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PICKERING Report Number: CS 44-12
Date: December 3, 2012
From: Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
Subject: Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Traffic and Safety Concerns
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 44-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding traffic and
safety concerns on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road, in response to
Resolution #113/12 be received;
2. That the crosswalk request on Valley Farm Road at either Avonmore Square, in
the vicinity of the 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road driveway, or at the intersection with
The Esplanade North not be supported based on the traffic study results and staff
recommendation;
3. That the crosswalk request on Glenanna Road at either the medical centre located
at 1885 Glenanna Road, or at the intersection with The Esplanade North not be
supported based on the traffic study results and staff recommendation;
4. That the upgrade of the intersection pedestrian signal to a full signalized
intersection at Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court be
considered in the 2013 Capital Budget; and
5. That 50 km/h speed limit signs be installed on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road, and that two pedestrian crossing signs on Valley Farm Road be installed
close to 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road with "Watch for Seniors" tabs added to the
signs, and that the existing pedestrian crossing sign on Valley Farm Road north of
Diefenbaker Court be relocated to a location south of Diefenbaker Court and a
"Watch for Seniors" tab be installed on both existing pedestrian crossing signs.
Executive Summary: The Durham Community Condominium Alliance on behalf of
its residents at 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road and other area residents have expressed
concerns related to pedestrian safety on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road. Their
request for additional traffic safety measures included an additional crosswalk at
Avonmore Square on Valley Farm Road, a crosswalk at the medical centre on
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Glenanna Road, and converting the pedestrian signal to a full signal at Valley Farm
Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court. The traffic concerns stem from an
incident that occurred on January 8, 2012, where a resident at 1880/1890 Valley Farm
Road was crossing Valley Farm Road and was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian later
passed away in hospital due to the injuries sustained. On September 18, 2012 Council
passed Resolution #113/12 for staff to review possible safety improvements on Valley
Farm Road and Glenanna Road, citing increasing vehicular traffic and speed in the area
from development in the area. In response to Resolution #113/12 and resident
concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a traffic review of Valley Farm Road
and Glenanna Road. Based on the results of the traffic review, Engineering Services
staff does.not recommend the installation of a pedestrian signal or crosswalk on Valley
Farm Road at Avonmore Square, near the condominium driveway, or at The Esplanade
North. Staff does not recommend the installation of a pedestrian signal or crosswalk on
Glenanna Road at the medical centre or at The Esplanade North. Staff does however
recognize the benefit of converting the pedestrian signal at Valley Farm Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court to a full signal and recommends this conversion.
Staff also recommends installing 50 km/h speed limit signage on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road, repositioning of the more southerly existing pedestrian crossing sign
on Valley Farm Road to a location on Valley Farm Road further south were the sign
would better be utilized, the addition of two additional pedestrian crossing signs on
Valley Farm Road in both directions in advance of the 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road
condominium driveway with a "Watch for Seniors" tab added to all proposed and
existing pedestrian crossing signs on Valley Farm Road.
Financial Implications: The installation and upgrade of the existing pedestrian signal
at Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court to a full signalized
intersection would cost approximately $150,000 and will be recommended by staff as a
2013 capital budget item. Additional speed limit signs, warning signs, and posts'can be
accommodated under the Roads current budget.
Discussion: On January 23, 2012, a letter was received at the Office of the
Mayor dated January 20, 2012 from the Durham Community Condominium Alliance at
1880/1890 Valley Farm Road. The letter states concerns related to pedestrian safety
and traffic on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road, citing an incident that occurred on
January 8, 2012, where one of their residents was crossing Valley Farm Road and was
struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian later passed away in hospital due to the injuries
sustained. In addition, the letter also refers to another resident at 1890 Valley Farm
Road that was struck in front of City Hall at the end of November 2011.
In their January 20, 2012 letter, the Durham Community Condominium Alliance
requested that city staff and council consider the following measures on Valley Farm
Road and Glenanna Road:
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• reduce the speed limit to 30km/h
• speed bumps, traffic calming measures or flashing yellow lights
• a pedestrian crossing at the medical building (on Glenanna Road) for access to and
from the Pickering Town Centre
• a pedestrian crossing on Valley Farm•Road south of Avonmore Square for access to
and from the park and City Recreation Complex
• eliminate parking on both sides of The Esplanade [North]
• review positioning of stop sign on The Esplanade [North] entering onto Valley Farm
Road
City of Pickering staff responded to the letter from the Durham Community
Condominium Alliance stating that staff will review traffic on Valley Farm Road near the
condominium driveway in conjunction with the 2012 traffic counting program, that,
subject to further review, the City was considering the full signalization of the
intersection of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court. City
staff also reviewed the location of the stop sign on The Esplanade North at Valley Farm
Road and have concluded that no adjustments are required as it is quite common that a
vehicle must come to a complete stop at a stop sign and then come to another stop
further into the intersection due to sight lines. The response also stressed that
pedestrians should use the existing safe pedestrian crossing points on Valley Farm
Road which are at Kingston Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court. The
safe pedestrian crossing points on Glenanna Road are at Kingston Road and The
Esplanade South, where traffic signals are present.
The Office of the Mayor also received a letter dated January 28, 2012 regarding the
operation of the intersection of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court. This letter, from a resident at 1880 Valley Farm Road,
expressed concerns related to vehicles on The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court not
yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at the signal, or to vehicles travelling on
Valley Farm Road. The resident recommended that is intersection be changed from a
pedestrian signal to a full traffic signal for safety reasons.
A letter was forwarded to the resident from City officials indicating that City staff was
considering the full signalization of the intersection of Valley Farm Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court, subject to further review.
A subsequent letter followed from the Durham Community Condominium Alliance on
May 15, 2012 specifically related to concerns regarding residents at 1880 and 1890
Valley Farm Road crossing Valley Farm Road. In that letter the Durham Community
Condominium Alliance management listed measures that they would like to see
implemented on Valley Farm Road on behalf of their residents who share this concern.
The measures that were listed are as follows:
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• A barrier on the east side of Valley Farm Road running perpendicular to the
pedestrian path along the north side of the recreation complex so that pedestrians
are deterred from crossing the roadway at this location.
• Simplification of the current pedestrian crossing at Valley Farm Road and The
Esplanade South.
• Installation of a white line pedestrian crossing on Valley Farm Road at Avonmore
Square supported by flashing lights and signage.
The Durham Community Condominium Alliance has cited high speed of vehicles, high
traffic and pedestrian volume, proximity of other crossings (especially for seniors),
sightlines during peak times and land use as the causes for difficulty in crossing the
roadway.
On September 18, 2012 Council passed Resolution #113/12 (Attachment#1) for staff to
review possible safety improvements on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road, citing
increasing vehicular traffic and speed in the area from development in the area. In
response to the concerns presented by the Durham Condominium Alliance
management, the residents of 1880 and 1890 Valley Farm Road and Council
Resolution #113/12, Engineering Services staff completed a review of Valley Farm
Road from Kingston Road to The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court and on Glenanna
Road from Kingston Road to The Esplanade South. The review included the following:
• Measuring distances on Valley Farm Road from the driveway at 1880/1890 Valley
Farm Road to the existing safe pedestrian crossings at Kingston Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court.
• Collection of 72-hour vehicular traffic and speed data on Valley Farm Road between
Avonmore Square and The Esplanade North.
• Collection of 72-hour vehicular traffic and speed data on Glenanna Road just north
of The Esplanade North.
• Eight hour vehicle and pedestrian counts on Valley Farm Road at the intersections
of Avonmore Square, The Esplanade North and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker
Court.
• Eight hour vehicle and pedestrian counts on Glenanna Road at the unsignalized
intersections of The Esplanade North and Pickering Parkway.
• Eight hour pedestrian gap study on Valley Farm Road between Avonmore Square
and The Esplanade North.
• Review of sightlines on Valley Farm Road.
• Observations on Valley Farm Road at the condominium driveway and on Glenanna
Road between Kingston Road and The Esplanade South.
The results of the review and recommendations are presented in the following sections.
It should be noted that a crosswalk crossing Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
would have to be investigated as a pedestrian signal and not painted lines and signage
due to safety concerns associated with an unprotected crossing on an Arterial Type C
roadway.
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A barrier on Valley Farm Road is not recommended
Staff does not recommend installing barriers, such as guiderail, to prevent pedestrians
from crossing roadways at certain points due to aesthetics, installation and maintenance
cost, inconvenience, and lack of effectiveness.
Parking on both sides of The Esplanade North is subject to the City's parking by-
law
All parking on The Esplanade North is subject to the City's parking by-law, which states
on-street parking is allowed for a maximum of 3 hours at a time and that overnight or
on-street parking during snow removal is prohibited. Although the roadway is wide
enough to accommodate parking on both sides of the street and still provide two-way.
vehicular travel, restrictions are in place to prohibit parking in front of the private
driveway at 1400 The Esplanade North or the underground garage ramp for City Hall to
ensure traffic sightlines and to allow for efficient Fire Truck staging.
Distance from the 1880/1890 Condominium Driveway to the Existing Safe
Pedestrian Crossings is considered adequate
Pedestrians crossing Valley Farm Road from the condominium driveway at 1880/1890
Valley Farm Road are encouraged to do so from the traffic signal at Kingston Road or
the pedestrian signal at The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court. The walking distance
from the condominium driveway to the crosswalk of the full signal at Kingston Road and
to the pedestrian signal at The Esplanade South is 182 metres and 219 metres
respectively. The Ontario Traffic Manual, Traffic Signals Book 12, recommends that
spacing of traffic signals for an arterial road be a minimum of 215 metres but preferably
at least 250 metres to 450 metres to increase driver expectancy and awareness of
traffic controls.
Also, the Region of Durham has guidelines related to intersection and signal spacing.
According to the Region of Durham's Arterial Corridor Guidelines document adopted by
Regional council in 2007, minimum signal spacing of 300 metres should try to be
achieved on arterial type roadways. A pedestrian signal at either Avonmore Square, in
the vicinity of the 1880/1890 condominium driveway or at The Esplanade North would
not meet these minimum guidelines. In addition, the Region of Durham and City of
Pickering staff has concern regarding placing of signals so close to the already
established traffic signals at Kingston Road or The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court
because of the following reasons:
• Drivers may potentially travel faster to beat signal lights that are changing to a red
indication resulting in non-compliance of traffic laws and creating, potentially, a more
dangerous situation.
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• Closely spaced signals could confuse drivers approaching the area as to which
signal indication is for Kingston Road or The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court
and which is for the proposed pedestrian signal.
• Should a pedestrian signal be placed at either Avonmore Square, in the vicinity of
the 1880/1890 condominium driveway or The Esplanade North, the actual stop
location for vehicles could be placed as much as 25 metres back from the pedestrian
signal (so drivers could see the signal indication) creating even less distance
between signalized intersections and may create conflicts with other intersections in
the area.
• The right turn channelized island from Kingston Road to southbound Valley Farm
Road creates additional complications for drivers, since drivers merging onto Valley
Farm Road would be less than 100 metres from a pedestrian signal at Avonmore
Square or the in the vicinity of the 1880/1890 condominium driveway.
• The existing pedestrian signal at Valley Farm Road and•The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court has been investigated because of residents concerns
related to pedestrian safety at the intersection. A new pedestrian signal introduced
further north on Valley Farm Road could create the same concerns.
A pedestrian crossing signal at either Avonmore Square, near the condominium
driveway, or at The Esplanade North would be too close to the already existing
pedestrian crossing points to justify installation, and is therefore not recommended.
A pedestrian crossing at the medical building on Glenanna Road or at the
intersection with The Esplanade North is not recommended
Pedestrians crossing Glenanna Road from the medical centre to the Pickering Town
Centre are encouraged to do so from the traffic signals at Kingston Road or from the
traffic signals at The Esplanade South, which are both designated crossing points for
pedestrians. The walking distance from the medical centre to the crosswalk of the full
signal at Kingston Road and the full signal at The Esplanade South is 81 metres and
170 metres respectively. The walking distance from The Esplanade North to the
crosswalk of the full signal at Kingston Road and the full signal at The Esplanade South
is 156 metres and 96 metres respectively. Introduction of a pedestrian crossing at or
near the medical centre would cause significant vehicular delays on Glenanna Road
resulting in increased traffic congestion to the north, potentially creating a safety issue
on Kingston Road, and to the south, past the intersection of The Esplanade North,
effectively blocking the intersection.
Also, a pedestrian signal at either the medical centre or the intersection of The
Esplanade North would not meet the Region of Durham's 300 metre spacing between
traffic signals according to the Region's of Durham's Arterial Corridor Guidelines
document. In addition, the Region of Durham and City of Pickering staff has concern
regarding placing of signals at this location for the following reasons:
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• A new pedestrian signal at the medical centre would effectively eliminate the
vehicular turning lanes on Glenanna Road for the medical centre and the Pickering
Town Centre due to the setback required for vehicles stopping at the new pedestrian
signal. This would cause significant queuing into the Kingston Road intersection and
The Esplanade North intersection.
• A pedestrian signal at The Esplanade North would effectively eliminate the
southbound turning lane at The Esplanade North and interfere with the driveway at
the Civic Complex and Central Library, which will create frustration and potentially
create an unsafe situation.
• Closely spaced signals could confuse drivers approaching the area as to which
signal indication is for Kingston Road or The Esplanade South and which is for the
proposed pedestrian signal.
• Drivers may potentially travel faster to beat signal lights that are changing to a red
indication resulting in non-compliance of traffic laws and creating, potentially, a more
dangerous situation.
Therefore, a pedestrian crossing at either of these locations on Glenanna Road are not
recommended.
Speed Data and Vehicular Volume indicate that vehicles are travelling at an
appropriate speed for an Arterial Type C roadway
Speed and vehicular volume data was collected between March 27, 2012 and March
29, 2012 for Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road. Based on the traffic study, the 85th
percentile speed, which is the speed of which 85 percent of the traffic is travelling at or
below, is 54 km/h for northbound traffic and 52 km/h for southbound traffic on Valley
Farm Road, and 46 km/h for northbound traffic and 47 km/h for southbound traffic on
Glenanna Road. The speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road is 50 km/h.
The daily traffic volume on Valley Farm Road is 3,686 for northbound traffic, 3,968 for
southbound traffic, and 7,654 for total traffic. The daily traffic volume on Glenanna
Road is 5,093 for northbound traffic, 4,560 for southbound traffic, and 9,653 for total
traffic. According to the City's official plan, Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road are
Arterial Type C roadways and can carry 12,000 vehicles per day.
With regards to the request of lowering the speed limit to 30 km/h and to provide
physical traffic calming measures on the roadway, the City does not use a 30km/h
speed limit on any of the City maintained roadways. Posted speed limits on City
maintained roadways range from 40km/h to 60km/h. Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road have designated 50km/h speed limits and use acceptable and current geometric
design standards in use in Ontario, for the 50km/h speed limit. Physical traffic calming
measures such as speed humps are also not recommended on Valley Farm Road or
Glenanna Road. Based on results from the speed study, these roadways do not meet
criteria established for traffic calming measures as set in the City's Safer Streets Traffic
Management Strategy document, which was adopted by Council in 2003. Also, police,
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fire and ambulance generally oppose speed humps because of the increased response
times when an emergency occurs, and they also impact winter control operations. In
addition, physical traffic calming measures are not generally used on roadways where
Durham Region Transit and school buses routinely travel.
The existing walking distances, speed and daily traffic volume on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road can be seen graphically in Attachment #2.
Gap Study Analysis indicates that there are sufficient gaps on Valley Farm to
cross safely
An eight hour gap study on Valley Farm Road between Avonmore Square and The
Esplanade North was completed on June 27, 2012. The time period of the study was
7am to 9am, 11 am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.
The Canadian Capacity Guide for Signalized Intersections indicates a standard walking
speed range from 1.0 to 1.2 metres per second for pedestrians crossing roadways and
intersections. Valley Farm Road has a pavement width of approximately 13 metres
near Avonmore Square. Based on the walking speed and the pavement width, an
acceptable gap on Valley Farm Road could range from 11 seconds to 13 seconds to
allow time for pedestrians to cross. However, recognizing that many residents at 1880
and 1890 Valley Farm Road are seniors, a larger gap may be required. Therefore, the
following summarizes the gap study for the larger acceptable gap of 13 seconds
(walking speed of 1 metre per second) as well as a gap of 20 seconds (walking speed
of 0.65 metres per second) which, is more than adequate for slower moving
pedestrians. It should be noted that pedestrians were observed crossing Valley Farm
Road in approximately 8 to 10 seconds. Gaps in the following sections refer to a gap in
both the northbound and southbound traffic at the same time.
AM Period (7am-9am, 2 hours)
Number of Acceptable Gaps = 163 gaps 13 seconds or greater, 95 gaps 20 seconds or
greater
Average length of gap = 19 seconds
Average number of acceptable gaps (equal to or greater than 13 seconds) per 5 minute
interval = 6.79
Midday Period (11am-fpm, 2 hours)
Number of Acceptable Gaps = 138 gaps 13 seconds or greater, 81 gaps 20 seconds or
greater
Average length of gap = 16 seconds
Average number of acceptable gaps (equal to or greater than 13 seconds) per 5 minute
interval = 5.75
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PM Period (2pm-6pm, 4 hours)
Number of Acceptable Gaps = 296 gaps 13 seconds or greater, 143 gaps 20 seconds
or greater
Average length of gap = 16 seconds
Average number of acceptable gaps (equal to or greater than 13 seconds) per 5 minute
intervals = 6.17
The results of the gap study indicate that there are significant number of acceptable
gaps in traffic to cross at this location, however, it is still recommended that pedestrians
cross at the safe pedestrian crossings on Valley Farm Road at Kingston Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court.
Intersection Traffic Counts and Signal Warrants at Valley Farm Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court
Eight hour vehicle and pedestrian turning movement counts were completed on April 3,
2012 for the intersection of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade North and on April 4,
2012 for the intersections of Valley Farm Road and Avonmore Square and Valley Farm
Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court. The time periods counted on these
days were lam to 9am, 11 am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. A traffic signal warrant analysis
was completed at the intersection of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court. Currently, this intersection is controlled by stops signs on
The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court and a pedestrian activated signal for vehicles
on Valley Farm Road. Vehicular and pedestrian volume was used to prepare a signal
warrant analysis based on Ministry of Transportation of Ontario standards.
The traffic signal warrant requirements were not fulfilled for the intersection.
Observations and full traffic signal recommendation at Valley Farm Road and The
Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court
Although the traffic signal warrants indicate that full signalization is not necessary based
on traffic and pedestrian volume, staff does note that it can be challenging at times for
motorists to turn left or go through the intersection from The Esplanade South,
especially in the peak hour times. This is due largely in part to the curve to the south of
the intersection, a street light pole and a hydro box that hinder sightlines.
A full signal at the intersection of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court could also benefit those who are crossing north of the
intersection across Valley Farm Road as through traffic on Valley Farm Road is stopped
for a moment as vehicles and pedestrians on The Esplanade South and Diefenbaker
Court clear the intersection.
This intersection also has had three collisions in the last five years that are considered
correctable by the installation of a traffic signal. For these reasons, a full traffic signal
would be beneficial at the intersection and is recommended.
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The pedestrian volume crossing Valley Farm Road at The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court was 220 during the eight hour count. In comparison,
pedestrian volume crossing Valley Farm Road at The Esplanade North during the eight
hour traffic count was 57, and was 39 at Avonmore Square.
Therefore, the full signalization of Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade
South/Diefenbaker Court could simplify the pedestrian crossing at this intersection. A
full signal could also provide for relief as sightlines are slightly hindered at the
intersection for vehicles exiting from The Esplanade South and turning left onto Valley
Farm Road or going through to Diefenbaker Court.
Additional 50 km/h speed signs and warning signage on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road are to be installed
The review of Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road indicates that 50 km/h speed
signs are recommended along both roadways for installation. On Valley Farm Road,
pedestrian crossing signs are present between the intersections of The Esplanade
North and The Esplanade South. These signs however were installed before the
pedestrian signal at Valley Farm Road and The Esplanade South/Diefenbaker Court
was installed, and with the modifications presented in this report, it is recommended that
the more southerly sign for northbound traffic be repositioned further south on Valley
Farm Road so that it is better utilized along Valley Farm Road. Also, it is recommended
that two additional pedestrian crossing signs be added in both directions in advance of
the 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road condominium driveway. A "Watch for Seniors" tab
can be added to all the pedestrian crossing warning signs to warn motorists of seniors
crossing the road.
The existing and proposed signage on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road can be
seen graphically in Attachment#3
Sidewalks on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Sidewalks on Glenanna Road are sufficient for all pedestrians to use. Sidewalks on
Valley Farm Road are sufficient, however, the temporary asphalt sidewalk on the east
side of Valley Farm Road from Kingston Road to 100 metres south thereof is planned to
be reconstructed with the development of the adjacent site. The 2011 capital budget
indicated that the City would, in conjunction with the adjacent proposed development on
the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Valley Farm Road, construct a concrete
sidewalk in this section of Valley Farm Road.
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Attachments
1. Council Resolution #113/12 - Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road Traffic and
Safety Concerns
2. Pedestrian Crossing Study Map, Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road: The
Esplanade South to Kingston Road
3. Existing and Proposed Signage, Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road: The
Esplanade South to Kingston Road
Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By:
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,M Nathan Eme Everet :unt , PD, CMM,
Coordinator, Traffic Operations Director, Community Services
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Darrell-Selsky, C. .T.,' MM III Rich rd W. Hoorn, P. Eng
Supervisor D' Sion Head, Engineering Services
Engineering & Capital Works
NE:ds
Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City ncil
day: ZO, 2-0(2
Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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ATTACH MENT# �,._._ TO REPORT# CS 4 '12—/
of
Legal and Legislative Services
Clerk's Office
Directive Memorandum
September 19, 2012
To: Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
From: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council
held on September 18, 2012
Notice of Motion
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Traffic and Safety Concerns
Council Decision Resolution #113/12
WHEREAS residents in the area of Valley Farm Road south of Kingston Road have
expressed concerns with pedestrian safety and traffic concerns on Valley Farm Road
and Glenanna Road; and
WHEREAS the present speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road is 50
km/hr; and
WHEREAS with development in the area, traffic speed and volume has become a
greater problem; and
WHEREAS the neighborhood has seen increased residential development, particularly
seniors; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Pickering staff be directed to
review and report back to Council on possible safety improvements.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Debbie Shields
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