The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

Purpose:

To install an all way stop control, to improve traffic flow and motorist safety at the intersection of Charleswood Drive and Collinson Boulevard.

Source of funds:

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

Recommendation:

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 Charleswood Drive and Collinson Boulevard.

Council Reference/Background/History:

A previous study was conducted in August of 1994 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 due to the low volume of traffic. This department has subsequently been requested by Councillor Michael Feldman to reevaluate the traffic operations at this intersection, and recommend any appropriate improvements.

Discussions:

Currently, eastbound and westbound motorists on Charleswood Drive are required to stop at Collinson Boulevard. Collinson Boulevard traffic is currently unrestricted from Invermay Avenue, which is 365 metres to the north of the intersection, to Wilson Avenue, which is 92 metres to the south.

The area surrounding the intersection is single family residential to the north and commercial to the south.

The results of the most recent all way stop study, conducted on February 11, indicated that the technical requirements for the installation of an all way stop control have now been satisfied.

Conclusions:

In view of the foregoing, this department supports the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Charleswood Drive and Collinson Boulevard.

Contact Name:

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