Parking and Traffic Concerns on Fundy Bay Boulevard by

David Lewis Public School and St. Maximilian Kolbe

Catholic School

Ward 17 - Scarborough Agincourt

 The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 29, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

 Purpose:

 To address the need for parking/stopping restrictions on Fundy Bay Boulevard adjacent to David Lewis Public School and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 The $1,000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these parking and stopping restriction signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;

 (2)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and

 (3)the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.

Council Reference/Background/History:

 As a result of a complaint from an area resident, with regard to traffic congestion on Fundy Bay Boulevard near Innislawn Avenue, we contacted Vice Principal Constantine Apostal of David Lewis Public School (P.S.) with a request to examine school related traffic/parking conditions at this location. A subsequent review of this area revealed that St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School (C.S.) is in close proximity to the public school and, as such, any traffic studies in the area should be done simultaneously.

 Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 Fundy Bay Boulevard is a residential collector road located north of McNicoll Avenue between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is posted on this road and appropriate school area signs exist warning motorists of the presence of children in the area. An all-way stop control exists in front of the schools at Fundy Bay Boulevard and Innislawn Road.

 Along the north/school side of the road, no signs restricting parking are posted. On the south/opposite side of the road, a "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction is posted. This latter restriction is posted from across from David Lewis Public School and to the north of the school but not across from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

 Traffic Operation Studies

 Traffic studies were conducted on Monday, April 6, 1998 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The results of these observations are shown in the following table.

 This table shows similar parking patterns at both schools. However, for those motorists not making use of the staff parking lots, it is clear that most parents/guardians have a tendency to park directly abutting the school property. Unfortunately, some other motorists parked on the south or opposite side of the road. This situation of parking on both sides of the road severely restricted the travel portion of the roadway to regular through traffic.

 Pedestrian Observations:

 Road and Traffic Services staff also recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings by the schools on Fundy Bay Boulevard. The following tables show these observations:

  These tables reflect typical patterns of pedestrians passing to/from both schools during the respective admission and dismissal hours.

 Collision History

 In addition to the studies outlined above, Road and Traffic Services conducted a thorough three-year collision review of the this area (1996, 1995 and 1994) that revealed that five collisions have been reported during this time period.

 Two of these collisions occurred in 1994. Unfortunately, one of these collisions involved a 15 year old pedestrian being struck by a vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way. Thankfully only minimal injuries were sustained by the pedestrian. No charges were laid against the driver of the vehicle in this instance that was not investigated at the scene. The remaining collision in 1994 involved only minor property damage in which the driver did not remain at the scene.

 In 1995 three collisions were reported. Two of these collisions occurred in inclement weather and neither one involved charges or anything beyond minor property damage. The remaining collision happened late in the evening (10:37 p.m.) of September 1995. In this collision, one of the drivers had been drinking. Fortunately however, only minor injuries were reported. None of these collisions could have been prevented with normal traffic management devices therefore, further analysis is not warranted at this time.

 Conclusions:

 Some alterations to the existing on-street parking restrictions along Fundy Bay Boulevard can make them more consistent with changes at other schools. Specifically, installing "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday" signs along the school/north side of Fundy Bay Boulevard directly in front of both schools such that vehicle passengers can directly access the schools without having to cross Fundy Bay Boulevard. This recommendation will provide sufficient room for approximately 30 private vehicles to park temporarily (24 spaces in front of the public school and 6 spaces along the front of the catholic school).

 Altering the remaining "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction opposite David Lewis P.S. to show the new restriction of "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m, Monday - Friday". The new restriction is recommended because it does not allow even temporary standing on this side of the road unlike the existing signs. This new restriction will also be extended to cover St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic School.

 Installing three new 15 metre "No Parking Anytime" corner restrictions within by the intersection of Innislawn Road and Fundy Bay Boulevard. Although one of these restrictions exists on the south/west side of this intersection, if properly obeyed, these new signs will help to maintain clear sight lines for both motorists and pedestrians.

 Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations

Works and Emergency Services

Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

  Appendix 1

 "No Parking"

 Prohibition to be Rescinded

 Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

 HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

 Fundy BayWestLucania Innislawn8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardPlaceRoad4:00 p.m.

Monday to

Friday

  Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

 HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

 Fundy BayWestLucania Seagrave8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardPlaceCrescent4:00 p.m.

(SouthMonday to

Intersection)Friday

  "No Stopping"

 Prohibition to be Enacted

 Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

 HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

 Fundy BaySouth andSeagrave20 metres East of8:00 a.m. to

BoulevardWestCrescentHawkshead Crescent4:00 p.m.

(South(WestMonday to

Intersection)Intersection)Friday

  "Parking for Restricted Periods"

 Prohibition to be Enacted

 Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5

 Maximum

Period

HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted

 Fundy BayNorth and20 metres 20 metres8:00 a.m. to30 minutes

BoulevardEastnorth ofeast of4:00 p.m.

SeagraveHawksheadMonday to

CrescentCrescentFriday

(South(West

Intersection)Intersection)