All Way Stop Control - Margaret Avenue at
Pleasant View Drive - Seneca Heights
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 12, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:
Purpose:
To install an all way stop control, to improve pedestrian and motorists' safety, at the intersection of Margaret Avenue at
Pleasant View Drive.
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the all way stop control are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
The Transportation Division recommends that Schedule XVIII and XIX of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of
North York, be amended to require traffic to stop on all approaches to the intersection of Margaret Avenue at Pleasant
View Drive.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, northbound and southbound motorists on Margaret Avenue are required to stop at Pleasant View Drive.
Traffic volumes on each roadway would indicate that Margaret Avenue is the major roadway and Pleasant View Drive
the minor.
Observations by staff have indicated that the majority of motorists approaching the intersection are hesitant, as
traditionally vehicles on the major street are not required to relinquish right-of-way to vehicles on the minor approach.
Although eastbound and westbound motorists on Pleasant View Drive have the right-of-way, they are yielding to traffic
on Margaret Avenue, which may ultimately increase the potential for collisions. This activity is creating a dangerous
situation for both motorists and pedestrians entering this intersection.
Discussion:
Due to the high number of pedestrians crossing at this intersection, and the confusion for motorists, the Transportation
Division supports the installation of an all way stop control to increase the level of safety for both motorists and
pedestrians at this location.
Conclusions:
in view of motorists and pedestrian safety, this department supports the installation of an all way stop control at the
intersection of Margaret Avenue at Pleasant View Drive.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
