Request for All-Way Stop Control at

Charlton Settlement Avenue and Dora Spencer Road

Ward 27, York Humber

The York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October 6, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To respond to a request from Toronto Police Service, Community Policing Support Unit - School Crossing to install an all way stop control at the intersection of Charlton Settlement Avenue and Dora Spencer Road.

Funding Sources:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage installation at the intersection of Charlton Settlement Avenue and Dora Spencer Road, 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 Charlton Settlement Avenue for north and southbound vehicular traffic, at the intersection of Dora Spencer Road; and

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

Comments:

Staff of the Transportation Services have been working with Toronto Police Services Community Policing Support Unit and the developer of the new community known as Riverboat Landing to ensure the safety of children travelling to Portage Trail Community School. As a result of a recent child safety audit for the Portage Trail Community School, the Toronto Police Service, Community Policing Support Unit - School Crossings is requesting an all-way stop control at the intersection of Charlton Settlement Avenue and Dora Spencer Road.

Charlton Settlement Avenue is classified as a local roadway, operating two-way in a north-south direction between Buttonwood Avenue and Sidney Belsey Crescent. Dora Spencer Road is classified as a local roadway, operating two-way in an east-west direction between Weston Road and Charlton Settlement Avenue. The streets form a "T" intersection with stop sign control for westbound vehicular traffic on Dora Spencer Road. Presently, there is an adult crossing guard assisting pedestrians crossing Charlton Settlement Avenue to ensure their safety.

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. According to our observations and analysis of the conditions at this intersection, the operational elements for the installation of an all-way stop sign control are satisfied.

Conclusions:

The installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of Charlton Settlement Avenue and Dora Spencer Road would clearly establish right-of-way for vehicular traffic and would also enhance safety for the children attending Portage Trail Community School.

Contact Person:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operation, District 1

Tel: 397-5021; Fax: 392-8504