STAFF REPORT

November 22, 1999

To: North York Community Council

From: Roberto Stopnicki, Director, Transportation Services Division, District 3,

Works and Emergency Services

Subject: All Way Stop Installation: Cocksfield Avenue at Maxwell Street

(North York Spadina)

Purpose:

To install an all way stop control at the intersection of Cocksfield Avenue and Maxwell Street.

Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The costs of the installation for this device are covered in the Transportation Division's operating budget.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that an all way stop control be installed at the intersection of Cocksfield Avenue and Maxwell Street.

Background:

Cocksfield Avenue is a local road, immediately north of Sheppard Avenue West, and extends from Bathurst Street to the west side of Wilson Heights Blvd. All of the intersections of Cocksfield Avenue with north-south streets are controlled by stop signs, which require east-west traffic to stop. The exception to this pattern, is the intersection of Cocksfield Avenue with Maxwell Street, where north-south traffic is required to stop.

Staff have been advised in the past by local residents, that this discrepancy in stop sign installation causes confusion to drivers and the incidence of driving through the stop signs is quite common. Staff have attempted to address this issue through the installation of center line and stop bar pavement markings, to highlight the stop controls on Maxwell Street.

It is apparent that staff's efforts have not eliminated the above noted conditions, as there have been three severe accidents at the intersection in the last four months, which resulted in significant property damage and can be attributable to north-south drivers not giving the right of way to crossing traffic. This situation can be remedied through the provision of an all way stop.

Conclusion:

The installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Cocksfield Avenue and Maxwell Street, will improve vehicular and pedestrian safety conditions and not affect traffic operations in the area.

Contact:

Allen Pinkerton

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 3

Telephone: (416) 395-7463

Facsimile: (416) 395-7482

Email: ajpinker@city.north-york.on.ca

Roberto Stopnicki

Director

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List of Attachments:

Attachment 1: Map - Cocksfield Avenue at Maxwell Street