Proposed Introduction of Left-Turn

Prohibitions at 2530 Weston Road.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (May 12, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation:

Purpose:

To prohibit northbound and eastbound left turns to and from Weston Road at the access to 2530 Weston Road.

Funding Sources:

The cost of the installation of the appropriate signage is the responsibility of the property owner.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to 2530 Weston Road, located approximately 18 metres south of Fairglen Crescent, to/from Weston Road be prohibited at all times; and

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

Background:

As a condition of site plan approval, the Developer agreed to accept limited access (out-right movement only) to Weston Road from the proposed development at 2530 Weston Road. Left turns to and from Weston Road are to be prohibited by by-law and restricted by the physical lay-out of the driveway. The left-turn prohibitions are necessary to reduce the collision potential at this site access, as well as to maintain efficient traffic flow on this section of Weston Road.

Discussion:

The development at 2530 Weston Road is on the southwest corner of Weston Road and Fairglen Crescent. A Mighty Clean Coin Car Wash has been built and is now occupied at this location. Northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to Weston Road approximately 18 metres south of Fairglen Crescent have been discouraged by the construction of a channelized access to promote one-way out-right only operation. The site also has an access on Fairglen Crescent which provides for all access movements to and from Weston Road. The proposed prohibition of left turns will increase motorist awareness of the intended operation at the Weston Road access.

Conclusion:

The prohibition of northbound and eastbound left turns at the access to 2530 Weston Road is a condition of site plan approval, is supported by channelization of the driveway, and will promote safe and efficient traffic flow on this section of Weston Road.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Mr. Bruce Zvaniga, Manager, North and West Traffic Regions, 392-8826.

(A copy of the location plan, which was appended to the foregoing report, has been forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the June 15 and 16, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)