The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 4, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

Purpose:

To install an all way stop control, to improve pedestrian and motorist safety at the intersection of Heathrow Drive and Chesham Drive/Forthbridge Crescent.

Source of funds:

Funds for the installation of an all way stop control are included within the 1998 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

This department recommends that Schedules XVIII and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Heathrow Drive and Chesham Drive/Forthbridge Crescent.

Council Reference/Background/History:

A previous study was conducted in October of 1992 to determine whether an all way stop control would be warranted at the above noted intersection. Based upon the results of the study, an all way stop was not recommended. This department has subsequently been requested by Councillor Maria Augimeri to reevaluate the traffic operations in an effort to improve pedestrian safety by implementing any necessary improvements.

Discussion:

Currently, southbound motorists on Forthbridge Crescent and northbound motorists on Chesham Drive are required to stop at Heathrow Drive. The above referenced intersection forms a standard four legged intersection. Heathrow Drive traffic currently travels free flow from Tumpane Avenue, which is 213 metres to the east of Chesham Drive/Forthbridge Crescent, to Jane Street, which is 427 metres to the west. The Tumpane Public School is located on the south side of Heathrow Drive, east of the intersection.

Observations by staff of this department have concluded that the numerous children which cross the roadway during the morning and evening peak periods, do so without the protection of the stop controls.

The results of the most recent all way stop study, conducted on February 24, indicate that the technical requirements for the installation of an all way stop control have been satisfied.

Conclusions:

In view of the foregoing, this department supports the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Heathrow Drive and Chesham Drive/Forthbridge Crescent.

Contact Name:

Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484