Stop Sign on Gadsby Drive at Bimbrok Road

Ward 15 - Scarborough City Centre

 The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 22, 1998) from the Director of Road and Traffic Services, Scarborough:

 Purpose:

 To address the need for a stop sign on Gadsby Drive at Bimbrok Road.

 Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

 The $100.00 (approximate) funds, associated with the installation of the stop sign is available in the Roads and Traffic Services 1998 Budget, Account No. 20000-70200-72240.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

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

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

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 Staff from Road and Traffic Services noticed at the intersection of Gadsby Drive and Bimbrok Road that although a stop line and collector lines are painted on the road, no stop sign existed for eastbound traffic.

 Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

 The intersection of Gadsby Drive and Bimbrok Road is located north of Eglinton Avenue between Midland Avenue and Brimley Road. A pedestrian crossover is located on Bimbrok Road at Gadsby Drive. Gadsby Drive is a short street that provides access to Glen Ravine Junior Public School.

 The installation of a stop sign on Gadsby Drive would clearly define the right-of-way and stop motorists behind the sidewalk that exists on the west side of Bimbrok Road.

 Conclusions:

 A stop sign is recommended on Gadsby Drive to improve safety at this intersection for both motorists and pedestrians.

 Contact Name:

 Bruce Clayton

Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Environment, Scarborough District

Telephone: 396-7844

Fax: 396-5681

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

 Appendix 1

 "Compulsory Stops"

 Regulation to Be Enacted

 Column 1Column 2

 IntersectionStop Street

 Gadsby Drive andGadsby Drive

Bimbrok Road