Installation of a 40 K/Hour Speed Limit on
Ellington Drive - Ward 14 - Scarborough Wexford
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April9, 1999) from the
Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need for a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on Ellington Drive.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $1,000.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the speed limit signs is available in the
Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 100-TP10226.
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.
Council Reference/Background/History:
As a result of a request from a resident of Ellington Drive, Transportation Services investigated concerns with regard to
speeding on the street.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Ellington Drive is a residential collector road that runs between Lawrence Avenue and Warden Avenue. Manhattan Park
Junior Public School has a walkway accessing Ellington Drive. The speed limit is currently posted as 50 kilometres per
hour. Appropriate School Area signs are posted in advance of the school and all-way stop controls exist at numerous
locations along this street.
Speed studies were conducted at various locations on Ellington Drive on Thursday, February 18, 1999. The following was
recorded:
| Location on
Ellington Drive |
1 - 40
Km/h |
41 - 50
Km/h |
51 - 60
Km/h |
61 - 64
Km/h |
> 64
Km/h |
Total
Vehicles |
| North of Guild Hall
Drive |
424 |
269 |
183 |
24 |
24 |
924 |
| South of Manhattan
Drive |
208 |
264 |
213 |
17 |
24 |
726 |
| East of Timgren
Drive |
198 |
236 |
149 |
21 |
19 |
623 |
Staff investigated three sections of the road for the installation of a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit. The justification for
the introduction of a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit on a roadway in the former City of Scarborough is based on a
technical warrant adopted by the former Scarborough Council. The total traffic volumes fall slightly short of the 1,000
vehicle requirement, however, we acknowledge that daily and monthly fluctuations could increase this over 1,000 vehicles
per day north of Guild Hall Drive. Furthermore, although the 85th percentile speed exceeds 50 kilometre per hour, a curve
exists in Ellington Drive that can not be negotiated safely at 50 kilometres per hour. Therefore, this criteria is achieved.
Our review of the reported collision history for Ellington Drive for the period between January 1, 1995 and December 31,
1998 reveals seven collisions have been reported over the past three years. None of these collisions involved speeding.
Conclusions:
Based upon the existing speed profile, the volume of traffic, the proximity to a school, and the alignment of the road, staff
recommends that Ellington Drive be posted with a 40 kilometre per hour speed limit.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Engineering, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"40 kilometre per hour Speed Limit"
Regulation to be Enacted
