School Crossing on Keeler Boulevard at
Brooks Road Public School
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following
report (June 30, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:
Purpose:
To address the need for parking/stopping restrictions on Keeler Boulevard in the vicinity of
the proposed School Crossing at Brooks Road Public School.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $400.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of these stopping
restriction signs are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No.
20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2)the parking and stopping regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted;
and
(3)the appropriate by-laws be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a result of a meeting with the Toronto Police, Principal Bruce Daley of Brooks Road
Public School and Road and Traffic Services staff, the feasibility of installing a regulation
School Crossing, along with the complimentary No Stopping Anytime restrictions was
examined. Furthermore, adjustments to the School Bus Loading Zone was investigated.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Keeler Boulevard is a residential collector road located north of Military Trail and east of
Neilson Road. A 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is posted on this road and appropriate
school area signs exist warning motorists of the presence of children in the area. Currently,
parking is permitted for a period of 30 minutes along the south/school side of the road while
stopping is restricted during the weekdays on the opposite/north side. This signing is
consistent with the new standard in the Scarborough district. An efficiently operating school
turning circle exists at this school.
There are to be a number of changes on Keeler Boulevard in front of Brooks Road Public
School in the 1998/1999 school year. A school safety patrol will be established at this school
to assist children crossing Keeler Boulevard at Tweedrock Crescent. In order to
accommodate this program, Road and Traffic Services will be installing a regulation School
Crossing on the east side of this intersection.
Along with the installation of the School Crossing, to ensure good sight lines for the
patrollers and pedestrians crossing at this location, it is necessary to restrict stopping on
either side of the crossing. However, by restricting stopping in this area, we will be reducing
the size of the existing School Bus Loading Zone. This is of concern to Mr. Daley as in the
new school year, the number of school buses providing service to Brooks Road Public
School will increase significantly.
As such, it was discussed and agreed upon by all parties involved that the School Bus
Loading Zone could be shifted and enlarged to a location west of the existing location. The
remaining section on the south side where the School Bus Loading Zone previously existed
will be signed as No Stopping Anytime. This restriction will further enhance sight lines in
this area. Ample permitted parking for up to 30 minutes will continue to be allowed west of
the parking lot entrance.
Conclusions:
Adjusting and enlarging of the School Bus Loading Zone as well as the installation of No
Stopping Anytime restrictions on either side of the proposed School Crossing will increase
safety and accommodate the school busing demands in the 1998/1999 school year at Brooks
Road Public School.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations
Works and Emergency Services, Scarborough District
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
KeelerSouth 42 metresEdenmills8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
BoulevardWest ofDrive4:00 p.m.
David(EastMonday to
DriveIntersection)Friday
Appendix 2
"No Stopping"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
KeelerSouth 42 metres WestTweedrockAnytime
Boulevardof David DriveCrescent
(East Intersection)
KeelerNorth15 metres East15 metres WestAnytime
BoulevardTweedrock CrescentTweedrock Crescent
(East Intersection)(East Intersection)
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
KeelerSouth TweedrockEdenmills8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
BoulevardCrescentDrive4:00 p.m.
(East(EastMonday to
Intersection)Intersection)Friday
