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Report Number: ENG 02-24 Date: February 5, 2024
From: Richard Holborn
Director, Engineering Services
Subject: Proposed All-way Stop
- William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive - File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “6” and Schedule “7” to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stop signs on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to address the proposed installation of an all-way stop control at the intersection of William Jackson Drive
and Rex Heath Drive; and,
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: Area residents have expressed safety concerns with the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive with respect to sightlines, pedestrian safety, vehicle volume and vehicle speed. In response to these concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a review of the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive.
Based on the results of the review, and to improve sightlines, reduce vehicular conflicts and,
create a point where pedestrians can cross the road safely, staff recommend an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to
Pickering Strategic Plan Priority 3: Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community.
Financial Implications: The supply and installation of stop signs, advance warning signs, and pavement markings at the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive can be accommodated within the 2024 Roads Current Budget.
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Discussion: The intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive has four
approaches with William Jackson Drive being the main collector road in the north/south direction.
Rex Heath Drive is the west approach of the intersection and extends from Brock Road to William Jackson Drive and 2635 William Jackson Drive is a private driveway that makes up the east approach of the intersection.
Area residents have expressed safety concerns with the intersection of William Jackson Drive and
Rex Heath Drive with respect to sightlines, pedestrian safety, vehicle volume and vehicle speed.
Residents are particularly concerned with the sightlines at the intersection, particularly when exiting the homes from 2635 William Jackson Drive.
In response to these concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a review of the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive, which included observations of vehicle and
pedestrian traffic, and a review of existing signs and pavement markings.
The review by Engineering Services staff indicates the following:
1. There are parked vehicles near the intersection, which causes a sightline deficiency at the intersection especially for vehicles turning from Rex Heath Drive and from 2635 William Jackson Drive. The vehicles parked are a mix of residents that park in front of their home
and visitors to residents in the area. An all-way stop will not only help with the sightline
concern but also slows traffic on William Jackson Drive to a stop, which makes the intersection safer for all users.
2. Pedestrians were observed crossing at the intersection. An all-way stop at this intersection would create a safe crossing point for pedestrians to access one of the parks in the area or
to access Durham Region Transit on Brock Road.
3. Vehicular conflicts were witnessed at the intersection, in particular when motorists turn from Rex Heath Drive and from 2635 William Jackson Drive. The conflicts at the intersection could be alleviated with an all-way stop.
To improve sightlines, better protect pedestrians crossing at the intersection, and to reduce
vehicular conflicts, Engineering Services staff recommend an all-way stop be placed at the
intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive.
The proposed all-way stop control at the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive is shown graphically in Attachment 1. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “6”, Through Highways and Schedule “7”, Stop Signs, of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 2.
Attachments:
1. Proposed All-way Stop Control – William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive.
2. Draft by-law, Amendment to Schedule “6”, Through Highways and, Schedule “7”, Stop Signs,
to By-law 6604/05.
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Nathan Emery Richard Holborn, P. Eng.
Coordinator, Traffic Programs & Operations Director, Engineering Services
Nadeem Zahoor, P. Eng., M.Eng. Manager, Transportation & Traffic
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Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment #1 to Report ENG 02-24
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No.
Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05
providing for the regulating of traffic and
parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property.
Whereas By-law 6604/05, as amended, provides for the regulating of traffic and parking
on highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering; and
Whereas, it is deemed expedient to amend Schedule 6, Through Highways and, Schedule 7, Stop Signs, to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stop signs on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of
Pickering. Specifically, this by-law is to provide for the installation of an all-way stop at
the intersection of William Jackson Drive and Rex Heath Drive.
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows:
1. Schedule 6 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto
by the following:
Schedule 6
Through Highways
Column 1 Column 2
Highway Limits (From/To)
Delete
William Jackson Drive Full Limit
Add
William Jackson Drive Brock Road (R.R.1) to Bronzedale Street/Kalmar Avenue
William Jackson Drive Bronzedale Street/Kalmar Avenue to Rex Heath Drive
Attachment #2 to Report ENG 02-24
By-law No. Page 2
Schedule 6
Through Highways
Column 1 Column 2
Highway Limits (From/To)
William Jackson Drive Rex Heath Drive to Taunton Road (R.R.4)
2. Schedule 7 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto by the following:
Schedule 7
Stop Signs
Column 1 Column 2
Highway Compulsory Stop Facing Traffic
Add
William Jackson Drive William Jackson Drive, northbound and southbound @ Rex Heath Drive
Rex Heath Drive Rex Heath Drive, eastbound @ William Jackson Drive
By-law passed this 26th day of February, 2024.
____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor
________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk