Humber-Happenings-Magazine-Spring-2016

COMMUNITY ACTION
THE HBSCA
IS WORKING HARD
TO KEEP YOU MOVING
An Update on Traffic and Transportation in Humber Bay Shores
BY JIM REEKIE
We have been working with
our City Councillor and
Traffic and Planning Department
to resolve ongoing traffic issues in
the area. Resolving congestion and
restricting outside traffic are on the ticket
for this round of updates.
PARK LAWN AND LAKE SHORE —
RESOLVING CONGESTION
We know there have been particularly
frustrating times with drivers running
red lights and blocking lanes as well as
congestion in the intersection. We have
asked that there be no right hand turns
onto Park Lawn south Monday to Friday
mornings from 7am-9am.
Transportation Services would like to
try Bluetooth technology to post real
travel times on the Gardiner Expressway
to downtown (Yonge Street) via Park Lawn
Road to Lake Shore compared to staying
on the Gardiner Expressway, however,
this has been tested with less than satisfactory
results. We propose Park Lawn
South Bound should be closed Monday to
Friday 7am to 9am.
MARINE PARADE DRIVE —
LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY
As you may have noticed we have tried
implementing “local traffic only” signs
and this has not been effective. Traffic is
getting worse on Marine Parade Drive. A
simple solution would be pay duty police
on Marine Parade Drive Monday to Friday
from 7am to 9am. Only local traffic would
be let through, while the rest would be
turned around and sent back to Lake
Shore. If this is not effective, we propose
closing Marine Parade Drive Monday to
Friday 7am to 9am.
City Council approved restricting right
hand turns onto Marine Parade Drive
from eastbound Lake Shore Monday to
Friday from 7am to 9am. Signage will be
installed within a few weeks, however
what remains to be seen is whether or not
the city will provide police to ticket those
who make the turn regardless.
We continue to experience frustrations
with regard to the relentless traffic flow on
Park Lawn that impedes residents’ ability
to enter and exit their building. Transportation
Staff are looking into replacing
the current “Yield” sign on the Park Lawn
off ramp with a “Stop” sign, which should
create breaks in the flow of traffic. HH
Jim Reekie
Vice President, Humber Bay Shores
Condominium Association Board of Directors
HUMBER BAY SHORES
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
HBSCA CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are seeking community volunteers to assist
with the magazine and other committees.
Email: hbsca@rogers.com • Message: 416-792-4964
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