June 30, 1998

  To:Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council

 From:Gary H. Welsh, Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works and Emergency Services, Scarborough District

 Subject:Stop Control on Ben Stanton Boulevard at Ben Alder Drive, Scarborough City Centre

 Purpose:

 To investigate the need to install a northbound stop sign on Ben Stanton Boulevard at Ben Alder Drive.

 Funding Sources Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of this stop sign are available in the Road and 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.

Council Reference/Background/History:

 At the request of a resident of Benshire Drive, Road and Traffic Services investigated the need for a northbound stop sign on Ben Stanton Boulevard at Ben Alder Drive.

  Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 The intersection of Ben Stanton Boulevard and Ben Alder Drive is located in the community to the north of Lawrence Avenue, and to the west of Bellamy Road North. Staff have conducted traffic investigations and determined that due to reduced sight lines at this "T" type intersection, a northbound stop sign is now warranted to indicate the right-of-way. 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 northbound stop sign on Ben Stanton Boulevard at Ben Alder Drive will improve traffic operation at the intersection by defining the right-of-way.

 Contact Name:

 Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

E-mail: clayton@city,scarborough.on.ca

 Gary H. Welsh

Director

Road and Traffic Services

Works and Emergency Services

Scarborough District

        Appendix 1

 "Compulsory Stops"

 Regulation To Be Enacted

   Column 1Column 2

 IntersectionStop Street

 Ben Stanton Boulevard andBen Stanton Boulevard

Ben Alder Drive