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Traffic Concerns at Sammon Avenue
and Glebemount Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 5, 1998) from
the Commissioner of Development Services, East York:
Purpose:
To report to the June 24, 1998 meeting of the East York Community Council on the proposed installation of
all-way "Stop" signs on Sammon Avenue at Glebemount Avenue.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
"It is recommended that:
(1)The appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way stop control at the intersection of Sammon Avenue
and Glebemount Avenue; and
(2)The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the appropriate action to give effect thereto."
Background:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a letter from Ms. Elizabeth Potter, 706 Sammon Avenue,
dated February 13, 1998, requesting that all-way stop control be implemented at the intersection of Sammon
Avenue and Glebemount Avenue.
Discussion:
The intersection of Sammon Avenue and Glebemount Avenue is an offset intersection, where the Glebemount
Avenue approaches are offset by 8.75 metres. Traffic is currently regulated by "Stop" signs on Glebemount
Avenue. This intersection is illustrated in Appendix A.
Staff conducted a traffic volume study at this intersection on a typical day to determine the feasibility of
implementing all-way stop control. The all-way stop warrant illustrated below, shows that the warrant is met.
Therefore all-way stop control at this intersection is justified.
| Warrant |
Description |
E.Y.
Minimum
Requirements |
Numeric
Compliance |
Percent
Compliance |
Entire
Percent |
| Minimum Traffic
Volume |
A - Vehicle volume
all approaches per
hour for 4 hours, and |
187 |
312 |
167% |
Minimum of A
and B |
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B - Combined vehicle
and pedestrian volume
from minor street per
hour for the same 4
hours |
75 |
114.25 |
152% |
152% |
| Accident
Hazard |
Total reported
accidents of a type
susceptible to
correction by
"all-way" stop, within
a 12 month period |
5 |
1 |
20% |
20% |
Staff also studied the reported collisions at this intersection, and found one reported collision for the period of
January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997. This collision was of a type susceptible to correction by all-way stop
control.
Conclusions:
Traffic studies conducted by staff indicate that all-way stop control at the intersection of Sammon Avenue and
Glebemount Avenue is warranted. It is recommended that the appropriate By-laws be amended to provide all-way
stop control at this intersection.
Contact Name:
Peter Bartos, P.Eng.
Transportation Engineer
778-2225
(A copy of the diagram entitled "Proposed All Way Stop Control at Sammon Avenue and Glebemount Avenue",
was forwarded to all members of the East York Community Council with the agenda of the East York Community
Council meeting of June 24, 1998, and a copy thereof is on file in the Clerk's Division, East York Office.)
The East York Community Council also submits the following communication (February 13, 1998) from Ms.
Elizabeth Potter, East York:
"I am requesting a 4 way stop at the corners of Glebemount and Sammon Ave. It's a very busy spot. There is a 2
way north and south, but the cars just fly across and I have seen many a near bad accident there, as children have to
cross that corner going to school.
Hoping you can solve this problem as it's not just cars but all the big trucks use it."
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Mrs. Elizabeth Potter, East York, appeared before the East York Community Council in connection with the
foregoing.
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