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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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