Redesign Eltham Road Egress onto Helmcken Road - Councillor Rogers

"Councillor Rogers argued that current traffic studies underestimate congestion and danger caused by left-turning vehicles exiting Eltham onto Helmcken, especially with new density, comparing the situation to the previously problematic Erskine Lane. Director of Engineering Ivan Leung countered that traffic modeling showed minimal impact (0.5 second increase in delay) and that widening the road would undermine the town's active transportation goals by increasing pedestrian crossing time and maintenance costs. Council voted to request a formal staff report on road improvement options, including a 'no left turn' option."