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Home My WebLink AboutENG 16-13 Cry ?, Report to Executive Committee PICK. RTI G Report Number: ENG 16-13 Date: November 11, 2013 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering & Public Works Subject: Proposed All-way Stop, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street - Amendment to By-law 6604/05 - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That Report ENG 16-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding the installation of a proposed all-way stop at Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street, and a proposed amendment to the municipal traffic and parking by-law 6604/05 be received; 2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend 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 all-way stop control at the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street. Executive Summary: Area residents have requested an all-way stop at the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street citing difficulty turning left from the south leg of Oakburn Street onto Waterford Gate due to traffic volume, vehicular speed and sightlines. In response to residents' concerns, staff have completed a review of existing information, undertook observations of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and engaged the community through a consultation process. The staff review determined that traffic volumes have met the municipal warrants for an all-way stop, and confirmed that the sightlines at the intersection are restricted for vehicles turning left to travel westbound from the south leg of Oakburn Street, which is a safety concern. Therefore, based on the review, staff recommends placement of all-way stop controls at the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street. Financial Implications: The installation of stops signs, advance warning signs and stop bar pavement markings can be accommodated within the Roads current budget. 386 Report ENG 16-13 November 11, 2013 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street Discussion: Area residents have requested an all-way stop at the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street citing difficulty turning left from the south leg of Oakburn Street onto Waterford Gate due to traffic volume, vehicular speed and sightlines. Waterford Gate operates east-west from Altona Road to Woodview Avenue and is classified as a collector roadway with a posted speed limit of 40 km/h. There is an existing all-way stop at the intersection of Woodview Avenue at Waterford Gate, approximately 120 metres west of Oakburn Street, and an existing school crossing on Waterford Gate at Senator Street, which is approximately 50 metres to the east of Oakburn Street. Oakburn Street operates north-south from Pine Grove Avenue to Lawson Street and is classified as a residential local road, and has a posted speed limit of 40 km/h. In response to area resident's concerns, staff completed a review of the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street, which included the following: • a review of existing traffic counts and speed studies • a review of sightlines • observations of vehicular and pedestrian movements • a review of the five year reported collision history • completion of the municipal All-way Stop warrant • a review of existing signage and pavement markings • consultation with area residents Municipal All-way Stop Warrant has been met based on Traffic Volumes A manual eight hour turning movement count was previously completed at the intersection on December 13, 2011. This count was used to determine if the intersection met municipal warrants for an all-way stop based on traffic volumes, and to determine the peak hours of the intersection. The time periods counted within the eight hour period included 7 am to 9 am, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. The peak hours for the intersection were between 8 am and 9 am in the morning and 3:15 pm and 4:15 pm in the afternoon. Speed data was also collected on Waterford Gate during the City's traffic count program. The speed data indicates that vehicles on Waterford Gate are travelling approximately 50 km/h for both eastbound and westbound, which is reasonable for a collector roadway, but exceeds the posted speed limit of 40 km/h. The results of the eight hour turning movement vehicle volume count indicate that the municipal warrant requirements for traffic volumes were met for an all-way stop during the morning peak hour from 8 am to 9 am. A copy of the municipal All-way Stop Warrant is attached (Attachment 1). 387 Report ENG 16-13 November 11, 2013 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street Sightlines at the Intersection are Restricted Sightlines at the intersection are restricted to approximately 55 metres when looking east from the south leg of Waterford Gate due to the horizontal curvature in the roadway. Staff concludes that it is difficult to make a westbound left turn onto Waterford Gate when stopped on the south leg of Oakburn Street when vehicles are not stopped at the school crossing location at Senator Street. Collision History indicates One Reported Collision over the Last Five Years The five-year reported collision history at the intersection indicates that there was one collision occurring in the last five years at the intersection that is correctable by an all-way stop. Area residents have indicated, however, that there have been many collisions at the intersection most of which do not get reported. Community Consultation indicates the Majority of Area Residents are in Favour of the Proposed All-way Stop Community Consultation with area residents commenced on July 31, 2013. A letter from City staff was sent to approximately 200 homes and provided area residents with an opportunity to review the proposed all-way stop and invited them to submit comments and/or suggestions, as well as to indicate their support or opposition. The consultation generated 46 replies, which represents a response of approximately 23% percent of the homes. Table 1 details the results of the community consultation. Table 1: Results of the Community Consultation Letters sent out Total Responses In Support Opposed 200 46 41 (89%) 5 (11%) Based on the information received, the large majority of residents that responded are in favour of the proposed all-way stop location. All-way Stop Controls at the Intersection is Recommended In recognition of the results of the intersection review conducted by staff, and the responses received from the community consultation, the Engineering & Public Works Department supports an all-way stop at the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street and recommends that the municipal Traffic By-law 6604/05 be amended to reflect all-way stop at this location. The proposed all-way stop control and signage for the intersection of Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street can be seen graphically in Attachment 2. The proposed by-law amendment to Schedule 7 of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 3. 388 Report ENG 16-13 November 11, 2013 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street Attachments: 1. Municipal All-way Stop Warrant, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street 2. Proposed All-way Stop, Waterford Gate and Oakburn Street 3. Proposed By-law 6604/05 Amendment — Schedule 7, Stop Signs Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: . 1/ • l Nathan Emery Richard Holbor , P. Eng. Coordinator, Traffic Operations Djjetor, Engineering & Public Works ANL A IA1 ' _AIL&= D.rrell elsky Manager, Capital Projects & In -structure NE:ds Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council 6?;11,(/3 / 24, 20 Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer 389 Attachment 1 Report ENG 16-13 City°i All-Way Stop Warrant (Local and Minor Collector Streets) NairAtitilOt Study Date: Dec. 13, 2011 Intersection Type: 4-way INTERSECTION COUNT DATA Road Legal Road Direction Speed Class Major Road: Waterford Gate e/w 40 Collector Minor Road: Oakburn Street n/s 40 Local Hour Major Minor Total Exceeds Major Minor Exceeds Exceeds Ending Volume Volume Volume 245 % % 75/25 split 65/35 split 8:00 95 97 192 No 49.5% 50.5% No 9:00 .229 150 . 379 Yes 60.4% 39.6% No 12:00 111 82 193 No 57.5% 42.5% No 13:00 122 57 179 No 68.2% 31.8% Yes 15:00 103 43 146 No 70.5% 29.5% Yes 16:00 201 84 285 Yes 70.5% 29.5% Yes 17:00 201 82 283 Yes 71.0% 29.0% Yes 18:00 185 76 261 Yes 70.9% 29.1% Yes Peak Hours Ending 9:00 229 150 379 Yes 60.4% 39.6% No 12:00 111 82 193 No 57.5% 42.5% No 16:15 206 95 301 Yes 68.4% 31.6% Yes Warrant Evaluation Warrant 1 Traffic Control • Traffic control signals are warranted but cannot be implemented immediately No Warrant 2 Minimum Vehicle Volume Total vehilce volume on all approaches exceeding 70%of 350 (245)for highest hour Yes recorded;and 3-way intersection volume split not exceeding 75/25 for highest hour recorded. OR 4-way intersection volume split ratio not exceeding 65/35 for highest hour recorded. Yes Warrant 3 Collision History Occurance of 3 or more reportable right-angle collisions of a type correctible through the No installation of an all-way stop in a 12 month period averaged over 3 years. There were no reported right angle collisions during the last 5 years 1 of 2 390 Attachment 2 Report ENG 16-13 r,___* „_....__ _. _. , _ Ns,. ,_ ,--_-.1 _,_ ,_,....z.,; _.4 . .., __ _ de ._ .s... -421k4. -, ,,--,---A;:—.43-1777 . _ _ ., iiki . c - - --, ., t.41 ---f C West ee Y f -,„ r 1, f , � x ,3 ' Pub .i„.... , { .. ]rte L � i g J ` S } tti i fly" t ii; R ` - r i4/d .,,m J.- ...d [ iF ¢ .' 44 pra4,66 E■ m f. - K i z } - R F = # 4- `° •Existing ,. x; _ - ng` ,- .v ' 9i_ - , y k I All-way Stop , 4� ._ fit, _ }ny�y } .• 1 �_ kt.,111JA? .,. „Sh,c1, 'E , ,'� Proposed Foy a �a x i# , • `y� W All-way Stop 1 '. `_'kiF °5." { ( - `. 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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 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. Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1. Schedule 7 to By—law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto by the following: Schedule 7 Stop Signs Column 1 Column 2 Highway Compulsory Stop Facing Traffic Add Waterford Gate @ Waterford Gate, eastbound and westbound Oakburn Street 392 2. This By-law shall come into force on the date that it is approved by the Council of The City of Pickering and when signs to the effect are installed. By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 18th day of November, 2013. David Ryan, Mayor Debbie Shields, City Clerk 393