October 27, 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council

From:Gary Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services, District 4

Subject:Parking and Pedestrian Crossings In Front of Mary Shadd Public School on Hupfield Trail, Scarborough Malvern

Purpose:

To address the need to amend the parking/stopping restrictions in the area of Mary Shadd Public School (P.S.) on Hupfield Trail.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $1000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking/stopping restriction signs is available in the Transportation Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;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

(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly;

(4)the Toronto Police, Community Policing Support install an adult guard at the new School Crossing; and

(5)the Toronto Transit Commission relocate the bus stop further north of the existing location.

Council Reference/Background/History:

As a result of a meeting with the principal of Mary Shadd P.S., an officer from the Toronto Police, Community Policing Support and Transportation Services staff, a number of adjustments to the parking/stopping restrictions and School Crossing locations were examined.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Currently this school has the standard 30 minute school side parking restriction with a stopping restriction on the opposite side of the road. The specifics of these restrictions are "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" signs along the east/south side of Hupfield Trail with a "No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" and "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday" restriction on the west/opposite side, the latter restriction in front of a super mailbox in the area.

Two school crossings, which are appropriately signed with No Stopping Anytime restrictions 9 metres on either side, exist at the north and south end of the school. Also, a TTC bus stop is located immediately in front of the school and the appropriate No Standing restriction is posted. A School Bus Loading Zone also exists along the front of the school. These restrictions result in making the permissive parking area so small that only 2 private vehicles can park temporarily.

On-Street Parking Observations:

Site traffic studies were conducted on Wednesday, May 20, 1998 during the morning and the afternoon admission/dismissal times. The following table shows the results of these observations:

This table shows that most parents/guardians have a tendency to park directly abutting the school grounds while fewer motorists parked on the west or opposite side of the road. By parking on the school side of the road, their passengers were allowed direct/safe access to/from the school.

It should also be noted that, several vehicles were also recorded making three-point-turns along the front of the school. We are concerned about motorists making "three-point turns" in sensitive school areas specifically because when vehicles reverse, driver visibility of pedestrians, especially small children, may be seriously reduced. As such, we have advised the principal that, although less convenient, perhaps the safest way for parents to change their direction of travel would involve going around the block.

Pedestrian Crossing Concerns

Transportation Services staff recorded the volume and location of pedestrian crossings by this school simultaneously with the parking observations. This information has been detailed in the following tables.

School Patrollers Present: 8:30 a.m to 8:45 a.m. & 3:27 p.m. to 3:42 p.m.

School Patrollers Present: 8:30 a.m to 8:49 a.m. & 3:27 p.m. to 3:38 p.m.

It is encouraging to note that the School Crossings were well utilized, particularly by the younger pedestrians. Most importantly, no conflicts between motorists or pedestrians were recorded during our study.

Collision History on Hupfield Trail in the Vicinity of Mary Shadd P.S.

A three year review, January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1996, of the reported collision history along Hupfield Trail near Mary Shadd P.S. revealed that, during this time period, four collisions were reported. The collision in 1996 involved a motorist turning into the driveway at Mary Shadd P.S. and striking a child on the sidewalk. Fortunately only minimal injuries were sustained. The other three collisions occurred in 1994 and involved a variety of drivers actions. Considering the nature of these minor collisions, further investigation was not required.

Conclusions:

As a result of our meetings and investigation of this location, we are recommending a number of amendments to the parking/stopping restrictions to facilitate the installation and relocation of the School Crossings, TTC bus stop, School Bus Loading Zone and permitted parking areas. The specifics of our recommendations are as follows:

(1)that the two existing School Crossings at the north and south end of the school be combined into one central School Crossing at Lady Bower Crescent (south intersection);

(2)that the police employ an adult crossing guard at this new location;

(3) that a No Stopping Anytime restriction be installed on both sides of the road 9 metres on either side of the new School Crossing;

(4)that the TTC bus stop be relocated to the north end of the school; and

(5) that the existing "30 minute, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" parking restriction be amended to create additional on-street parking spaces along the school frontage.

We will continue to monitor this location following the parking/school crossing amendments.

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

Transportation Services

Works and Emergency Services

District 4

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Appendix 1

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Hupfield West44 metres north23 metres north8:00 a.m to

Trailof Horseshoeof Glanvil Crescent4:00 p.m.

Crescent (North(North Intersection)Monday to

Intersection)Friday

Hupfield West48 metres north40 metres north8:00 a.m to

Trailof Glanvil Crescentof Lady Bower Crescent4:00 p.m.

(North Intersection)(South Intersection)Monday to

Friday

Hupfield West58 metres northLady Bower Crescent8:00 a.m to

Trailof Lady Bower(North Intersection)4:00 p.m.

Crescent (South Monday to

Intersection)Friday

HupfieldBoth23 metres north 18 metres furtherAnytime

Trailof Glanvil Crescentnorth

(North Intersection)

HupfieldBoth40 metres north 18 metres furtherAnytime

Trailof Lady Bowernorth

Crescent (South

Intersection)

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Rescinded

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5

Maximum

Period

HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted

HupfieldEast 41 metres north 40 metres north8:00 a.m. to30 minutes

Trailof Glanvil of Lady Bower4:00 p.m.

Crescent (NorthCrescent (SouthMonday to

Intersection)Intersection)Friday

Appendix 2

"No Stopping"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4

HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days

Hupfield West44 metres north41 metres north8:00 a.m to

Trailof Horseshoeof Glanvil Crescent4:00 p.m.

Crescent (North(North Intersection)Monday to

Intersection)Friday

Hupfield West48 metres north ofLady Bower8:00 a.m to

TrailGlanvil CrescentCrescent4:00 p.m.

(North Intersection)(North Intersection)Monday to

Friday

HupfieldBoth9 metres south18 metres furtherAnytime

Trailof Lady Bower north

Crescent (North

Intersection)

"Parking for Restricted Periods"

Prohibition to be Enacted

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5

Maximum

Period

HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted

HupfieldEast 34 metres north 9 metres south8:00 a.m. to30 minutes

Trailof Glanvil of Lady Bower4:00 p.m.

Crescent (NorthCrescent (SouthMonday to

Intersection)Intersection)Friday

HupfieldEast Lady Bower 50 metres further8:00 a.m. to30 minutes

TrailCrescent north4:00 p.m.

(South Monday to

Intersection)Friday