Deauville Intersections

Vision Zero improvements are being designed for two intersections in Flemingdon Park, along Deauville Lane at St. Dennis Drive and Grenoble Drive. The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan calls for engineering improvements where they are most needed to protect vulnerable users of our transportation system – people walking, children, seniors and people cycling.

 

The project areas include the intersections of:

  • Deauville Lane/St. Dennis Drive
  • Deauville Lane/Grenoble Drive
Map showing intersection of Deauville Lane at St. Dennis Drive and Grenoble Drive
Map showing locations planned for intersection improvements.

Existing Conditions

  • People walking have longer crossing distances than needed, putting them to risk of accidents
  • Space for people walking, cycling and driving are not clearly defined at intersections
  • People driving in different directions share a single lane, causing some to use the bike lane
  • Sidewalks are narrower than the current standard
  • Right-turn lanes are not accessible, especially for people with low or no vision
  • Larger than necessary turn radii mean that vehicles turn faster than is safe

Planned Changes

  • Shorten pedestrian crossing of vehicle lanes and adding a safety island
  • Create waiting areas to make people walking and cycling more visible
  • Keep existing lanes and add dedicated right-turn lane
  • Maintain bus stops and driveways
  • Replace right-turn channel with safety islands at corners to slow turning vehicles, widen sidewalks and increase green space
  • Separate people cycling from motor vehicles and pedestrians with safety islands
Rendering of planned improvements at Deauville Lane and St. Dennis Drive. The right-turn lane will be replaced with corner safety islands to slow turning vehicles and separate motor vehicles from people on foot and bike. People walking and cycling will have shorter distances to cross the street.
Artist’s rendering of planned intersection improvements at Deauville Lane/St. Dennis Drive.

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Existing Conditions

  • Too many paved surfaces than necessary and lack of green space
  • Right-turn channels are not accessible, especially for people with low or no vision. They also allow vehicles to turn faster than needed, putting vulnerable road users at risk
  • People walking have to cross longer distances than necessary, exposing them to vehicle traffic

Planned Changes

  • Create shorter, more direct travel path for people walking
  • Maintain existing motor vehicle lanes
  • Maintain driveways and bus stops
  • Refresh pavement markings
  • Reduce the curviness of corners to slow down turning vehicles
  • Replace right-turn channels with green space
Artist's rendering of intersection improvement at Deauville Lane/Grenoble Drive. The right-turn lanes will be replaced by trees, plantings and places to sit. People walking and cycling will have shorter distances to cross the street.
Artist’s rendering of the planned intersection improvements at Deauville Lane/Grenoble Drive.

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The comment period for this consultation has closed. The Public Consultation Report summarizes the feedback received.

A Public Drop-In Event was held on June 12, 2019, and included an opportunity to speak with project staff and view display boards.

Consultation Materials

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This project will address recent City Council decisions including:

  • 2018: City Council, as part of its Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, authorized the development of 10 intersection improvements across the city that can model the Complete Streets approach (EX35.26).
  • 2016: The City of Toronto released the Complete Streets Guidelines. They state that streets should safely accommodate all users, pedestrians, people cycling, transit services and motor vehicles, while also enhance local neighbourhood character.
  • 2013: The St. Dennis Drive and Deauville Lane intersection was identified as one of the top three most dangerous in Toronto (PW23.12).