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SOLUTIONS:

Listed below are three options complete with individual
sketches for the improvements to the lane east of
Shaughnessy between Kingsway and Elgin they are as follows;

L) Turn the lane into a 'one way' going north to Kingsway

Advantages:

~ allows traffic to access parking lots at peak
hour
eases traffic congestion at Elgin during rush
hour
inexpensive solution
reduces traffic volume on a narrow lane

vantages:

~ does not alleviate hazardous turning movements
from lane onto Kingsway
will inconvenience public trying to make the
short cut at evening rush hour

Close off lane to thru traffic at Kingsway

Advantages:
- inexpensive solution
reduce traffic volume in lane
will still allow access to parking lots and
garbage dumpsters
eliminates hazaradous intersection at Kingsway
~ creates a better traffic flow on Kingsway and
Elgin at peak hours
Disadvantages:
- will inconvenience public trying to use lane as
a shortcut to Kingsway and Elgin
~ as the lot to the east is vacant some
shortcutting may occur and create a more
hazardous situation than what's present

3) Purchase additional land to widen lane

Advantages:
- improves ease of movement through lane
- creates access to parking lots at peak hour
Disadvantages:
~ very expensive to relocate hydro poles and
purchase of private property
- May increase traffic volumes in lane
- speed of traffic may increase beyond the 20 kmh
designated speed

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