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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 04-24Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 04-24 Date: March 4, 2024 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Proposed All-way Stop - Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt 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 Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt 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 Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive with respect to vehicle volume, pedestrian safety, vehicle speed and cut-through traffic. In response to these concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a review of the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive. Based on the results of the review, staff recommend an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive to reduce vehicle conflicts and create a point where pedestrians can cross the road safely. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of 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 Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive can be accommodated within the 2024 Roads Current Budget. ENG 04-24 March 4, 2024 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive Page 2 Discussion: Area residents have expressed safety concerns with the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive, and the intersection of Marshcourt Drive and Beechlawn Drive with respect to vehicle volume, pedestrian safety, vehicle speed and cut-through traffic. In response to these concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a review of the two intersections, which included observations of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and a review of existing signs and pavement markings. This report focuses on the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive, as the intersection of Marshcourt Drive and Beechlawn Drive requires more information to be collected and additional consultation with the area residents before a recommendation can be made. The intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive has three approaches with Bainbridge Drive being a main collector road extending from Kingston Road to Marshcourt Drive. Marshcourt Drive is also a main collector north/south road, which extends from Pickering Parkway to approximately 200 metres north of Bainbridge Drive, where the road ends at a private residential complex entrance. The review by Engineering Services staff for the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive indicates the following: 1. Motorists can get from Pickering Parkway to Kingston Road by travelling on Marshcourt Drive and turning onto Bainbridge Drive, which can be faster than accessing the neighbouring arterial streets of Notion Road, and Brock Road. However, even with a ‘No Exit’ sign placed on the north leg of the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive, motorists were witnessed travelling to the north limit of Marshcourt Drive and then having to turn around. An all-way stop would create a break in the flow of traffic where motorists can turn onto Bainbridge Drive. 2. Vehicular conflicts were witnessed at the intersection, in particular when motorists turn from eastbound Bainbridge Drive to southbound Marshcourt Drive and there is already a southbound vehicle on Marshcourt Drive travelling through the intersection. 3. Pedestrians were observed crossing at the intersection. An all-way stop at this intersection would create a safe crossing point for pedestrians. 4. Residents have stated that they are concerned that traffic will eventually increase though the neighbourhood once the construction of houses is completed on Pickering Parkway. To improve the flow of traffic, reduce vehicle conflicts and provide better protection for pedestrians crossing at the intersection, Engineering Services staff recommend an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive. The proposed all-way stop control at the intersection of Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt 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. ENG 04-24 March 4, 2024 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive Page 3 Attachments: 1. Proposed All-way Stop Control – Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt Drive 2.Draft by-law, Amendment to Schedule “6”, Through Highways and, Schedule “7”, Stop Signs,to By-law 6604/05. Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Nathan Emery Richard Holborn, P. Eng. Coordinator, Traffic Programs & Operations Director, Engineering Services M.Eng. Manager, Transportation & Traffic NE:mjh Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer Original signed by:Original signed by: Original signed by: Nadeem Zahoor, P. Eng., Original signed by: 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 Bainbridge Drive and Marshcourt 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 Marshcourt Drive Full Limit Add Marshcourt Drive Pickering Parkway to Bainbridge Drive Attachment 2 to Report ENG 04-24 By-law No. Page 2 2. Schedule 7 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended theretoby the following: Schedule 7 Stop Signs Column 1 Column 2 Highway Compulsory Stop Facing Traffic Add Marshcourt Drive Marshcourt Drive, northbound and southbound @ Bainbridge Drive By-law passed this 25th day of March, 2024. ____________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk