Item - 2011.TE3.52

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.         City Council approve the alteration of the northeast corner of Roxborough Street East at Yonge Street, to remove the right-turn channel, generally as shown on the Drawing No. 421G-0005 dated April 2010, attached to the report dated December 10, 2010, from the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.

2.         Contingent upon the approval of the road alteration on the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Roxborough Street East in Recommendation 1, City Council approve the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Yonge Street and Roxborough Street West.

Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to install traffic control signals on Yonge Street at Roxborough Street West, and to alter the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Roxborough Street East to remove the existing right-turn channel.

The proposed traffic control signals will provide a safe and convenient crossing for pedestrians in this area while maintaining vehicular access to Yonge Street.  Removal of the right-turn channel from Roxborough Street East to Yonge Street is required so that vehicles making this turn do not interfere with the pedestrian crossings.  Overall, the environment for pedestrians will improve significantly.  Service to vehicular traffic and transit on Yonge Street should not be impacted significantly.