Speed Limit Reduction on Manhattan Drive and Tower Drive
(Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford)
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the
following report (December 20, 1999) from the Director of Transportation
Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To report the results of speed studies conducted on Manhattan Drive
and Tower Drive.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $1000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of speed limit
signs is available in the Transportation Services 2000 budget estimates, Cost
Centre No. TP0226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limits identified in Appendix 1 of
this report be rescinded;
(2) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limits identified in Appendix 2 of
this report be adopted; and
(3) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Background:
As a result of a request from a resident of Tower Drive to investigate speeding
on this street, Transportation Services is reporting the results of our
investigations.
Comments:
Manhattan Drive and Tower Drive are local residential roads located north of
Lawrence Avenue. Both streets are bisected by Warden Avenue. Manhattan
Park Junior Public School is located east of Warden Avenue and fronts onto
Manhattan Drive. Appropriate School Area signs are posted in advance of the
school. The speed limit is currently 50 kilometres per hour on both Manhattan
Drive and Tower Drive, east of Warden Avenue, while the sections of these roads
west of Warden Avenue are posted with a 40 kilometre per hour limit.
Twenty-four hour speed studies were conducted on Wednesday, October 6, 1999
on Manhattan Drive and Tower Drive. Study results are as follows:
| Location |
1-50 |
51-60 |
61-64 |
65-70 |
>70 |
Total |
| Manhattan Drive, |
621 |
54 |
3 |
0 |
12 |
690 |
| Tower Drive, west |
676 |
102 |
10 |
13 |
11 |
812 |
The justification for the introduction of a 40 kilometre per hour speed
limit on a road in Scarborough District is based on a technical warrant
adopted by the former Scarborough Council. Application of the required
data to this warrant revealed that a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is
not technically warranted on either street.
Although all of the required criteria for installation of a 40 kilometre per
hour speed limit are not achieved, a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is
considered a logical extension of the existing 40 kilometre per hour
speed limit on the portion of Tower Drive to the west of Warden Avenue.
A similar situation also exists on the portion of Manhattan Drive east of
Warden Avenue. Manhattan Drive, west of Warden Avenue is posted
with a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit. Extending this speed limit to
cover the entire length of Manhattan Drive would emphasize the speed
limit to motorists in the vicinity of Manhattan Junior Public School.
Our review of the collision history for the three-year period, January 1,
1996 to December 31, 1998 did not reveal any collisions reported on
Tower Drive or Manhattan Drive, east of Warden Avenue over this time
period.
Conclusions:
In summary, a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is recommended on both
Manhattan Drive and Tower Drive, east of Warden Avenue as they act as a
logical extension of the existing 40 kilometre per hour speed limit posted on these
streets west of Warden Avenue.
Contact:
Bruce D. Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Tel: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-Mail: clayton@toronto.ca
Appendix 1
"40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit"
Regulation to be Rescinded
Highway From To
Manhattan Drive Tower Drive Warden Avenue
Tower Drive Lawrence Avenue Warden Avenue
Appendix 2
"40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit:
Regulation to be Enacted
Highway From To
Manhattan Drive Tower Drive Ellington Drive
Tower Drive Lawrence Avenue Ellington Drive
