Item - 2013.PW25.3

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, at its meeting on June 19, 2013, deferred consideration of bicycle lanes and removing the northbound and southbound left turn lanes on Bay Street at the intersection of Bloor Street West, so that staff could consult further with the community. A community consultation meeting was held on July 31, 2013 to seek further input on the proposed bicycle lanes, removal of left turn lanes and the results of an evaluation of the pedestrian priority phase (pedestrian scramble) at the Bay Street and Bloor Street West intersection. In addition, staff met separately with the ABC Residents Association, the Greater Yorkville Residents Association,

Significant concerns were raised by area residents and businesses regarding the proposed loss of access to Bloor Street, as a result of the removal of the northbound and southbound left turn lanes and the restriction of those turning movements. As a result, staff have re-evaluated the proposal and have developed an alternative pavement marking plan to widen the southbound curb lane accompanied by sharrows (shared lane markings) and maintain the northbound and southbound left turn lanes. The sharrow treatment will be generally consistent with the design being implemented between Bloor Street West and College Street.