Reminder of Upcoming Public Meeting Re: Avenue Road Traffic Study

 

            

COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE REGARDING AVENUE ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY

 

Thursday, October 22^nd, 2009 at 7 P.M.

Auditorium - Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute, 125 Chatsworth Drive

 

 

Dear Neighbour,

 

A number of residents in the community have expressed concerns regarding traffic speed and volume, as well as pedestrian safety along Avenue Road, from Lawrence Avenue West to Eglinton Avenue West.

 

In order to determine if any remedial actions or improvements are required, the City's Transportation Services Division undertook a review of the collision history and traffic patterns, operating speeds, signage and pavement markings, traffic control signals, pedestrian activity/railing installation, as well as winter maintenance practices and road drainage conditions. 

 

The review was concentrated on three specific areas along Avenue Road. This decision was based on roadway alignment, collision history and pedestrian activity (school area). As such, the three areas that were reviewed are:

·        Glenview Avenue to Glengrove Avenue;

·        St. Clements Avenue to Roselawn Avenue; and

·        Elwood Boulevard to Eglinton Avenue.

 

The results of Transportation's analysis indicate that the following recommendations be implemented:

·        Installation of eastbound and westbound left-turn and through prohibitions during the a.m. and p.m. peak traffic periods at Avenue Road and Glencairn Avenue to reduce vehicle conflicts and collisions;

·        Reassessment in the spring of 2009 of the section of roadway between Glenview Avenue and Glengrove Avenue to determine the level of impact that the modifications to the pavement markings and signage have had on motorist awareness and collision patterns in this area;

·        Deployment of the Speed Watch Board on Avenue Road in the vicinity of Allenby Public School;

·        Increased Police enforcement of the 40 km/h speed limit; and

·        Installation of Decorative Aluminum Handrails/Splash Guards on the west side of Avenue Road between St. Clements Avenue and Castlefield Avenue.

 

In light of the aforementioned, I am holding a public meeting on October 22^nd to review the traffic study results and proposed recommendations.  Staff will be present to answer your questions.

 

I hope to see you at the meeting.