REQUEST FOR ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT BALA AVENUE AND BARTONVILLE AVENUE - Ward 27,
York Humber.
Director, Transportation Services, District 1
(July 27, 1999)
Purpose:
To respond to a request from York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection
of Bala Avenue and Bartonville Avenue West.
Funding Sources:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage installation at the intersection of Bala Avenue and Bartonville Avenue West, in
the estimated amount of $300.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget.
Recommendation:
That the Uniform Traffic By-laws 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to install stop signs on Bartonville Avenue West for
east and westbound vehicular traffic, at the intersection of Bala Avenue.
Background:
York Community Council, at its meeting of February 17, 1999, approved a request from Councillor Bill Saundercook for a
report on the feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at Bala Avenue and Bartonville Avenue West (Clause No. 7(p)
of Report No. 2).
Comments:
Bala Avenue is classified as a local roadway, operating two-way in a north-south direction between Bartonville Avenue
West and Jane Street. Bartonville Avenue West is classified as a local roadway between Weston Road and its westerly
terminus, operating two-way in an east/west direction. These streets form a "T" intersection with stop sign control for
southbound vehicular traffic on Bala Avenue.
In order for all-way stop control to be justified at an intersection, established warrant criteria must be fulfilled. The criteria
include such factors as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and pedestrian usage of the intersection, physical and geometric
configuration, and surrounding area traffic control. A review of the study results, reveals this intersection does satisfy the
operational elements for the installation of an all-way stop sign control.
Conclusions:
The installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Bartonville Avenue and Bala Avenue would clearly
establish right-of-way for vehicular traffic and would also enhance safety for pedestrians.
Contact Person:
Jacqueline White
Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1
397-5021
392-8504 (fax)
