Purpose:

To install an all way stop control to improve pedestrian safety, at the intersection of Driftwood Avenue and Laskay Crescent.

Source of funds:

Funds for the installation of an all way stop control are included within this departments 1998 Operating Budget.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that Schedules XVIII and XIX of North York By-law No. 31001 be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Driftwood Avenue and Laskay Crescent (east leg).

Council Reference/Background/History:

A review of our records indicate that a previous study was completed to determine whether a pedestrian crosswalk was warranted on Driftwood Avenue, in the vicinity of the Driftwood Public School. Based upon the results of the study, a pedestrian crosswalk was not recommended. Since the completion of the study, this department has been advised by staff of the school that student enrollment has increased significantly. In this regard, it was necessary to further review traffic operations in an effort to provide any necessary improvements.

Discussions:

Currently, southbound motorists on Laskay Crescent are required to stop at Driftwood Avenue. The intersection of Driftwood Avenue and Laskay Crescent form a "T" type intersection. There is an all way stop control 152 metres to the west at Stong Court and approximately 700 metres to the east at Driftwood Court. The Driftwood Public School is located on the south side of the Driftwood Avenue/Laskay Crescent intersection.

Observations by staff of this department have indicated that the numerous children which are crossing the roadway during the morning and evening peak periods are doing so with a great deal of difficulty. There are no protected areas for the children to cross Driftwood Avenue.

The results of the most recent all way stop study conducted have indicated that the technical warrants for the installation of an all way stop control have been satisfied.

Conclusions:

In view of the foregoing, this department supports the installation of an all way stop control sat the intersection of Driftwood Avenue and Laskay Crescent. The Toronto Police in association with staff of the Driftwood Public School, have been requested to review for the installation of an Adult Crossing Guard or School Safety Patrol Program, upon installation of the all way stop control.

Contact Name:

Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484