(Report dated June 12, 1998, addressed to North York Community Council, from the Commissioner of Transportation,
North York Civic Centre.) Subject:All Way Stop Control: Margaret Avenue at Pleasant View Drive, North York Seneca Heights
Purpose:To install an all way stop control, to improve pedestrian and motorists safety, at the intersection of Margaret
Avenue at Pleasant View Drive.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the all way stop control are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
The Transportation Division recommends that Schedule XVIII and XIX of By-Law #31001, of the former City of North
York, be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Margaret Avenue at Pleasant View
Drive.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, northbound and southbound motorists on Margaret Avenue are required to stop at Pleasant View Drive. Traffic
volumes on each roadway would indicate that Margaret Avenue is the major roadway and Pleasant View Drive the minor.
Observations by staff has indicated that the majority of motorists approaching the intersection are hesitant, as traditionally
vehicles on the major street are not required to relinquish right-of-way to vehicles on the minor approach. Although
eastbound and westbound motorists on Pleasant View Drive have the right-of-way, they are yielding to traffic on Margaret
Avenue, which may ultimately increase the potential for collisions. This activity is creating a dangerous situation for both
motorists and pedestrians entering this intersection.
Discussion:
Due to the high number of pedestrians crossing at this intersection and the confusion for motorists, the Transportation
Division supports the installation of an all way stop control to increase the level of safety for both motorists and pedestrians
at this location.
Conclusions:
In view of motorists and pedestrian safety, this department supports the installation of an all way stop control at the
intersection of Margaret Avenue at Pleasant View Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
(Copy of attached map, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
