter is installed on Markham Street fronting Premises No. 45 to prevent traffic from proceeding the wrong-way on the street; and

(d)Suitable advisory signs are installed on Markham Street at Robinson Street to alert motorists that northbound traffic ends at a midblock point.

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be required.

Background:

At our request and on behalf of area residents, Transportation Services Staff investigated and reported on the possibility of rescinding the existing one way traffic operation and allowing two - way traffic operation on Markham Street between Robinson Street and the first lane to the north of Robinson Street (see attached report).

We have consulted with area residents and have been advised by them to proceed with this change on this portion of Markham Street.

It is noted that approval of Recommendation 1 (c), the installation of an island/planter to prevent traffic from proceeding the wrong way on the street, would constitute a highway alteration under the provisions of the Municipal Act. This would require public advertising of the proposed island / planter and the hearing of deputations by Community Council. The Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services is also requested to prepare the appropriate drawings.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

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(A copy of the communication dated December 10, 1998 from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services, addressed to Councillor Pantalone, referred to in the forgoing report was forwarded to all Members of the Toronto Community Council with the agenda for its meeting on July 15, 1999, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk).