Purpose:

To investigate the need for a stop sign on Griselda Crescent at the west intersection of Pegasus Trail.

Funding Sources:

The $150.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of this stop sign are available in the Road and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the stop sign identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and

(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of former City of Scarborough Councillor David Soknacki, on behalf of an area resident, Road and Traffic Services investigated the need for a stop sign southbound on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail, west intersection.

Discussion:

The west intersection of Griselda Crescent and Pegasus Trail is located in the community to the northwest of Ellesmere Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road. Griselda Crescent is a minor local road while Pegasus Trail is a residential collector road.

Staff have conducted traffic investigations and determined that a stop sign would be beneficial at this intersection. This stop sign would clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists behind the sidewalk that exists on the north side of Pegasus Trail crossing Griselda Crescent. The installation of this stop sign will not require the trimming or removal of any trees in the area of the sign, as would be the case with other intersections in the area.

Conclusions:

The installation of a stop sign on Griselda Crescent at Pegasus Trail, west intersection, will improve traffic operation at the intersection and have little impact on boulevard landscaping.

Contact Name:

Gary H. Welsh, P. Eng.,

Director, Road and Traffic Services, Works & Environment

Telephone: 396-5061,

Fax: 396-5681,

E-mail: welsh@city.scarborough.on.ca

Appendix 1

ACompulsory Stops@

Regulation to Be Enacted

Column 1 Column 2

Intersection Stop Street

Griselda Crescent Griselda Crescent

and Pegasus Trail (West Intersection)