Proposal for All-Way Stop Control at the Intersections

of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard

and at Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard

The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July7,1998) from the Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, East York:

Purpose:

To report on the proposed introduction of all-way stop control at the intersections of WoodmountAvenue and Springdale Boulevard and Woodington Avenue at Springdale Boulevard.

Source of Funds:

The funds associated with the installation of all-way stop control at these two intersections can be accommodated within the current 1998 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)The appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way stop control at the intersection of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard;

(2)The appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way stop control at the intersection of Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard; and,

(3)The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action to give effect thereto.

Council Reference/Background/History:

The Works and Emergency Services Department received a request from Mr. Anthony Ali, 115Woodmount Avenue, through Councillor Case Ootes' office for the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard. A preliminary review of the area indicated that Woodmount Avenue and Springdale Boulevard and Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard are the only two remaining intersections in the neighbourhood which do not have all-way stop control. For this reason, staff reviewed the applicability of all-way stop control at both intersections.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department completed a comprehensive review of the installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Woodmount Avenue and SpringdaleBoulevard and Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard. This review included an analysis of recent traffic turning movement counts at both intersections, a review of the historical collision history as well as a review of the appropriateness of all-way stop control, given the traffic characteristics of the neighbourhood.

The application of recent turning movement counts at both intersections to the East York all-way stop warrant reveals that both intersections do not satisfy the warrant criteria. Both intersections are less than 60 per cent. warranted.

One reportable collision occurred at the intersections of Woodington Avenue and Springdale Avenue, between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 1997, which would have been susceptible to correction with all-way stop control.

A field investigation by staff revealed, however, that the above-noted intersections are the only two intersections not controlled by all-way stops in the neighbourhood bounded by Sammon Avenue, Coxwell Avenue, Woodbine Avenue and Danforth Avenue ( the intersection of Sammon Avenue and Glebemount Avenue was approved for all-way stop control by East York Community Council on June 24, 1998). Within an area such as this, where all-way stop control is prevalent, the motorist perceives a reasonable expectation that similar controls exist throughout the neighbourhood. A field review conducted by staff confirms that the expectation for east/west motorists on SpringdaleBoulevard is that north/south motorists also must stop at these two intersections. For this reason, notwithstanding that the volumetric and collision warrants are not satisfied, the introduction of all-way stop control at these two intersections is prudent based upon sound traffic engineering judgement. A diagram showing the location of all-way stop control in this neighbourhood is attached for reference.

Conclusions:

Although the technical all-way stop warrant criteria are not met at the intersections of WoodmountAvenue and Springdale Boulevard and Woodington Avenue and Springdale Boulevard, the prevalence of all-way stop control in the immediate area give the motorist the reasonable perception that all intersections are under all-way stop control. For this reason, staff recommend the installation of all-way stop control at these two intersections.

Contact Name:

Peter Bartos, P.Eng.

Transportation Engineer

East York District

778-2225

Insert Table/Map No. 1

Proposed All-Way Stop Locations