October 27, 1998

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Intersection of Glen Gordon Road and Indian Grove - Installation of AStop@ sign control. (Davenport)

Purpose:

To implement "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Glen Gordon Road and Indian Grove.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable

Recommendations:

(1)That a "Stop" sign be installed for westbound traffic on Glen Gordon Road at its intersection with Indian Grove; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

At the request of the Keele Street/Parkside Drive Traffic Safety Committee, Works staff investigated the feasibility of installing a westbound "Stop" sign at the intersection of Glen Gordon Road and Indian Grove.

Glen Gordon Road in the vicinity of Indian Grove operates one-way westbound with a pavement width of 6.0 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Indian Grove in the vicinity of Glen Gordon Road operates one-way southbound with a pavement width which varies between 6.7 and 7.0 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Both streets intersect to form a AT@-type intersection and there is currently no AStop@ sign control in any direction of travel at this intersection.

An examination of Toronto Police Service accident records for the subject intersection revealed that from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997, there were no reported collisions.

Works staff have evaluated this intersection against the criteria governing the installation of a "Stop" sign control which encompass factors such as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and pedestrian usage of the intersection, physical and geometric configuration, surrounding area traffic control and safety experience, and have concluded that the warrants for a "Stop" sign control have been satisfied.

Specifically, the installation of "Stop" sign control for motorists westbound on Glen Gordon Road would clearly establish right-of-way for vehicular traffic at the subject intersection and would enhance safety for pedestrians.

Davenport Councillors Betty Disero and Dennis Fotinos have been advised of this proposal and have no objections to this request.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Spiros Stamopoulos, 392-7771

Traffic Investigator

Director

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