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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 41-05
Date: December 6, 2005
From:
Richard W. Holborn, P. Eng.
Division Head, Municipal Property and Engineering
Subject:
Stop Control By-law
Amendment to By-law 2632/88
Rosebank Road at Granite Court
File: A-2130-001-05
Recommendations:
That Report OES 41-05 regarding a proposed amendment to the stop sign by-
law 2632/88 be received; and
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'A' to by-law
2632/88 authorizing the erection of stop signs at the intersection of Rosebank
Road at Granite Court.
Executive Summary: In order to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection
of Rosebank Road and Granite Court an amending by-law is being proposed, which
provides for the installation of a southbound Stop control at that intersection.
The amended design provides for a non typical 2 way stop controlled intersection
thereby addressing both Councils reluctance to install All-Way Stop controls (as
previously recommended by staff via report OES-11-05) and the staff initiative to
address complaints received from Yorkville Sound and improve traffic safety at the
intersection of Rosebank Road and Granite Court.
Financial Implications: The estimated cost of $500.00 for the acquisition and
installation of the traffic signs can be accommodated within the 2005 Roads current
budget account.
Report OES 41-05
Subject: Stop Control By-law
Amendment to By-law 2632/88
Rosebank Road at Granite Court
December 6, 2005
Page 2
Background: Earlier this year, staff were asked to investigate neighbourhood
concerns regarding vehicular safety at the intersections of Rosebank Road at
Toynevale Road and Rosebank Road at Granite Court. Yorkville Sound, in response
complaints from their staff noted that vehicular traffic southbound from the facility was
conflicting with opposing traffic at that intersection and requested All-Way Stop controls.
On April 27, 2005, staff presented report OES 11-05 (see copy attached) to the
Executive Committee, which recommended the installation of Ali-Way Stop controls at
the intersection of Rosebank Road at Granite Court. The recommendations were not
supported by the Executive Committee and the issue was referred back to staff for
further dialogue and to review alternative solutions. Having re-examined that area, staff
again discussed the issue with both the Principal of Rosebank Public School and
Yorkville Sound.
As the initial complaint noted possible hazards for southbound traffic on Rosebank
Road (from the Yorkville Sound facility) from conflicts with westbound traffic on Granite
Court, staff propose an additional Stop control for southbound traffic on Rosebank
Road. Although unconventional, a two way stop control design would require outbound
traffic from the plant (approximately 50 vehicles per day) to stop and yield to all other
traffic and proceed only when its safe to do so. Attached is a sketch, which illustrates
the changes as proposed.
Having contacted both the Rosebank Road Public School and Yorkville Sound, both
agree and support the design scheme. Outreach correspondence was not issued to the
general community given the affected intersections service a large number of residents
in the Rosebank Neighbourhood, and it would not be practical.
Also, in recognition of the sight line difficulties at the intersection of Rosebank Road and
Toynevale Road due to roadway geometrics, staff installed of a "Hidden Intersection
Ahead" warning sign for motorists southbound on Rosebank Road approaching
Toynevale Road.
Attachments:
Location Map
Draft By-law Amendments
Report to Council OES 11-05
Report OES 41-05
Subject: Stop Control By-law
- Amendment to By-law 2632/88
- Rosebank Road at Granite Court
December 6, 2005
Page 3
Submitted B
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Technician Traffic Engineering
Card W. I-~l~n, P. Eng.
ion Head, Municipal Property & Engineering
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Attachments
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Superintendent, Municipal Operations
Recommended for the consideration of
Pickering City .Council
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Report OES 41-05
Subject: Stop Control By-law
- Amendment to By-law 2632/88
- Rosebank Road at Granite Court
December 6, 2005
Page 4
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NO. /05
Being a by-law to further amend by-law
2632/88 to provide for erecting of Stop signs
at certain intersections within the City of
Pickering
WHEREAS, Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended, the council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by-law provide
for the erection of stop signs at the intersections on highways under its jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Stop signs shall be erected at the intersection of highways set out in Column I of
Schedule A to By-law 2632/88, facing the traffic bound in the directions set
out in Column II of the Schedule.
Schedule A to By-law 2632/88, as amended, is hereby further amended by
adding hereto the following items:
Column I Column II
Intersections
Facing Traffic
Rosebank Road and
Granite Court
Southbound on Rosebank Road
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this
2005.
th day of
Dave Ryan, Mayor
Debi Bentley, City Clerk
PICKERING
REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 11-05
Date: April 7, 2005
From:
Richard W. Holborn
Division Head, Municipal Property and Engineering
Subject:
Stop Control By-law
Amendment to By-law 2632/88
Rosebank Road at Granite Court
File: A 2130
Recommendations:
That Report OES 11-05 regarding a proposed amendment to the stop sign by-
law 2632/88 be received; and
That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'A' to by-law
2632/88 authorizing the erection of stop signs at the intersection of Rosebank
Road at Granite Court; and
That a "Hidden Intersection Ahead" advance warning sign be installed on
Rosebank Road, on the southbound approach to Toynevale Road.
Executive Summary: In order to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection
of Rosebank Road and Granite Court an amending by-law is being proposed, which
provides for the erection of Ali-Way Stop controls at that intersection. In lieu of providing
an Ali-Way Stop at the intersection of Rosebank Road and Toynevale Road, staff
recommend the installation of a "Hidden Intersection Ahead" advance warning sign to
increase safety.
Financial Implications: The estimated cost of $500.00 for the aquisition and
installation of the traffic signs can be accommodated within the 2005 Roads current
budget account.
Background: Recently staff investigated neighbourhood concerns
vehicular safety at the intersections of Rosebank Road at Toynevale
Rosebank Road at Granite Court.
regarding
Road and
Report OES 11-05
Subject: Stop Control By-law
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Date: April 7, 2005
Page 2
Although the original request came from Yorkville Sound to investigate difficulties at the
intersection of Rosebank Road at Granite Court, as a result of the municipal community
consultation process, staff were asked by the Principal of the Rosebank Road Public
School to investigate the need for Ali-Way Stop controls at the intersection of Rosebank
Road at Toynevale Road.
Rosebank Road at Granite Court
Granite Court and Rosebank Road (south of Granite Court) are both collector roads
with typical daily traffic volumes of 4100 vehicles. Rosebank Road is a through road,
and a Stop condition exists for westbound Granite Court at Rosebank Road. Rosebank
Road north of Granite Court currently serves as an access route to Yorkville Sound's
west parking lot (see attached map) and has a daily traffic volume of 200 vehicles.
Consequently, the infrequent traffic southbound on Rosebank Road from the plant
proceeding through the intersection is subjected to near collisions with vehicles from
Granite Court, which are not expecting opposing traffic, and make a rolling stop while
proceeding through the intersection.
Due to the collector status of both roads and the subsequent large volume of traffic
through the intersection, municipal warrants for (Ali-Way) Stop controls are met.
Rosebank Road at Toynevale Road
As the intersection of Rosebank Road and Toynevale Road (two collector roads) is
located just north of the Rosebank Road Public School, it serves as a major junction for
both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Consequently, municipal staff have been asked
on several occasions over previous years to investigate the need for All-Way Stop
controls at that intersection.
Although studies confirm that municipal warrants for Ali-Way Stop controls are met,
potential vehicle operations on the steep grade of Rosebank Road north of Toynevale
Road has prevented and continues to prevent staff from supporting the installation of
Ali-Way Stop controls at that intersection. Winter and wet weather roadway conditions
could create stop and go difficulties for traffic queued on the southbound approach to
the intersection and potentially generate vehicular collisions where statistics show that
currently none exist. Currently, there is a school crossing location south of the
intersection (fronting the Rosebank Road Public School) which provides pedestrian
access across Rosebank Road and thereby eliminates pedestrian conflicts from the
intersection.
In recognition of the sight line difficulties at the intersection of Rosebank Road and
Toynevale Road due to roadway geometrics, staff recommend the installation of a
"Hidden Intersection Ahead" warning sign for motorists southbound on Rosebank Road
approaching Toynevale Road.
Report OES 11-05
Date: April 7, 2005
Subject: Stop Control By-law
Page 3
Outreach correspondence soliciting comments was-issued to both Yorkville Sound and
the Rosebank Road Public School. Outreach correspondence was not issued to the
general community given the affected intersections service a large number of residents
in the Rosebank Neighbourhood, and it would not be practical.
Attachments:
1. Location Maps
2. Draft By-law Amendments
Submitted By
Ri.ch~ard W. H(~orr~,-P.Eng '
..~'vision Head~,
~.Municipal Property & Engineering
Approved / Endorsed By:
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(Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachments
O:~-2130 Department Reports - Reports to Council~A-2130-001-05 Reports to Council\OES 11-05.doc
Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
Superintendent, Municipal Operations
Supervisor, Roads
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
BY-LAW NO. /05
Being a by-law to further amend by-law
2632/88 to provide for erecting of Stop signs
at certain intersections within the City of
Pickering
WHEREAS, Pursuant to section 27(1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 as
amended, the council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by-law provide
for the erection of stop signs at the intersections on highways under its jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING
HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Stop signs shall be erected at the intersection of highways set out in Column I of
Schedule A to By-law 2632/88, facing the traffic bound in the directions set
out in Column II of the Schedule.
2. Schedule A to By-law 2632/88, as amended, is hereby further amended by
adding hereto the following items:
Column I
Intersections
Rosebank Road and
Granite Court
Column II
Facing Traffic
Northbound and southbound on Rosebank Road
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this
2005.
th day of
Dave Ryan, Mayor
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk