All Way Stop Control -
Johnston Avenue at Pewter Road -
North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 31, 1998) from the
Director, Transportation Services, District 3:
Purpose:
To install an all way stop control at the intersection of Johnston Avenue at Pewter Road.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of an all way stop control are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
The Transportation Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department recommends that Schedules XVIII and
XIX of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to stop at all approaches to the
intersection of Johnston Avenue and Pewter Road.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, eastbound and westbound traffic on Johnston Avenue is required to stop at Pewter Road. Johnston Avenue
functions as the major roadway as it carries a higher volume of traffic through the intersection than Pewter Road.
Northbound and southbound traffic on Pewter Road currently travels unrestricted from Sheppard Avenue West to Florence
Avenue.
A review of the departments intersection location file indicated that numerous all way stop studies have been completed in
the past. The results generally indicated that although steadily increasing, the warrants were not satisfied to support the
installation of an all way stop control.
As a result of additional concerns of local residents, a further all way stop study was completed. The results concluded that
traffic volumes have once again increased and the technical warrants have been satisfied.
It was also observed that with the majority of the traffic required to stop, motorists are confused with regards to the
right-of-way. The results have generally been that northbound and southbound traffic occasionally stops at the intersection
and eastbound and westbound motorists are increasingly disregarding the stop controls.
Consideration was given to reversing the stop controls, thereby allowing the heavier traffic volumes on Johnston Avenue to
free flow through the intersection. This was not deemed appropriate.
It is not anticipated that the installation of the additional stop controls will adversely impact traffic operations on Pewter
Road or Johnston Avenue, or result in the displacement of traffic to other adjacent roadways.
Conclusions:
The Transportation Division supports the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Johnston Avenue and
Pewter Road.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Traffic Operations, 395-7484