March 16, 1998
To: Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council
From: Gary H. Welsh, Director, Road & Traffic Services, Works and Environment, Scarborough District
Subject: Stop Sign on Piperbrook Crescent at Ling Road, Scarborough Highland Creek
Purpose:
To investigate the need to install a stop sign on Piperbrook Crescent at Ling Road.
Funding Sources:
The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of this stop sign are available in the Road & Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriated by-law be amended accordingly.
Background:
Road & Traffic Services staff investigated the need for a stop sign on Piperbrook Crescent at Ling Road due to the recent development of a residential community to the southeast.
Discussion:
The intersection of Piperbrook Crescent and Ling Road is located to the east of Morningside Avenue, south of Lawrence Avenue. Ling Road connects to both arterial roadways, therefore, a stop control on Piperbrook Crescent at Ling Road is considered necessary. It is anticipated that the stop control will be in place prior to the completion of a new residential development, located on the southeast extension of Piperbrook Crescent.
A stop sign at this intersection will also clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists behind the existing sidewalk. The installation of this stop sign will not require the trimming or removal of any trees in the area of the sign.
Conclusions:
The installation of a stop sign on Piperbrook Crescent at Ling Road, will improve traffic operation at the intersection by defining the right-of-way.
Contact Name:
Gary H. Welsh
Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment, Scarborough District
Telephone: 396-5061
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca
Gary H. Welsh
Director
Road & Traffic Services
Works & Environment, Scarborough District
Michael A. Price
Commissioner
Works & Environment, Scarborough District
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Appendix 1
A
Compulsory Stops@
Regulation to Be Enacted
Column 1 Column 2
Intersection Stop Street
Piperbrook Crescent and Piperbrook Crescent
Ling Road
