June 23, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Traffic Concerns:
Fernalroy Boulevard Between Islington Avenue and Norseman Street
(Lakeshore-Queensway)
Purpose:
To address the concerns of area residents with respect to the speed and volume of vehicular traffic on Fernalroy Boulevard
between Spring Garden Road and Norseman Street.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signs are allocated in the Transportation Services
Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that all-way stop controls not be installed at the intersection of Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division - District 2 received various verbal requests for an all-way stop at the intersection of
Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue. These requests were the results of concerns regarding the speed of vehicular
traffic on Fernalroy Boulevard between Norseman Street and Islington Avenue. A map of the area is Attachment No. 1.
Comments:
To assess traffic conditions on Fernalroy Boulevard, the following information was obtained -
(1)manual approach counts conducted at the intersection of Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue;
(2)radar speed studies conducted on Fernalroy Boulevard near Leland Avenue;
(3)review of the three year collision history;
historical review of traffic conditions on Fernalroy Boulevard; and
road description, including parking restrictions, sidewalks and land use.
The following warrants need to be met in order to justify the installation of all-way stop controls on roads and streets
considered to be neither arterial nor major collector streets:
(a)total vehicle volume on all intersection approaches must exceed 350 for the highest hour recorded; and
(b)a volume split should not exceed 65/35 for a four-way control.
(1) Manual Turning Movement Count
Intersection: Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue
Count Type: ManualDate: Wednesday June 2, 1999
|
TIME |
N/B |
S/B |
E/B |
W/B |
N/B+S/B
TOTAL |
TOTAL
ENTERING
INTERSECTION |
BALANCE
OF FLOW
N+S/E+W |
|
7-8 AM |
18 |
16 |
8 |
10 |
34 |
52 |
65/35 |
|
8-9 AM |
36 |
34 |
17 |
8 |
70 |
95 |
74/26 |
|
3-4 PM |
27 |
24 |
15 |
12 |
51 |
78 |
65/35 |
|
4-5 PM |
33 |
34 |
13 |
17 |
67 |
97 |
69/31 |
|
TOTAL |
114 |
108 |
53 |
47 |
222 |
322 |
69/31 |
|
VEH/H |
29 |
27 |
13 |
11 |
56 |
80 |
N/A |
The following observations and analysis were derived from the traffic counts;(a)The highest hourly volumes recorded at the intersections of Fernalroy Boulevard and LelandAvenue was 97 vehicles.
This volume fails to satisfy the minimum vehicular volume requirement of 350vehicles necessary to fully satisfy the
volume warrant.
(b)The balance of flow for the highest hour recorded is 69/31 at the intersection of FernalroyBoulevard and Leland
Avenue. This split exceeds the maximum allowable 65/35volume split for four-way control; and
(3)Radar Speed Studies
The results of the radar speed studies conducted on Fernalroy Boulevard near St. George Street on June 2, 1999, between
the hours of 7-8 a.m. and 4-6 p.m., indicate an 85th percentile speed of 47km/h. The existing speed limit is 50km/h .
(4)Collision Review
A review of the collision history on Fernalroy Boulevard between Spring Garden Road and Norseman Street revealed one
reportable collision within this road section. This collision involved a single vehicle that lost control and was driven into
the ditch. The driver was subsequently charged with careless driving.
(5)Historical Review
Manual traffic counts conducted on September 24, 1998 revealed a total vehicle volume of 88vehicles with a volume split
of 67/33. The radar speed study conducted on the same day concluded that the overall 85th percentile speed was 50 km/h.
(6)Road Description
Road Classification:Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue are both classified as local roadways
Parking Regulations: Fernalroy Boulevard, Leland Avenue to a point 58 metres south of Lemington Avenue, no parking
8am to 6pm
Lane Configuration: Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue, one lane in each direction
Speed Limit: 50 km/h on Fernalroy Boulevard
50 km/h on Leland Avenue
Sidewalks:Leland Avenue, west of Fernalroy Boulevard, both sides
Land Use: residential
Conclusions:
Traffic conditions at the intersection of Fernalroy Boulevard and Leland Avenue, do not warrant the installation of all-way
stop controls. The results of the speed studies indicate that the speeds on Fernalroy Boulevard are within acceptable levels,
and that police enforcement is not warranted.
Contact Name:
Kevin Akins, Traffic Technologist, Transportation Services - District 2.
(416) 394-6046; Fax (416)394-8942
John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Attachment
cc: St. - Fernalroy Blvd.
