STAFF REPORT
October 19, 1999
To: Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council
From: Gary H. Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency
Services, District 4
Subject: Speed Limit on Lowcrest Boulevard
Scarborough Wexford
Purpose:
To report on the results of speed studies conducted on Lowcrest Boulevard.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $800.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of speed limit signs are available in the Transportation
Services 1999 budget, Cost Centre No. TP0226.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit identified in Appendix 1 of this report be adopted; and
(2) the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Background:
As a result of a request from Councillor Kelly's office, Transportation Services is reporting the results of our investigations
of speeding on Lowcrest Boulevard. Also requested was the placement of speed limit signs on this street.
Comments:
Lowcrest Drive is a local residential road located west of Warden Avenue and north of Highway 401. An all-way stop
exists where Lowcrest Boulevard intersects Cloverleaf Gate. An unposted 50 kilometre per hour speed limit exists on this
road.
A 24-hour speed study was conducted on Wednesday, August 25, 1999 on Lowcrest Boulevard. Our study revealed that the
majority of motorists are travelling at reasonable speeds on Lowcrest Boulevard with 91% to 94% compliance with the 50
kilometre per hour speed limit. Study results are as follows:
Study Location |
1 - 40 Km/h |
41 - 50 Km/h |
51 - 60 Km/h |
61 - 64 Km/h |
> 64 Km/h |
Total |
South of
Vradenberg Dr. |
734 |
532 |
55 |
1 |
19 |
1341 |
West of By-Pass
Court |
192 |
380 |
244 |
25 |
28 |
869 |
Although speed limit compliance is good, application of the study results to the 40 kilometre per hour speed limit warrant
reveals that a speed limit reduction is required. This is in large part due to the fact that the recommended safe speed on the
curves on Lowcrest Boulevard range between 20 kilometres per hour and 50 kilometres per hour.
A review of the collision history for the three-year period, January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998 reveals one collision
reported on Lowcrest Drive. This collision occurred in 1998 in the vicinity of 94 Lowcrest Boulevard and involved a
motorist striking a parked vehicle.
Conclusions:
In summary, our traffic studies reveal that a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit is warranted on Lowcrest Boulevard.
Contact:
Bruce D. Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Tel: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Gary H. Welsh
Director
Transportation Services
Works and Emergency Services
District 4
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List of Attachments:
1. Appendix 1
2. Plan (Proposed 40 Km/h Speed Limit on Lowcrest Boulevard)
Appendix 1
"40 Kilometre Per Hour Speed Limit"
Regulation to be Enacted
Highway From To
Lowcrest Warden Wishing Well
Boulevard Avenue Drive
