Stop Sign on Bush Gate at Bush Drive

Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 16, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

Purpose:

To investigate the need to install a stop sign on Bush Gate at Bush Drive.

Funding Sources:

The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of this stop sign are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of Councillor Faubert, on behalf of a resident of Bush Drive, Road and Traffic Services investigated the need for a stop sign westbound on Bush Gate at Bush Drive.

Discussion:

The intersection of Bush Gate and Bush Drive is located in the community to the north of Old Kingston Road, west of Morrish Road. At present, there is a stop control on Bush Gate where it intersects at Morrish Road.

Staff have conducted traffic investigations and determined that a stop sign would be beneficial at this intersection. This stop sign would clearly define the right-of-way at this location as well as providing area uniformity. The installation of this stop sign may require minor trimming of tree branches, however, this can be better determined upon completion of the sign installation.

Conclusions:

The installation of a stop sign on Bush Gate at Bush Drive, will improve traffic operation at the intersection by defining the right-of-way.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh

Director, Road & Traffic Services,Works & Environment, Scarborough District

Fax: 396-5681,

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

Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Intersection Stop Street

Bush Gate and Bush Gate

Bush Drive