August 25, 1999

To:Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council

From:Gary H. Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services

Subject:Stop Control on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Norbert Road at Esquire Road, Scarborough Wexford

 Purpose:

To investigate the need for a stop control on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Norbert Road at Esquire Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $300.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of a stop sign are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP0226.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the stop signs identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

At the request of a motorist, who regularly travels on Norbert Road, Transportation Services investigated the need for a stop sign on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Norbert Road at Esquire Road.

  Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Esquire Road is located on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, south of Sheppard Avenue. At present, both of the "T" intersections of Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Nobert Road at Esquire Road, are uncontrolled. A review of the collision history for the past three years (January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998) did not reveal any reported collisions at either intersection. However, a stop sign on Esquire Circle, and Norbert Road, at Esquire Road would clearly define the right-of-way at both intersections. Specifically, at the intersection of Esquire Circle and Esquire Road, a stop sign is required due to a sightline problem caused by vegetation near the intersection. It will be necessary to trim tree branches at both intersections, in advance of the stop sign, to improve the visibility of the proposed signs.

Conclusions:

As a result of our investigations, a stop control is recommended southbound on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and northbound on Norbert Road at Esquire Road.

Contact Name:

Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca

   Gary H. Welsh

Director

Transportation Services

Works and Emergency Services

District 4

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           Appendix 1

"Compulsory Stops"

Regulation To Be Enacted

  Column 1Column 2

IntersectionStop Street

Esquire Circle andEsquire Circle

Esquire Road

Norbert Road andNorbert Road

Esquire Road