Stop Control on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road

and Nobert Road at Esquire Road

Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (August 25, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:

Purpose:

To investigate the need for a stop control on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Nobert Road at Esquire Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The $300.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of a stop sign are available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget, Account No. 100-TP0226.

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:

At the request of a motorist who regularly travels on Nobert Road, Transportation Services investigated the need for a stop sign on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Nobert Road at Esquire Road.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Esquire Road is located on the east side of Victoria Park Avenue, south of Sheppard Avenue. At present, both of the "T" intersections of Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and Nobert Road at Esquire Road, are uncontrolled. A review of the collision history for the past three years (January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998) did not reveal any reported collisions at either intersection. However, a stop sign on Esquire Circle, and Nobert Road, at Esquire Road would clearly define the right-of-way at both intersections. Specifically, at the intersection of Esquire Circle and Esquire Road, a stop sign is required due to a sightline problem caused by vegetation near the intersection. It will be necessary to trim tree branches at both intersections, in advance of the stop sign, to improve the visibility of the proposed signs.

Conclusions:

As a result of our investigations, a stop control is recommended southbound on Esquire Circle at Esquire Road, and northbound on Nobert Road at Esquire Road.

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"

Regulation To Be Enacted

Column 1Column 2

IntersectionStop Street

Esquire Circle and Esquire RoadEsquire Circle

Nobert Road and and Esquire RoadNobert Road