Conversion of a Yield Control to a Stop Control

Fernalroy Boulevard at Spring Garden Road

(Lakeshore-Queensway)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July15,1999) from the Director, Transportation Services Division, District 2:

Purpose:

To implement a stop control on Fernalroy Boulevard at Spring Garden Road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the regulatory signs are contained in the TransportationServicesDivision's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the yield control currently existing on Fernalroy Boulevard at Spring Garden Road be converted to a stop control; and

(2)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 may be required.

Background:

At the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in connection with a report entitled "Traffic Concerns: Fernalroy Boulevard Between Islington Avenue (SpringGardenRoad) and NorsemanStreet", staff was directed to implement a stop control on Fernalroy Boulevard at SpringGardenRoad. In accordance with the Council directive, the purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to effect the change in the regulatory condition at the intersection.

Discussion:

Spring Garden Road and Fernalroy Boulevard are 2-lane local residential streets. FernalroyBoulevard connects with Spring Garden Road in a "Y"configuration. The intersection is controlled by way of a yieldcontrol on the Fernalroy Boulevard approach to Spring Garden Road. See map, AttachmentNo1. Traffic volumes on both SpringGarden Road and Fernalroy Boulevard are very low. (AttachmentNo.2). A review of collision statistics for 10 years (1988-1998) revealed no reported incidences.

The intersection of Fernalroy Boulevard and Spring Garden Road has been operating effectively, efficiently and safely for many years. However, to alleviate the concerns of some members of the community and certain members of Council, the yieldcontrol at this intersection can be converted to a stop control as a means of providing a clearer message to drivers and a means of proving better traffic management.

Conclusions:

The implementation of a stop control on Fernalroy Boulevard at Spring Garden Road will allow for better traffic management at the intersection. Adoption of this report by CityCouncil will authorize staff to take the appropriate action to give effect to this traffic control.

Contact Name:

Dominic Gulli, Manager, Traffic Operations - District 2

(416) 394-8409; Fax (416) 394-8942.

(A copy of each of Attachments Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the Agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of July15,1999, and a copy of each is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)