Installation of "Stop" Sign Control - Intersection of
Grassmere Road and Willard Avenue and Intersection
of Grassmere Road and Windermere Avenue
(High Park)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(August31, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation
Division, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To implement "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Grassmere Road and Willard
Avenue and at the intersection of Grassmere Road and Windermere Avenue.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable
Recommendations:
(1)That a "Stop" sign be installed for westbound traffic on Grassmere Road at its
intersection with Willard Avenue;
(2)That a "Stop" sign be installed for eastbound traffic on Grassmere Road at its
intersection with Windermere Avenue; and
(3)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:
At the request of area residents, and in consultation with High Park Councillors Chris
Korwin-Kuczynski and David Miller, Works staff have investigated the feasibility of
installing a "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Grassmere Road and Willard Avenue
and at the intersection of Grassmere Road and Windermere Avenue.
Grassmere Road from Willard Avenue to Windermere Avenue operates two-way with a
pavement width of 8.5 metres and a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour. Willard Avenue
in the vicinity of Grassmere Road operates two-way with a pavement width of 8.6 metres
and a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour. Windermere Avenue has a pavement width
which varies between 8.5 and 10.9 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Both
streets intersect to form a "T"-type intersection respectively and there is currently no "Stop"
sign control in any direction of travel at either of these intersections.
An examination of Toronto Police Service accident records for the subject intersections
revealed that from January 1, 1993 to March 31, 1997, there were no reported accidents.
Works staff have evaluated these intersections against the criteria governing the installation
of "Stop" signs which encompass factors such as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and
pedestrian usage of the intersection, physical and geometric configuration, surrounding area
traffic control and safety experience, and have concluded that the warrants for "Stop" sign
control at both intersections are satisfied.
Specifically, the installation of "Stop" sign control at these intersections would clearly
establish right-of-way for vehicular traffic and would enhance safety for pedestrians.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Spiros Stamopoulos, 392-7771
Traffic Investigator