August 16, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Intersection of Coatsworth Street and Poulett Street - Installation of eastbound and westbound "Stop" signs (Don
River)
Purpose:
To report on clearly establishing right-of-way and improve the overall operating safety at this location.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary poles and signs installation in the estimated amount of $300.00 are contained in the
Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
(1)That "stop" signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Coatsworth Street at Poulett Street; and
(2)That 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 the Toronto Police Service, staff have investigated installing "Stop" signs for eastbound and westbound
traffic on Coatsworth Street at Poulett Street to improve operational safety.
Coatsworth Street is a public lane, varying in width from 4.3 metres to 5.6 metres, operating two-way from Parliament
Street to Berkeley Street . Poulett Street operates one-way northbound from Shuter Street to Dundas Street East on a
pavement width varying from 5.5 metres to 6.3 metres. There is currently no "Stop" sign control at this intersection.
Due to the proximity of adjacent buildings, westbound motorists on Coatsworth Street at Poulett Street have very poor
sight lines across the corners of the intersection. Although this is not unusual
at intersections involving public lanes and minor roadways, traffic volume generated by residential developments on
Poulett Street has increased traffic volume on both streets and justifies the installation of "Stop" sign control to clearly
establish right-of-way. In this regard, "Stop" signs should be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Coatsworth
Street at Poulett Street.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Gary O'Neil, Traffic Investigator
392-7771
Director
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