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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOES 33-08 REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: OES 33-08 Date: November 1 0, 20~~. 1 2 1 From: Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road - Traffic Calming Justification and Design File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report OES 33-08 regarding the presentation form the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road be received; 2. That Council, in recognition of the concerns voiced by the Citizens Group and area residents, support in principal the implementation of traffic calming measures on Fairport Road from Kingston Road to Finch Avenue; and 3. That staff be authorized to commence a community consultation process regarding the preparation of a traffic calming plan on Fairport Road and report back to Council with a proposed traffic calming plan and estimated construction cost for budget consideration. Executive Summary: On January, 21, 2008, City Council received a resident delegation noting concerns regarding vehicular speeds and volumes on Fairport Road and was presented with a petition requesting traffic calming on Fairport Road. The issue was referred to staff through Resolution #11/08 to report back. Some residents formed a working group to further work towards the design of a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road (between Kingston Road and Finch Avenue). Forming a coalition referred to as the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road, the working group generated a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road. The completed plan was presented to staff for information and preliminary comments on May 22, 2008 and to the Executive Committee on June 9, 2008. The Executive Committee thanked the coalition for their hard work and referred the issue to staff for review and a follow up report in the fall. Having completed the review, staff hereby present this report to the Executive Committee. Based on the traffic operations history of Fairport Road and the recent concerns raised and support generated by the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road, staff are recommending, in principal, the use of traffic calming measures on Fairport Road. However, in order to move forward, a City driven community consultation process is required as there has been opposition to the plan received. L Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 , . i .t . Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road 1 2 2 Traffic Calming Justification and Design Page 2 Financial Implications: The conceptual plan as prepared by the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road included a cost estimate of $250,000 based on their research. In conjunction with the review of their plan, staff estimated the construction cost of the group's plan of to be approximately $225,000 with the potential for an additional $200,000.00 cost associated with use of asphalt colorant and pattern imprint of the raised intersections for a total of $425,000. Although noted as optional, it's use provides both a decorative and driver advisor feature. A copy of the citizens group Traffic Calming plan and cost estimates are attached. Sustainability Implications: The implementation of traffic management measures on Fairport Road predominantly impacts the social lens of sustainability given it has the potential to enhance community living and impact traffic operations. Additionally, the process used by the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road has demonstrated engagement by the community to work with the City to generate an action plan to address their concerns as well as those of the municipality as the road authority. However, the final traffic management design will be ultimately a balance of all three lenses as traffic operations impact environmental issues (noise/air quality and fuel consumption) as well as economics (cost). Background: Road Classification Early municipal Official Plans and Official District Plans utilized a Major and Minor Collector road classification and identified Fairport Road as a Major Collector Road. This designation (and subsequently all former Major Collector roads) was amended to a Type C Arterial designation to reflect the introduction and creation of a singular Collector Road designation and varying Type A, Band C Arterial roads within the 1993 Regional Official Plan. . The current Pickering Official Plan recognizes Type C Arterial roads as described in the Durham Regional Official Plan and identifies the following traffic characteristics: · carry lower volumes of traffic at slower speeds (than Type A or B Arterial roads) · provide access to properties · generally have a right-of-way width ranging from 26 to 30 metres A copy of the Pickering Official Plan - Transportation road class schedule and urban transportation system map is attached. CORP0227-o7/01 revised Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road Traffic Calming Justification and Design Pagel a 1 2 3 As a Type C Arterial road, Fairport Road provides access between Kingston Road (at the south limit) and Third Concession Road (at the north limit) with major intersections at Dunbarton Road, Welrus Street, Strouds Lane, Glenanna Road, Finch Avenue and at Lynn Heights Drive. Additionally, it provides direct frontage access for approximately 150 residential properties (between Kingston Road and Finch Avenue). Via this classification, the intended primary service function of Fairport Road is to provide the movement of traffic with adjacent land access being a secondary consideration. Attached is a copy of Transportation Association of Canada (T AC) Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads Table 1.3.4.2 which outlines the specific "Characteristics of Urban Roads" details for all roadway classifications. Road Construction Fairport Road was initially constructed as a rural cross section road with gravel shoulders and ditches, with a 6.7m (22ft.) pavement width within a standard 20m (66ft) right-of-way. Given its arterial road classification, it has and continues to undergo expansion via right-of-way widenings taken in conjunction with adjacent development. In 1995, as a Capital Works Project intended to facilitate the installation of storm sewers, sanitary sewers and a watermain, Fairport Road was reconstructed to the current urban standard consisting of an 11 m (36ft.) pavement width with varying boulevard widths. The reconstruction accommodated the installation of a 1.5m (5ft.) wide sidewalk along the east side of Fairport Road from Kingston Road to Finch Avenue. 40Km/h Bv-Iaw Whereas the Ontario Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1960 provided that "No person shall drive a motor vehicle at a greater rate of speed than thirty miles per hour in a built up area; and whereas such built up areas are required to be designated and proper signs displayed, Pickering Council passed by-law 3832/70 thereby designating Fairport Road, (from Kingston Road to Finch Avenue - in addition to other city streets) as a 30 mph route. In 1976, the speed limit was changed from 30mph to 50km/h with the Canadian adoption of the metric system. On November 16, 1987, the speed limit was changed from 50 km/h to 40 km/h through the passage of By-law 1619/87 by Council. Given the arterial road classification of Fairport Road, the 40krn/h speed limit is inconsistent with both the municipal Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy which proposed to safeguard the service functionality of arterial roads from arbitrary and ineffective lowering of speed limits to 40 km/h, and the intent of the municipal By-law 6181/03 which designated all local and collector roads as 40km/h. Should staff be directed to proceed with a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road, the consultation process should include a component to re-establish a 50km/h speed limit more appropriate for a Type C Arterial road. CORP0227-Q7/01 revised Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road I .' 1 2 4 Traffic Calming Justific?tion and Design Page 4 Traffic Operations As a Type C Arterial roadway, Fairport Road serves as a traffic conduit between Kingston Road (south limit) and Finch Avenue (midblock) and Third Concession Road (north limit). Additionally, it provides direct frontage access for approximately 150 newer conventional and older estate residential properties (between Kingston Road and Finch Avenue). In the past three years, staff have completed traffic studies along Fairport Road both in conjunction with the municipal City wide traffic count program and in response to various resident concerns and enquiries. Study results indicate a blended overall (non site specific) daily traffic volume of 6000 vehicles with 85%-ile speed of 61 km/h. The 85th%-i1e speed is the maximum speed that 85% of traffic travels at and is a key factor used within the technical transportation industry to establish speed limits. Based on the premise that the majority of drivers are reasonable and responsible, they use good judgment to balance risk with travel efficiency and drive at comfortable pace or speed. Conversely, well established speed limits generate driver compliance, are self regulating and are judicially respected by police and the courts requiring minimal enforcement with punitive sanctions for the minority group of drivers who endanger others. The results indicate that Fairport Road is operating within the parameters and characteristics of a typical minor arterial road as identified by the Transportation Association of Canada. A diagram which identifies the various site specific study results is attached. In May, 2008, the City completed the 2008 traffic count program thereby generating vehicular volume, class and speed data on most collector and arterial roads in Pickering. Intended for traffic operational and maintenance purposes, the data allows staff to compare and generate a ranking based on the study results. Specifically, the data indicates that using the blended 85 h%-ile speed of 61 km/h, Fairport Road is one of the top 10 roads with high vehicular speeds. Collision History A review of collision data for Fairport Road (between Kingston Road and Finch Avenue), indicates that save and except for the intersection of Fairport Road at Sheppard Avenue (which is problematic due to the vertical alignment and visibility constraints) no additional clear trends or high collision frequency areas exist which would indicate a need of further investigation and or corrective measures. A copy of the Collision ,History Diagram is attached. CORP0227-Q7/01 revised Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road Traffic Calming Justification and Design Page 5 1 2 5 Fairoort Road Action Committee & Citizens Group for Traffic Calmina on Fairoort Road To date, the City has been involved with two Fairport Road resident groups concerned with vehicle speeds and volumes. The Fairport Road Action Committee ("FRAC") was established in the late 1990's in response to resident concerns with various development projects along Fairport Road. During its tenure, the resident coalition assisted with the implementation of the Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy via the submission of comments based on traffic operations on Fairport Road. More recently, the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road was formed by residents of Fairport Road (some of whom were former members of FRAC) as a means of presenting collective community concerns with the recent adjacent residential development proposals and its impact on traffic operations on Fairport Road. The group, working with the support of and in response to concerns raised by most residents of Fairport Road, has since focused on the current traffic operations along Fairport Road, ie. vehicular speeds and volumes and the impact of additional development in the area. On January, 21, 2008, City Council received a resident delegation noting concerns regarding vehicular speeds and volumes on Fairport Road and was presented with a petition requesting traffic calming on Fairport Road. As the issue was referred to staff to report (with no specific endorsement of the request), area residents formed a resident working group to further work towards the design of a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road (between Kingston Road and Finch Avenue). Forming a coalition referred to as the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road, the working group generated a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road. The completed plan was presented to staff for information and preliminary comments on May 22, 2008 and to the Executive Committee on June 9, 2008. The Executive Committee thanked the coalition for their hard work and referred the issue to staff for review and a follow up report in the fall. Support and Opposition The initial petition for traffic calming on Fairport Road as submitted to Council by the Fairport Road Citizens for Traffic Calming noted support by 127 of 144 (88%) homes on Fairport Road (from Kingson Road to Finch Avenue). In addition to the numerous submissions from the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road, it is important to note that the City has also received submissions from residents within and beyond the immediate Fairport Road area both in support and in opposition to the use of traffic calming on Fairport Road. The submissions and comments generated are summarized as follows: CORP0227-07/01 revised Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road J 2 6 Traffic Calming Justification and Design Page 6 Support · 75 Submissions noting · Traffic operational improvements · Public safety improvements · Address vehicular speeding · Address unsafe passing · Address aggressive driving · Address pedestrian crossing Conclusions Opposition · 26 Submissions noting · Unnecessary expenditures · Limited local benefit · Prioritize other areas · Oppose traffic calming As a result of the submission by the Citizens Group and the subsequent investigative review, staff, in principal, support the use of traffic calming on a Type C Arterial road (Fairport Road). However, given the proposed traffic calming plan: · was generated by and is in the interests of the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road · has generated clear opposition (regardless of the justification) from residents both within and beyond the affected area · is deemed by staff to be "aggressive" via the inclusion of 25 physical elements and the removal of existing traffic signals which impact vehicular traffic in addition to emergency services, transit and road maintenance vehicles Staff recommend that the City build on the work completed by the Citizens Group and proceed with the development of a moderate balanced Traffic Calming plan via a full public community consultation process pursuant to the municipal Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy with input from the public, municipal staff and affected services. Attachments: 1. Road Class Definitions - Pickering Official Plan, Transportation 2. Urban Road Classification Sketch - Pickering Official Plan, Transportation 3. TAC Urban Design Road Classification Details 4. Fairport Road Volume and Speed Data Diagram 5. Fairport Road Collision History Diagram. 6. Fairport Road Resident Traffic Calming Plan 7. Fairport Road Resident Traffic Calming Plan - Resident Construction Estimate 8. Fairport Road Resident Traffic Calming Plan - Staff Construction Estimate 9. Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy Application 10. TAC Application 11. Conceptual Traffic Calming Design & Costing CORP0227"07101 revised Report OES 33-08 November 10, 2008 Subject: Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road Traffic Calming Justification and Design Page 7 1 2 7 Evere Buntsma Director Operations & Emergency Services bf-v/Richard . Ho om, P. Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering RH:mp Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City un ,,/ CORP0227-07/01 revised A IT ACHMENT #1 TO REPORT OES 33-08 128 1 0'1 CITY POUCY R.i CIIIpiu 4.10 City Couacl1lhaU, 1fiaInra1401 is sa eumpIe olalreewaf. Bayly' SCleec. Bmc:k Itoed, HfPwa17 aDd Tauatoa Ro.d aae aampIn olTJPe A arteciaI.... . (a) recolJlizc F~ .. cODuoUed aceell 10" daiaDed to cany the bipat volumes of uafIc at hip Ipccda witbiD aDd heroad the City aad Regioa; (b) recopiH Type A, Type, B aDd Type C Arterial Roacla .. clescdbed in the Durham Rqioaal Official PLan. wbacin, (i) TJPe A An2ria1 Roads: arc the hipat order anedal road; arc desiped to cany Jarae voluma of traflic at moclcraec to hip lpeeda. over relarively loag diltucel; bave accal reatricdoal; aad pctally bave a ript-of-way width ........ from 36 to 50 metrel. 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TO 5166, AVE 53, 85TH 61 NOVEMBER 2006 NB 2425, AVE G, 85TH 55 SB 2743, AVE 57, 85TH 65 TO 5166, AVE 53, 85TH 62 MAY 2008 NB 2598, AVE 40, 85TH 48 SB 2973, AVE 42, 85TH 50 TO 5571,AVE 41, 85TH G OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNIC""L PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION ICALI; ......MI'I; N.T.S. OCT 2, 2008 1 0'1 MAY 2008 NB '1B97, AVE 44, 85TH 52 SB 3093, AVE 45, 85TH 53 TO 5991, AVE 44, 85TH 53 MARCH 2006 NB 2511, AVE G, 85TH 55 SB 2647, AVE 57, 85TH 65 TO 5156, AVE 53, 85TH 61 AUGUST 2001 NB 2605, AVE 53, 85TH 63 SB 2717, AVE 76, 85TH 68 TO 5322, AVE 65, 85TH 79 APRIL 2004 NB 2268, AVE 53, 65TH 60 SB 2402, AVE 54, 65TH 62 TO 4695, AVE 53, 65TH 61 FAIRPORT ROAD VOLUME AND SPEED DATA DIAGRAM ~ ATTACHMENT #5 TO REPORT OES 33-08 OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICFAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING IlMSION ICMa: . i .....--= N.T.S. I FEB 12. 2008 1 0'1 1 3' 1- ---1-----:--------- ! 0", 6/ I FAIRPORT ROAD COlliSION HISTORY DIAGRAM O:\2OOlIOES Reootd>\D-2400 TfotIIc\D-2.wo-ool-oS ConceMsw"e<pOOI pollnl/\.I'<J1dftg ~cdl' II 132 A IT ACHMENT #6 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 0'1 ~ W ~ ~ Z .J W tA ~ C ~ LEGEM) I (QUAN11TY) 0 . 0 PROPOSED (II) ~ TRAFFIC CONTROL Z SlOP SIGN ~ , - u. tA PROPOSED (10) 0 TRAFFIC ISLAND 0 It ~ ~ ---no PROPOSED (II) W RAISED INTERSEC110N Z (SPEED TABLE) = ~ PROPOSED (7) RAISED .J CROSSWALK . tA PROPOSED (2) TRAFFIC C CIRCLE . ",' ~ POTENllAL (1) ADDITIONAL 0 SPEED TABLE or HUMP (7) ~ ~ tA OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT IIlJNICIlW. PROPERlY & ENGINEERING DM8ION IMI.It _.. N.T.S. JULY 7,2008 FAIRPORT ROAD CITIZENS GROUP FOR TRAFFIC CALMING CONCEPTUAL TRAFFIC CALMING DESIGN ~ en +-I en o () ATTACHMENT #7 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 0'1 ~ ~ 8 8 8 i I 5t u 0 ~ ~ ~ ", ", ~ ftt .... 0 co 0 0 ~ ~ ~ .. .. 0 .. ! ~ co ~ N ~ ~ ~ N &n '(/). e '(/). '(/). '(/). '(/). .... 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Q.. cu * <( ~ -- . ra LL , t. 134 A IT ACHMENT #8 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 of1 Date: Sept 30 2008 RESIDENT TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FairDort'Road ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item Description Unit Unit Total .~!?:.........................................................................................................................~.......~.':!~.............~!!~......................~.~~..........................~!~............. 1.00 StOD Sian Installation 1.10 RA-1 (6Ocmx6Ocm) on PT Post - Direct Bury 5 ea $2<>o..,Q(), $1!()Q0:Q() 2.00 2mx7m Traffic Islands (Raised Medians) 2.10 Saw Cut & Excavation (5m3 x 8 locations) 40 m3 $50.00 $2,000.00 2.20 Granular A 150mm (12m2 x 8 locations) 96 m2 $15.00 $1,440.00 ~, --'-"'.-'-'-...--. 2.30 Concrete Barrier Curb (16m x 8 locations) 128 m $100.00 $12,800.00 2.40 Hot Mix Hl3 - 40mm (16m2 x 8 locations) 128 m2 $20.00 $2,560.00 ...... -.- .....- 2.50 landscape Barrells & Material 16 ea $300.00 $4,800.00 _. __,. ~._. .__ n__. ___ 2.60 Signage 8 ea $150.00 $1,200.00 2.70 Une Paint 8 ea $500.00 $4,000.00 $28,800.00 3.00 3.5mx15m Traffic Gatewav Islands 3.10 Saw Cut & Excavation (18.0m3 x 2 locations) 36 m3 $50.00 $1,800.00 - "" ~. -"'-'-+-'-"-"~ 3.20 Granular A 150mm (60.5m2 x 2 locations) 121 m2 $15.00 $1,815.00 - .-- "". ""'-~", 3.30 Concrete Barrier Curb (33.5m x 2 locations) 67 m $100.00 $6,700.00 3.40 Hot Mix Hl3 - 40mm (10.5m2 x 2 locations) 21 m2 $20.00 $420.00 3.50 Interlock Brick (18.5m2 x 2 locations) 37 m2 $100.00 $3,700.00 3.60 Topsoil & landscape (24.0m2 x 2 locations) 48 m2 $30.00 $1,440.00 3.70 Street Trees (2 locations) 4 ea $500.00 $2,000.00 ." - -'__'__'''H_ 3.80 Signage ea $500.00 $2,000.00 .. ,--.-,.-,..--..- 3.90 line Paint 2 ea $500.00 $1,000.00 $20,875.00 4.00 Raised Intersection (Not ImDl'8888d) 4.10 Hot Mix Hl3 - 100mm - 125mm 1660 m2 $50.00 $83,000.00 (Shaped placement on existing asphalt) 4.20 line Paint 5 ea $1,000.00 $5,000.00 -.., ~ .-- (Not Incl. Dura-therm) $88,000.00 5.00 Raised Crosswalk (with Dura-Therm) 5.10 Hot Mix Hl3 -1oomm to 125mm (7 locations) 315 m2 $50.00 $15,750.00 .,... .. " ._~ -.,.. _.- - '._~.._,.__."~.-.~-.,,,. _... ~...~-~--'--_.., (Shaped placement on existing asphalt) 5.20 Dura-therm Asphalt Pattern - (2m wide) 160 m2 $160.00 $25,600.00 _._.__u..__..._.._._ 5.30 Une Paint (Approach Triangles) 7 ea $1,000.00 $7,000.00 $48,350.00 6.00 4m Traffic Circle (Paint & ImDl"8888d) 6.10 Saw Cut & Excavation (5m3 x 2 locations) 10 m3 $50.00 $500.00 6.20 Granular A 150mm (16.5m2 x 2 locations) 33 m2 $15.00 $495.00 ~ "-.- -. ~.. . 6.30 Concrete Roll Curb (12m x 2 locations) 24 m $100.00 $2,400.00 6.40 Impressed Asphalt Pattem 21 m2 $100.00 $2,100.00 ".... h..._. _. '__'_ .... .._. --.,.,-- '-'''''..'' 6.50 Hot Mix Hl3 - 40mm (16.5m2 x 2 locations) 33 m2 $15.00 $495.00 $5,990.00 7.00 Remove Ex. Slanallzed Intersection 7.10 Decommission existing signals Is. $10,000.00 (Confirm Price) $10,000.00 '_'~_'''__T''_'~_'__ __.. _._ Total Value of Work ~.,-, $203,015.00 .. 10% Contlngel')cy . . "$20;3d1:50' Total Estimate (No GST) $223,316.50 Note: Additional Cost to use Dura- Therm at Raised Intersections = $200,000 A IT ACHMENT #9 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 of 3 .1 ~3 5 Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy - Application In February of 2003, the Pickering, Council passed resolution #13/3 endorsing the staff recommendations of Report OES 04-03 and the use of the Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy (S.S.T.M.S.). The S.S.T.M.S. was created as a City guide for staff in ongoing efforts to improve the balance between the three components of safe traffic operations, Education, Enforcement, and Engineering. In addition to outing the historical initiatives and future strategies (ie Planning & Development of new roads, utilization of reconstruction activities) the S.S.T.M.S. established the specific programs and policies to address increasing resident concerns due to vehicular speeding, traffic infiltration, Stop controls non compliance and aggressive driving. The following examines their application to the concerns as raised by the Fairport Road citizens group. Neiahbourhood Traffic Watch Proaram Scope: Encouraging residents to directly assist in the resolution of community speeding concerns, the program (originally launched in 2000) empowers residents with the opportunity to utilize radar equipment to record and report vehicular speeders to Durham Regional Police. Application: Underutilized, the N.T.W. program has since been replaced by similar program administered by the Ajax Pickering Road Watch Committee. Road Watch annually operates several speed board campaigns on Fairport Road and will continue to offer assistance where when possible. Directly engaging both the offending vehicles and community, the program provides an .ongoing service as per the City's Educational efforts. 40km/h Reduced Speed Policy Scope: Aiding in the protection of the operational and functional characteristics of the municipal roadway network within the classifications established by the City's Official Plan, the policy ensures a consistent and proper application of maximum speed limits on municipal streets by discouraging arbitrary and ineffective lowering of speed limits. Application: The current 40 km/h maximum speed limit on Fairport Road (as established by By-law 1619/87) is contrary to the S.S.T.M.S. which promotes the use of an investigative evaluation process to establish municipal speed limits. In comparison, the 40 km/h speed limit is consistent with other municipal type C arterial roads which provide for a '1 36 A IT ACHMENT #9 TO REPORT OES 33-08 2 of 3 reduced 40 km/h speed limit in residential areas in response to site specific traffic operational concerns. Type C Arterial Roads Maximum Speed Limit Strouds Lane Rosebank Road (Rodd Ave to Granite Ct)* Fairport Road (Kingston Rd to Finch Ave)* Glenanna Road (Fairport Rd to Listowell Cres.)* Valley Farm Road Pickering Parkway Sheppard Avenue (Whites Rd to Edmund St)* Dixie Road (Glenanna Rd to Kitley Ave)* 40 km/h (40)* / 50 / 60 km/h mix (40)* / 50 km/h mix (40)* / 50 km/h mix 50 km/h 50 km/h (40)* / 50 km/h mix (40)* / 60 km/h mix Traffic Calmina Policv & Standard Guidelines Scope: A large number of Canadian municipalities now have significant traffic calming experience, and many have developed guidelines to ensure a consistency in their traffic calming activities. City of Pickering has also developed its Traffic Calming Policy since January 2003 which provides an established process to fairly screen all neighborhood requests for the installation of traffic calming measures. The purpose of this policy is to establish an amended and recognized warrant system for investigating and evaluating and ranking requests for the use of traffic calming measures to mitigate traffic operational (typically, vehicular speeding and aggressive driving behavior) issues on municipal roads in Pickering. Application: To date, the City has initiated the following Traffic Calming projects: Location Rougemount Drive Dalewood Drive & Brookridge Gate Hamlet of Cherrywood Hamlet of Whitevale Hamlet of Greenwood Glendale Drive Calming element Chicanes and median islands Speed humps Speed humps Speed humps Speed humps & Traffic Circle Chicanes Date 2006 1997 2001 2001 2001 2001 Given the previously onerous Environmental Assessment requirements associated with the implementation of Traffic Calming projects, invasive characteristics of devises on public, transit, maintenance and emergency ATTACHMENT #9 TO REPORT OES 33-08 3 of 3 '1 37 service vehicles, varying results achieved in addressing vehicular speeding concerns and the polarizing community response upon implementation, no new traffic calming initiatives have been undertaken. AII-Wav Stop Controls Scope: The Safer Street Traffic Management Strategy establishes a policy for the investigation and evaluation of requests for the installation of "Stop Signs" & "All-Way Stop Controls" utilizing a modified Ministry of Transportation warrant justification method better suited for municipal application. These warrants are based on vehicular and pedestrian volumes, collision history data and visibility requirements which are further based on the operating speeds, vehicular traffic speeds themselves are not a component of the evaluation process. Application: The conceptual traffic calming design proposed by the Fairport Road Citizens Group for Traffic Calming includes the use of All-Way Stop controls, specifically the conversion of the existing traffic signals . at Fairport Road and Strouds Lane to All-Way Stop controls. This. conversion seen by staff as regressive eliminating the efficiencies of the signal and the priority assigned to traffic on Fairport Road. Additionally, the intent to introduce a mandatory stop at the intersection for the purposes of speed control on Fairport Road is contrary to the current City policy. , t. 1 38 ATTACHMENT #10 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 of1 Transportation Association of Canada - Application ITE: The Institute of Transportation Engineers defines traffic calming as a change in street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures to reduce traffic speeds and/or cut-through volumes, in the interest of street safety, liveability, and other public purposes T AC: Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by the Transportation Association of Canada (T AC) defines traffic calming as an altering of motorist behaviour on a street or on a street network. It also includes traffic management, which involves changing traffic routes or flows within a neighbourhood. Traffic Calming Measures In recognition to the service function of arterial roads, traffic movement being the major consideration and land access secondary, traffic calming measures are generally applied to local and/or collector roads and not on arterial roads. More recently, traffic calming measures are being considered and used on arterial roads by municipalities across Ontario although given the typical higher vehicular volumes, use by transit and Iikelyhood of their designation as emergency service routes, only a limited number of measures are deemed as non aggressive and appropriate. The following is an outline of the various advantages and disadvantages with the use of traffic calming on arterial roads. Support Opposition · Reduction in vehicular speeds · Public safety improvements · Quality of Life improvements · Improves pedestrian safety · Reduce traffic capacity · Diverts traffic to other streets . Limit access · Degrades emergency response times . Polarize community spirit · Can challenge large vehicles · Provides neighbourhood identity · Improves community streetscape ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 '1 39 10f7 Conceptual Traffic Calming Design & Costing The conceptual traffic calming design proposed by the Citizen Group for Traffic Calming includes the following elements as a means of addressing vehicular speeding on Fairport Road (see diagram attached which illustrates the details): · All-Way Stop controls (2 intersection locations) · Traffic Islands (10 at midblock and intersection locations) · Raised Intersections/speed tables (5 locations) · Raised Crosswalks (7 at midblock and intersection locations) · Traffic Circles (2 intersection locations) The following is a staff evaluation of each of the various design elements with respect to its application and construction design on Fairport Road. Traffic Control Stop SiQns Scope: Resident Application: Road Class Application: The Ontario Traffic Manuals identify the purpose of the Stop sign is to clearly assign right of way between vehicles approaching an intersection from different directions when traffic signals are not warranted and it has been determined that a YIELD sign is inadequate. The Stop sign requires drivers to stop the vehicle before entering the intersection, yield to traffic in or approaching the intersection and then proceed when safe to do so. Additionaly, the Safer Street Traffic Management Strategy establishes a policy for the investigation and evaluation of requests for the installation of "Stop Signs" & "All-Way Stop Controls" utilizing a modified Ministry of Transportation warrant justification method better suited for municipal application. These warrants are based on vehicular and pedestrian volumes, collision history data and visibility requirements which are further based on the operating speeds. Vehicular traffic speeds themselves are not a component of the evaluation process. The conceptual traffic calming design proposed by the Fairport Road Citizens Group for Traffic Calming includes the use of All-Way Stop controls, specifically the conversion of the existing traffic signals at Fairport Road and Strouds Lane to All-Way Stop controls and as speed control devices at the intersection of Fairport Road and Glenanna Road. As per the Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by TAC, Stop controls are typically applicable on local and collector roads, although they can and do function effectively and efficiently on arterial roads in appropriate (warranted) circumstances. I 'I 140 A IT ACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 20f7 Benefits (Warranted) Oisbenefits (Unwarranted) · Reduce sideswipe collisions · Reduce operational speeds · Effectively regulate traffic · Less costly than signals · Cause intersection delays · Cause driver frustration · Promote stop noncompliance · Reduce traffic progression · Impact noise and air quality · . Promote route bypass · Delay emergency vehicles · Requires enforcement Staff Evaluation: Fairport Road is an arterial road falling under the domain of residential neighborhood and the additional traffic control signs proposed by the residents group are considered as short term remedial measures which would rarely work. As previous investigations have concluded that All-Way Stop controls are unwarranted at the intersection of Fairport Road and Glenanna Road, notwithstanding the noncompliance to the City's All-Way Stop control policy, staff do not support their use as speed control devices given the hazards and complaints generated as a result of driver noncompliance. Also, while the replacement of the existing traffic signals at the intersection of Fairport Road and Strouds Lane can be accommodated, traffic studies indicate that All-Way Stop control warrants at the intersection are not met due to an insufficient traffic volume on Strouds Lane. Consequently, should All-Way Stop controls be installed, it is likely that a large portion of drivers on Fairport Road will not encounter opposing traffic and fail to stop. Additionally, Durham Regional Works - Traffic Operations (whom administer traffic signal operations) have confirmed that the signals at that intersection operate on an actuated basis providing continuous priority to traffic on Fairport Road and cycling only upon detection of traffic on Strouds Lane or a pedestrian attempting to cross actuating the pedestrian crossing button. Cost: Approximately $100.00 per traffic control stop (see detail estimate prepared by staff). Traffic Islands Scope: ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1 41 30f7 The Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads define Traffic Islands as an area between traffic lanes for control of vehicle movements in intersection areas or for pedestrian refuge with an overall purpose Of reducing vehicular speed on local and collector roads. Resident Application: Ten traffic islands (See Enclosure XX for locations) are proposed by the residents to be installed as part of the conceptual traffic calming exercise on Fairport Road. Road Class Application: The Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by TAC identifies traffic islands as applicable on local and collector residential streets only for all traffic volumes. Staff Evaluation: Cost: Benefits Disbenefits · 3km/h reduction in vehicular speed · 8km/h reduction in vehicular speed with curb extensions · Serve as a pedestrian refuge · Reduce vehicle pedestrian conflicts · May require removal of on street parking · Have no effect on bicycle travel · Impact on road maintenance · May impact adjacent property (driveway) accessibility · No impact to noise and air quality Traffic islands impact (reduce) vehicular speeds as drivers avoid physical obstacles within the travel portion of the road and potentially encounter concurrent lane width reductions. Staff do not support their use on Fairport Road as motorists should be able to concentrate on the driving task without distractions. Approximately $21,000.00 per traffic island (See staff estimate attached) Raised Intersections (Speed Table) Scope: Raised intersections (speed tables) are intersections which have an increased asphalt thickness whereby the entire intersection area serves as an elongated speed hump. Canadian Guide to Neighborhood Traffic Calming by TAC defines a raised intersection as an intersection including crosswalks, constructed at a higher elevation than the adjacent roadways. i ,. 142 ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 40f7 Resident Application: The conceptual traffic calming design proposed by the Fairport Road Citizens Group for Traffic Calming includes the use of raised intersections over five different locations. (See detailed plan attached). Road Class Application: The Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by TAC identifies the applicability of raised intersections on local and collector residential streets only with a maximum posted speed limit of 50 km/h for all traffic volumes and few large turning vehicles. Benefits Disbenefits · 5-10km/h reduction in vehicular speed · Reduced vehicular speeds through intersections · Pedestrian area better defined · Improved pedestrian safety · No effects on bicycles · Delays emergency vehicles (1-10 seconds) · May divert traffic to adjacent roads · Impact on road maintenance · May impact adjacent property (driveway) accessibility · No impact to cyclists at moderate speeds · Potential impact to roadway drainage in retro-fit application . High Cost Staff Evaluation: While recognizing their effectiveness, staff do not support the use of Raised Intersections on Fairport Road due to their high construction costs and given the vertical hump effect, large vehicles (Le., emergency and transit) need to reduce speeds to 25km/h, well below the legal speed of 40km/h. Cost: Approximately $88,000 - $288,000 per raised intersection (See staff estimate attached). Raised Crosswalks Scope: Raised Crosswalks are elongated speed humps with pedestrian crosswalk markings used at emphasize pedestrian crossing locations and the need for a reduced vehicular speed in the immediate area. The Canadian Guide to Neighborhood Traffic Calming by TAC defines a raised crosswalk 50f7 ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 1-43 as a marked pedestrian crosswalk at an intersection or mid-block location constructed at a higher elevation than the adjacent roadway. Resident Application: The traffic calming design proposed by the Citizen Group for Traffic Calming identifies the use of raised crosswalks at seven locations. (See copy of the resident plan attached). Road Class Application: The Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by TAC identifies raised crosswalks are applicable only on local and collector residential streets local and collector residential streets with a maximum posted speed limit of 50 km/h for all traffic volumes. Benefits . 10-20km/h reduction in vehicular speed · Reduced vehicular volumes as drivers use alternative routes · Pedestrian crossing area better defined · Improved pedestrian safety · Minimal effects on bicycles Staff Evaluation: Disbenefits · Delays emergency vehicles (1-10 seconds) . May divert traffic to adjacent roads . Impact on road maintenance · Impact community aesthetics requiring signs and roadway striping · No impact to cyclists at moderate speeds · Potential impact to roadway drainage in retro-fit application · Interferes with future road rehab pavement overlays · Non formalized pedestrian crossing - mid block sets a false sense of safety Again, while recognizing their effectiveness, staff do not support the use of Raised Intersections on Fairport Road due to their aggressive impact on vehicular traffic. Given the vertical hump effect, large vehicles (i.e., emergency and transit) need to reduce speeds to 25km/h, well below the legal speed of 40km/h. Additionally, roadway drainage considerations may impact location suitability to avoid ice and water buildup. Cost: Approximately $50,000 per raised crosswalk (see attached estimate prepared by the staff). I '1 1..t4 ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 60f7 Proposed Traffic Circles Scope: Resident Application: Traffic Circles, as defined by TAC guidelines are raised (median) islands located in the centre of an intersection, which requires vehicles to travel through the intersection in a counter-clockwise direction around the island. Traffic Circles differ from roundabouts as roundabouts are larger, have medians on all approaches and can be used in multilane applications. The traffic calming design proposed by the Citizen Group for Traffic Calming includes the use of two traffic circles on Fairport Road, one at the intersection of Goldenridge Road and another at the intersection of Bonita Avenue. Road Class Application: The Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming by TAC identifies the applicability of traffic circles on local and collector residential streets for all traffic volumes and few large turning vehicles. Staff Evaluation: Cost: Benefits Disbenefits · 5-10km/h reduction in vehicular speed · Reduced vehicular speeds through intersections · Reduce vehicle to vehicle conflicts at intersections · Safer than All-Way Stop controls · When landscaped, can improve streetscape · May delay emergency vehicles · May divert traffic to adjacent roads . Impact on road maintenance · May impact area on street parking · May increase bicycle vehicle conflicts · May restrict large vehicle access Staff support the use of Traffic Circles on Fairport Road due to their effectiveness in reducing vehicular speeding and vehicular conflicts at intersections with relative low costs. Specific applicability would need to be determined by a detailed designs which investigates and ensures unrestricted turning movement at the proposed intersections Approximately $6,000.00 per traffic circle (See staff estimate attached). ATTACHMENT #11 TO REPORT OES 33-08 145 70f7 Operational/Maintenance Concerns on Proposed Plan: Staff recognizes that most of the traffic calming measures as identified in the conceptual traffic calming design proposed by the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road have a large impact on municipal road maintenance operations. While none of the measures are deeded to be prohibitive, each of which will need to be investigated for specific location appropriateness via a detailed design. Notwithstanding, the following is a list of typical general issues which will impact efficiencies and increase operating costs: · snow removal and damage to the snow removal equipments, · street sweeping, leaf and debris buildup, · overhead and underground utilities, · landscaping, signage, pavement marking, · water ponding and ice formation on textured surfaces, · potential roadway surface damages due to textured or raised elements, · potential curb damages due to reduced roadway widths or tightened turn radii, etc.