Intersection of Humberside Avenue and Quebec Avenue -
Installation of All-Way "Stop" Sign Control (High Park)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March 5, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City
Works Services:
Purpose:
To implement an all-way "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Humberside Avenue and
Quebec Avenue for eastbound Humberside Avenue traffic and northbound/southbound
Quebec Avenue traffic.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) "Stop" signs be installed for northbound and southbound traffic on Quebec Avenue at its
intersection with Humberside Avenue; and
(2) 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:
Councillors David Miller and Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, as well as area residents have forwarded
requests to this Department that consideration be given to the installation of an all-way "Stop"
sign control at the intersection of Humberside Avenue and Quebec Avenue.
Both Humberside Avenue and Quebec Avenue operate two-way and intersect to form a "T"-type
intersection. Right of way is controlled by a "Stop" sign for westbound traffic on
Humberside Avenue. A driveway to Humberside Collegiate Institute is located on the west side
of Quebec Avenue, opposite Humberside Avenue, effectively creating a 4-way intersection.
A recent 8-hour traffic survey conducted by City Works Services at this intersection during the
morning and afternoon peak and off-peak periods recorded a total of 1016 vehicles travelling on
Quebec Avenue (558 northbound, 458 southbound), 338 vehicles approaching westbound on
Humberside Avenue and 113 vehicles approaching eastbound at the driveway to Humberside
Collegiate Institute. Additionally, 1488 pedestrians (1451 adults and 37 children) crossed
Quebec Avenue and 278 pedestrians (258 adults and 20 children) crossed Humberside Avenue at
this intersection.
An examination of Toronto Police Service accident records for the subject intersection revealed
that from January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1995, there was one reported accident, which was not
pedestrian or cyclist related. More recent accident information is not currently available.
City Works Services has evaluated this intersection against the criteria governing the installation
of "Stop" signs which encompass such factors as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and pedestrian
usage of the intersection, physical and geometric configuration, surrounding area traffic control
and safety experience, and concludes that the warrants for an all-way "Stop" sign control are
satisfied.
Specifically, the installation of an all-way "Stop" sign control at this intersection would be in
keeping with the pattern that has been established in the area and would enhance safety for
pedestrians. While private driveways are technically not part of an intersection, I note that
vehicles entering a roadway from a private drive are legally required to come to a stop and yield
the right-of-way to approaching motorists and pedestrians.
Notwithstanding the above, when arrangements are made by City Works Services to install the
northbound/southbound "Stop" signs, an additional "Stop" sign will also be installed for
eastbound traffic exiting the driveway at Humberside Collegiate Institute.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Spiros Stamopoulos, 392-7771, Traffic Investigator.