Traffic Concerns on Burley Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends that:
(1)the following report (November 30, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation
Services, District One, be adopted; and
(2)the following communication (December 7, 1998) from Mr. Mark Karam, East York,
be received:
Purpose:
To report to the December 9, 1998, meeting of the East York Community Council regarding a
petition received from residents of Burley Avenue with respect to traffic concerns on Burley
Avenue, between Westwood Avenue and Bater Avenue.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)a "Stop" sign be installed for westbound traffic on Floyd Avenue at Burley Avenue, and;
(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto.
Background:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a petition from the residents of
BurleyAvenue, between Westwood Avenue and Bater Avenue, requesting the installation of a
"Stop" sign at the corner of Floyd and Burley Avenues and speed bumps on Burley Avenue to
regulate a perceived speeding concern.
Comments:
Burley Avenue and Floyd Avenue are local residential streets that are regulated by the
unsigned 50km/h speed limit. Burley Avenue is presently regulated by "Stop" control at its
intersection with Bater Avenue to the north. There is currently no right-of-way control at the
T-intersection of Burley Avenue and Floyd Avenue. Appendix 'A' illustrates the study area.
Works and Emergency Services staff studied the feasibility of implementing all-way stop
control at the intersection of Burley Avenue and Floyd Avenue. Based on current traffic
volumes, all-way stop control was only 19.6 percent warranted at this location. Furthermore,
there have been no reported collisions at this intersection for the period from July 1, 1997 to
July 31, 1998, that were susceptible to correction by all-way stop control. Therefore, all-way
stop control is not warranted at this location.
Staff also conducted a speed radar study at this location on a typical weekday during the
morning peak and off-peak periods to quantify the speeding concern of residents. During both
periods, very low traffic volumes were observed. In both the morning peak and off-peak
periods, the 85th percentile speed (the speed at which 85 percent of traffic is travelling at or
below) was 44 km/h. Since BurleyAvenue is regulated by the unposted 50 km/h speed limit,
our study indicates that the vast majority of motorists adhere to the speed limit. Therefore, no
further action is recommended at this time.
Given the low traffic volume, historical collision statistics and speed limit compliance, our
Department does not recommend the introduction of any mitigating measures, including speed
bumps, on Burley Avenue at this time.
Conclusion:
The intersection of Burley Avenue and Floyd Avenue is not warranted for all-way stop
control. However, it is recommended that a "Stop" sign be implemented on Floyd Avenue at
Burley Avenue to indicate the right-of-way to approaching motorists.
A speed radar study conducted by staff on a typical weekday on Burley Avenue during the
morning peak and off-peak periods revealed that the vast majority of motorists adhere to the
50 km/h speed limit. Therefore, no further action is recommended at this time.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bryan Muir, Transportation Technologist
778-2227
bmuir@borough.eastyork.on.ca
Attached to the foregoing was a petition in connection with the placement of stop sign on
corner of Floyd Avenue and Burley Avenue and speed bumps on Burley Avenue.
The East York Community Council also submits the following communication
(December7,1998) from Mr. Mark Karam, East York:
"My wife Andrea Daly and myself reside at 4 Burley Avenue, Toronto. We understand that
several of our neighbours put forward a petition requesting the placement of a stop sign at the
corner of Floyd and Burley Avenues as well as speed bumps along Burley Avenue.
Although we are not parties to the petition, we support our neighbours with respect to the
placement of a stop sign at the corner of Floyd Avenue on the westbound approach to Burley
Avenue. However, we would strongly oppose the placement of any speed bumps on Burley
Avenue. The placement of traffic calming devices, such as speed bumps, on through roads in
other areas of the City has proven to be an unmitigated disaster. They create more problems
than the solve. In our case, this would be especially true in the winter, when Burley is often let
unplowed for prolonged periods and icy and snowy conditions are allowed to build up.
Consequently, we support the November 30, 1998 report prepared by the Transportation
Services Department.
All of which is respectfully submitted."
