8 December 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

From:Roberto Stopnicki

Director of Transportation Services - District 3

Subject:All Way Stop Control: Glengrove Avenue and West Grove Crescent

North York Centre South

Purpose:To install an all way stop control, to improve pedestrian and motorists safety, at the intersection of Glengrove Avenue and West Grove Crescent

Source of funds:

All costs associated with the installation of the all way stop control are included within the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendations:

That Schedules XVIII and XIX of By-Law #31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to stop at all approaches to the intersection of West Grove Crescent at Glengrove Avenue.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Currently, northbound and southbound motorists on West Grove Crescent are required to stop at Glengrove Avenue.

Observations by staff have indicated that the majority of motorists approaching the intersection are hesitant, as traditionally vehicles on a major street are not required to relinquish right-of-way to vehicles on a minor approach. Although eastbound and westbound motorists on Glengrove Avenue have the right-of-way, they are at times yielding to traffic on West Grove Crescent, which may ultimately increase the potential for collisions. This activity is creating a dangerous situation for both motorist and pedestrians entering this intersection.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

As a result of our investigations, it has been observed that motorists on Glengrove Avenue, although they have the right of way, are often yielding to traffic on West Grove Crescent. This condition creates confusion and may be the cause for the collisions which have occurred at the intersection.

Due to the confusion and number of potential conflicts for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, the Transportation Division supports the installation of an all way stop control, to increase the level of safety for both motorists and pedestrians.

Conclusions:

This department supports the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Glengrove Avenue at West Grove Crescent.

Contact Name:

Mr. Allen Pinkerton, Supervisor of Traffic Investigations

395-7463 (telephone)

395-7482 (facsimile)

ajpinker@city.north-york.on.ca (E-Mail)

Roberto Stopnicki,

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

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