22 July 1999
To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From:Roberto Stopnicki,
Director, Transportation Services - District 3
Subject:All Way Stop Control: Draycott Drive and Wigmore Drive
Don Parkway
Purpose:
To install an all way stop control at the intersection of Draycott Drive and Wigmore Drive
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of an all way stop control are included within the 1999 operating budget.
Recommendations:
That Schedules XVIII and XIX of By-law #31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to require traffic to stop
on all approaches to the intersection of Draycott and Wigmore Drives.
Background:
Currently, northbound and southbound traffic on Wigmore Drive is required to stop at Draycott Drive. Traffic on Draycott
Drive is controlled by stop controls one block to the east and west at Victoria Park Avenue and Sloane Avenue,
respectively.
History:
On previous occasions, staff of the former City of North York Transportation Department was requested to consider the
installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Draycott Drive and Wigmore Drive. In all instances, the local
residents and Councillor indicated that the concern through the intersection was the excessive rate of speed of motor
vehicles, which resulted in a decreased level of safety for pedestrians.
The results of the previous all way stop studies concluded that the technical warrants for the installation of an all way stop
control were not satisfied.
Discussion:
As a result of a further request from Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, staff of the Transportation Services Division of the
Works and Emergency Services Division have reviewed existing conditions at the Draycott Drive/Wigmore Drive
intersection, in an effort to address the residents concern for vehicle speeds and pedestrian safety.
Draycott Drive is a winding two-block section of roadway travelling between Victoria Park Avenue and Sloane Avenue.
Sidewalks are provided along the flankage of the commercial property located on the south side of Draycott Drive at
Victoria Park Avenue. The Sloane Public School and Wigmore Park are located on the west side of Sloane Avenue,
opposite Draycott Drive.
The results of the traffic investigation concluded that traffic volumes have only marginally increased over the past three (3)
years. There have been two collisions, both of which involved northbound and westbound vehicles.
Justification:
Observations by staff did conclude that westbound motorists, although not exceeding the speed limit, were accelerating
quickly once accessing Draycott Drive from Victoria Park Avenue. Considering the schools and parks within the
community, the geometry of the roadways and the lack of sidewalks, pedestrian safety was of concern.
Conclusions:
The installation of an all way stop control will not adversely impact traffic operaitons within the community and will
provide increased pedestrian protection not only through the intersection of Draycott Drive with Wigmore Drive but along
Draycott Drive as well.
Contact Name:
Allen Pinkerton, Manager, Traffic Operations - District 3
395-7463 (telephone)
395-7482 (facsimile)
ajpinker@city.north-york.on.ca (e-mail)
Roberto Stopnicki,
Director, Transportation Services - District 3
AJP
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