Intersection of Rockwell and Rosethorn Avenues -

Implementation of All-Way "Stop" Sign Control (Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 13, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services:

Purpose:

To implement all-way "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Rockwell Avenue and Rosethorn Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

(1) That "Stop" signs be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Rockwell Avenue at its intersection with Rosethorn Avenue; and

(2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

At the request of Councillor Betty Disero, on behalf of area residents, Works staff investigated the feasibility of implementing an all-way "Stop" sign control at the intersection of Rockwell Avenue and Rosethorn Avenue.

Both Rockwell Avenue and Rosethorn Avenue operate two-way and intersect to form a "T" type intersection with Rockwell Avenue being the through street. Right-of-way is controlled by a "Stop" sign for southbound traffic on Rosethorn Avenue.

A check of Toronto Police Service accident records from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1996 (the most recent data available) revealed one reported accident at the subject intersection which may have been prevented by the presence of an all-way "Stop" sign control.

Works staff have evaluated this intersection against the technical criteria governing the installation of "Stop" signs, which encompass such things as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and pedestrian usage of the intersection, physical and geometric configuration, surrounding area traffic control and safety experience, and have determined that this intersection meets the criteria for the installation of an all-way "Stop" sign control.

In particular, as 4 out of 5 intersections on Rockwell Avenue from Chambers Avenue to the west branch of Prescott Avenue are currently regulated by all-way "Stop" sign control, there is a reasonable expectation on the part of motorists that such a control would be present at this intersection to regulate the flow of eastbound and westbound traffic.

Accordingly, to improve the regulation of traffic and to enhance pedestrian safety, "Stop" signs should be installed for eastbound and westbound traffic on Rockwell Avenue at Rosethorn Avenue.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Brian Holditch, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771