<%image(2/20050308-mhlaneway2.jpg|400|300|City Council voted March 1, 2005 to close the laneway to traffic entering from Thurlow Street. The motion was presented by Tim Stevenson and seconded by Raymond Louie. Only Sam Sullivan was opposed.)%>

City Council voted March 1, 2005 to close the laneway to traffic entering from Thurlow Street. The motion was presented by Tim Stevenson and seconded by Raymond Louie. Only Sam Sullivan was opposed.The resolution ordering the partial closing of the laneway read as follows:

1. Mole Hill Lane, Vancouver (File 8111)

MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Louie

WHEREAS

1. The Mole Hill residents have been lobbying for some time for a complete closure of the Mole Hill Lane at the midblock pedestrian crossing area;

2. The City Engineer has advised that a complete closure cannot be supported because of significant safety concerns relating to trucks backing out of the lane;

3. The City Engineer has also advised that it is feasible to install the devices described in this motion, and that although this is a diversionary traffic calming measure, the volumes of vehicles affected are very small, and there is unlikely to be significant concern from, or impact on the surrounding community;

4. This alternative has been reviewed with representatives of the residents who agree that it addresses their concerns.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

1. That the Engineering Services Department install as soon as possible, a temporary barrier and signage at the intersection of Thurlow Street and the lane south of Comox Street, (the Mole Hill lane), which will prevent and prohibit vehicle entry to this easterly end of the lane, while still allowing vehicles to exit the lane,

2. That this installation be monitored for six months to determine effectiveness in reducing through traffic in the Mole Hill lane, and that it does not cause any significant negative traffic impacts or complaints in the surrounding community.

3. And further that if this trial period is successful, the measures be made permanent, (subject to approval of a funding source).

CARRIED
(Councillor Sullivan opposed)