Stop Controls in the Community South of Lawrence Avenue
Between Bennett Road and Beechgrove Drive
Ward 16 - Scarborough Highland Creek
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June25, 1999) from the
Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need for stop controls in the residential community south of Lawrence Avenue between Bennett Road
and Beechgrove Drive.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $900.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of stop signs are available in the Transportation Services
1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP10226.
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:
Transportation Services received a request from Councillor Moeser, on behalf of the principals of St.Malachy Catholic
School and W.G. Miller Public School, and two concerned parents, to investigate, amongst other things, the need for
additional controls at the following intersections:
(a)Brightview Crescent at Brightside Drive, north intersection;
(b)Brightview Crescent at Brightside Drive, south intersection;
(c)Brightside Drive at Dunstall Crescent;
(d)Manaham Road at Dunstall Crescent;
(e)Manaham Road at Ravenview Drive; and
(f)Ravenview Drive at Dunstall Crescent.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The area south of Lawrence Avenue between Bennett Road and Beechgrove Drive is a residential community. St. Malachy
Catholic School and W.G. Miller Public School are located on the west side of Bennett Road. Immediately north of these
schools is a commercial plaza. A pedestrian crossover and school crossing are on Bennett Road and all streets intersecting
both Bennett Road and Beechgrove Drive are controlled by stop signs.
The six remaining "T" intersections in this community are currently uncontrolled. Considering that there are a number of
children walking on the sidewalks in this community to go to the schools, stop signs would be beneficial in requiring
motorists to stop in advance of the sidewalks and to clearly define the right-of-way.
Conclusions:
Stop signs on Brightside Drive at Dunstall Crescent, Brightview Crescent at Brightside Drive, Manaham Road at both
Dunstall Crescent and Ravenview Drive, and Ravenview Drive at Dunstall Crescent are recommended to clearly define the
right-of-way and stop motorists in advance of the sidewalks at each of these intersections.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"Compulsory Stops"
Regulations to Be Enacted
Column 1Column 2
IntersectionStop Street
Brightside Drive andBrightside Drive
Dunstall Crescent
Brightview Crescent andBrightside Drive
Brightside Drive(North Intersection)
Brightview Crescent andBrightside Drive
Brightside Drive(South Intersection)
Manaham Road andManaham Road
Dunstall Crescent
Manaham Road andManaham Road
Ravenview Drive
Ravenview Drive andRavenview Drive
Dunstall Crescent
