Royal York Court and Royal York Road Intersection - Request for Priority Review

Some pedestrians have been observed attempting to cross the street during busy times where sight lines are impeded due to queued traffic. The movement through this intersection is further complicated at times by stopped Toronto Transit Commission and school buses. These concerns have been further exacerbated by temporary construction in the area and the temporary closure of the left-hand turn lane on Royal York Road leading to the private driveway into Humbertown Plaza. As a result, some motorists have been making dangerous U-turns or illegal left-hand turns onto Lambeth Road to avoid traffic delays. Someone recently resorted to moving the road pylons on their own to allow some of these turns. Given the impact on traffic flow and safety, I am making the following request to the Community Council.

Undertake a review of the temporary lane closure to ensure it is functioning properly and determine whether further modifications are warranted; and d. Examine potential mitigation measures to improve traffic movement in the area, including adjustments to the signal timing sequence at the signalized intersection immediately north and south on Royal York Road.