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Home My WebLink AboutOES 26-09 City REPORT TO - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE I KERING Report Number: OES 26-09 8 P, Date: May 11, 2009 From: Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan - Implementation of Staff Generated Plan - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report OES 26-09 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be received; 2. That Council, recognize that the compromised solution presented by representatives from the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road and a group representing the residents in opposition was not a consensus solution which meets the needs of all residents; 3. That Council approve the staff-recommended traffic calming plan for Fairport Road as set out in Attachment #3 to this report and direct staff to notify residents on the project mailing list; and 4. That Council authorize staff to implement the staff-recommended plan in 2009. Executive Summary: On March 23, 2009, City Council received a delegation from The Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road noting concerns regarding the length of the public process initiated by staff to develop a traffic calming plan for Fairport Road. In recognition of their concerns, Council subsequently passed resolution #78/09 (copy attached) directing staff to meet with representatives of both groups in support and opposition to traffic calming on Fairport Road to hear and discuss their compromise solution and report back to Executive Committee on May 11, 2009. Having met with representatives of both the supportive and opposed resident interest groups on April 1, 2009, the revised design as presented was deemed by the opposition as still too aggressive and staff did not perceive a unified acceptance from both sides. Discussion ensued and staff received a clearer understanding of where the two sides were not in agreement. In recognition of Council's direction to provide an expedited solution at a relatively low cost to the City, staff have generated a moderate plan based on the traffic calming elements agreed to by both sides. A notification will be distributed to the community indicating the elements of the traffic calming plan and advising of its implementation prior to August 31, 2009. Report OES 26-09 May 11, 2009 Subject: Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Page 2 Financial Implications: The revised design as prepared by the Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road included a cost estimate of $15,400 based on their research (see copy attached). Staff estimate the staff generated traffic calming plan to cost approximately $20,000. 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: Further to the Fairport Road traffic calming initiative as directed by Council (resolution #263/08), staff proceeded with a public consultation process to develop a plan. A public meeting was held on March 3, 2009 and written submissions have been received providing input to the process and the plan. Given the complexity of the project, and staff resources available, a detailed design was to be generated over the summer and presented in the fall to the public and subsequently to Council for approval. However, on March 23, 2009, City Council received a delegation from Citizens Group for Traffic Calming on Fairport Road noting concerns regarding the length of the process and subsequently passed resolution #78/09 (copy attached) directing staff to meet with members representing both support and opposition to traffic calming on Fairport Road to receive and discuss a compromised solution which would appeal to residents on both sides of the issue and report back to Executive Committee on May 11, 2009. Staff met with representatives of both the supportive and opposed resident interest groups on April 1, 2009. At the meeting, the Citizens Group verbally presented their revised traffic calming plan design which consisted of gateway entry warning signs, the implementation of 5 additional All-Way Stop controls along Fairport Road, the addition of bicycle sharrows (combined bicycle and vehicles lanes with symbols) on both sides of the road and painted diagonal lines along the centre of the road. The plan was discussed and although both sides understood each others concerns, the submission was deemed by the opposition as too aggressive (too many all-way stop controls) and staff did not get a unified acceptance from both sides. CORP0227-07/01 revised Report OES 26-09 May 11, 2009 Subject: Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Page 3 During discussion of the revised design, all sides agreed to gateway signing, all-way stops, the painting of white edge lines a short distance from the curb line in lieu of the double yellow centre line with diagonal cross hatching, and the use of road watch logos and signs. Discussion of the intersection of Voyager Avenue/Bonita Avenue included the placement of an all-way stop and enhanced pedestrian crossing demarcation. Staff have since reviewed the distance between this intersection and the signalized intersection of Fairport Road at Strouds Lane. The distance of 196 metres does not meet the minimum 250 metre separation indicated in Ontario Traffic Manual Book 5, Regulatory Signs and therefore, staff is not recommending an all-way stop at this intersection. In recognition of Council's direction to move forward and provide an expedited solution at a relatively low cost to the City, staff have generated a moderate plan based on the traffic calming elements agreed to by both sides at the April 1St meeting. The staff generated plan consists of: • northbound and southbound gateway entry warning signs • new All-Way Stop Controls at the intersections of Fairport Road at Glenanna Road • relocating the existing All-Way Stop controls on Fairport Road at Welrus Street to Goldenridge Road and the new unnamed street • offset painted edge lines on both sides of Fairport Road, to narrow the travelled portion of the road • improvements to demark a pedestrian crossing opportunity at Voyager Avenue/Bonita Avenue (fronting Bonita Park) • use of Road Watch logos painted on road and Road Watch signs on the boulevard adjacent to the logos Additionally, given resident concerns regarding the on road pedestrian traffic along the west side of Fairport Road due to the lack of a sidewalk, the exclusion of physical traffic calming measures in the staff generated plan and the comments received at the March 3, 2009 public meeting, staff propose to maintain the current 40Km/hr speed limit and to monitor the effectiveness of the traffic calming plan once fully implemented. General details of the proposed plan are identified on the sketch attached. The sketch will be distributed with a notice to the community to advise them of the approved traffic calming plan and its implementation prior to August 31, 2009. CORP0227-07/01 revised Report OES 26-09 May 11, 2009 Subject: Fairport Road Traffic Calming Plan Implementation of Staff Generated Plan Page 4} Attachments: 1. Council Resolution #78/09 2. Citizens Group revised Traffic Calming design elements and cost estimate 3. Staff generated Fairport Road Traffic Calming design Prepared Approv dossed By: i Mik elzo s ' ET Everett Buntsma Coordinator Tra is Operations Director Operations & Emergency Services Ric and W. Iborn, P. Eng. P~Ivision Head, Municipal Property & Engineering RH:mp Attachments Copy: (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Thomas J. Qu' n, RD R, CMM III Chief Admini trative Officer CORP0227-07/01 revised ATTACHMENT# L_._e TOREPORT# at 2-6 .U1 / of Z 84 Excerpt from the March 23, 2009 meeting of Council a) Fairport Road - Citizens Group for Traffic Calming Resolution #78/09 Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Littley WHEREAS Fairport Road has, and continues to be an integral north/south collector road situated between Kingston Road and the Third Concession; and WHEREAS The volume of vehicular traffic has increased substantially, particularly since roadway improvements were completed some 10 years ago, with resulting vehicular movement safety concerns to residents residing on Fairport Road; and WHEREAS Residents of Fairport Road, for many years have sought the City's and police assistance in making the roadway safer for pedestrian crossing, for cyclists and for motorists culminating in the formation of a "Citizens' Group for Traffic Calming" (Group) over 1 year ago; and WHEREAS The Group have met, with their members and City staff, to present their suggestions and to discuss various "tools" (opinions) which could be implemented in order to effect traffic calming on Fairport Road; and WHEREAS Interested stakeholders from Fairport Road and the surrounding community came together on March 3rd, 2009 to review and understand the various tools available and the need for traffic calming but were unable to reach any consensus; and WHEREAS The suggestion that a further public meeting take place in the Fall of 2009, following a staff review of comments, to present staff's recommendation(s) has been deemed by those involved to be far too long a period to wait for a response; and WHEREAS The Group designated a member to meet and discuss with a member of the group opposed, a solution which they believe would appeal to residents on both sides of the issue; and WHEREAS Initial findings would indicate that the two factions have tentatively reached an understanding on a solution which meets the needs of the residents, can be effected in short order and is cost effective for the City, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED That prior to the Executive Committee Meeting of May 11th, 2009, City Traffic Engineering staff arrange, and meet, with known representatives of each side to hear and discuss their solution and that staff prepare a report and recommendation to be considered by the Executive Committee on May 11th, 2009; and ATTACHMENT TO REPORT# 0 L 5 z~ of 85 FURTHER That any signage and/or solution which would require an amending by-law be ready for presentation to City Council for determination at the Council Meeting of May 19t", 2009; and FURTHER That any solutions not requiring road work (i.e. pavement removal) as approved by Council, staff be prepared to complete prior to August 31St, 2009. CARRIED ATTACHMENT#_I~_. TOREPORT# GCS Z.(o-v`l of - 86 Using the exact costs from the city report The original plan would cost $411,600 The new plan would cost $15,400. This means that we have cut the plan cost by 96%. Here is a summary of what we are asking for: 1. Signage at each end of street to include: Gateway (basic), Traffic Calming and Zero Tolerance. 2. 1-way stop sign southbound at Sheppard 3. 3-way stop sign at Dunbarton 4. 3-way stop sign at Rushton 5. Painted "Sharrows" with signage 6. 3-way stop sign at Wingarden 7. 4-way stop sign at Bonita/Voyager at Park with Raised Cross- walk 8. 3-way stop sign at Glenanna 9. 1 meter wide painted diagonal lines along entire street ATTACHMENT#.o 3_ TOREPORT# QE 2(o -Uy of ~L- 87 ll l FINCH AVE. (REG RD. 37) CITIZENS GROUP PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING ELEMENTS TAPLIN DREEHIM - - FAIRPORT ROAD NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND GATEWAY SIGNAGE 1 WAY STOP, SOUTHBOUND SHEPPARDAVE 3 WAY STOP FAIRPORT RD B DUNBARTON RD 3 WAY STOP FAIRPORT RD @ RUSHTON RD GLENANNA RD.= 3 WAY STOP ALL WAY FAIRPORT RD ® WINGARDEN CRES STOP _ 4 WAY STOP FAIRPORT RD @ BONITA / VOYAGER 3 WAY STOP FAIRPORT RD Q GLENANNA RD PAINTED SHARROWS (BIKE LANES) WITH SIGNS STAFF PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING ELEMENTS VOYAGER AVE. BONITA AVE NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND GATEWAY SIGNAGE RELOCATE EXISTING 611 PARKETTE ; Z 3 WAY STOP FROM FAIRPORT RD @ WELRUS ST TO Q FAIRPORT RD @ GOLDENRIDGE RD STROUDS LN. AND UNNAMED STREET Q PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 0 FAIRPORT RD Q BONITA / VOYAGER 3 WAY STOP FAIRPORT RD @ GLENANNA RD r PAINTED SHARROWS (BIKE LANES) WITH SIGNS WINGARDEN CRIES. 0 a Q c.4uT~on~ LL u A . NEW UNNAMED ST. ELOCITE GOLDENRIDGE RD.- ALL WAY STOP WELRUS SL R TCM RUSHTON RD. - NOTE: DRAWING PROPORTIONAL mumq~ FAIRPORT ROAD WITDH DUNBARTON RD. EXAGERATEDTO _ ILLUSTRATE DETAIL SHEPPARD AVE. _ a \ PI KINGSTON RD. (REG. HWY #2) 11