STAFF REPORT

October 19, 1999

To: York Community Council

From: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject: Request for All-Way Stop Control at Industry Street and Ray Avenue

(Ward 27, York-Humber)

Purpose:

To respond to a request from York Community Council to evaluate the need for an all-way stop control at the intersection of Industry Street and Ray Avenue.

Financial Implications:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage installation at the intersection of Industry Street and Ray Avenue, in the estimated amount of $300.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to install stop signs on Industry Street for north and southbound vehicular traffic, at the intersection of Ray Avenue; and

(2) the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

York Community Council, at its meeting of January 20, 1999, approved a request from Pam Roberts, Coordinator Child Care Services, The Learning Enrichment Foundation, at 116 Industry Street for a report on the feasibility of installing an all-way stop control at Industry Street and Ray Avenue (Clause No. 4(hh) of Report No. 1).

Comments:

Industry Street and Ray Avenue are both classified as collector roadways. Industry Street operates in a two-way north-south and east-west direction between Todd Bayliss Drive and its northerly terminus. Ray Avenue operates in a two-way east-west direction between Weston Road and Industry Street. These streets form a T intersection with stop control for eastbound vehicular traffic on Ray 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 Industry Street and Ray Avenue would clearly establish right-of-way for vehicular traffic and would enhance safety for pedestrians.

Contact:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

397-5021 (phone)

392-8504 (fax)

jacqueline_white@toronto.ca

Director

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