Installation of "Stop" Sign -

Busy Street and Verral Avenue

(Don River)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November25, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

This proposal is intended to enhance operational safety at the intersection of Busy Street and Verral Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $200 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That a "Stop" sign be installed for eastbound traffic on Busy Street at Verral 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 residents of Verral Avenue, Works staff have investigated the feasibility of installing a "Stop" sign for westbound traffic on Busy Street at Verral Avenue to improve operational safety at this location.

Busy Street operates two-way with a pavement width of 7.3 metres and a maximum speed limit of fifty kilometres per hour. Verral Avenue operates one-way with a pavement width of 6.7 metres and a maximum speed limit of fifty kilometres per hour. These streets intersect to form a "T-type" intersection. No "Stop" signs are currently posted at this intersection.

Having evaluated the intersection of Busy Street and Verral Avenue against the technical criteria governing the installation of a "Stop" sign which encompasses such factors as right-of-way conflicts, vehicular and geometric configuration, surrounding area traffic controls and safety experience, I have concluded that a "Stop" sign should be installed for eastbound traffic on Busy Street at Verral Avenue to clearly establish right-of-way at this intersection.

I note that Works staff will also install additional one-way delineation signage in the vicinity of this intersection to address a secondary concern of residents respecting wrong way traffic operation on Verral Avenue.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Peter Ip, Traffic Investigator,392-7771