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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 20-22 Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 20-22 Date: September 6, 2022 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Proposed All-way Stop - Tillings Road and Zents 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 Tillings Road and Zents 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 Tillings Road and Zents Drive with respect to pedestrian safety, vehicle volume, and vehicle speed. Based on the results of the review, and to improve the protection of pedestrians crossing at the intersection, reduce vehicular conflicts and, because the intersection is directly adjacent to a village green and playground frequented by children, Engineering Services staff recommends an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive. It is also recommended that additional 40 km/h speed limit signs be placed along Tillings Road, particularly in the northbound direction between Dersan Street and Zents Drive. Financial Implications: The supply and installation of stop signs, advance warning signs, and pavement markings at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive, and the additional speed limit signs can be accommodated within the 2022 Roads Current Budget. Discussion: Area residents have expressed safety concerns with the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive with respect to pedestrian safety, vehicle volume, and vehicle speed. Residents are particularly concerned with pedestrians crossing at the intersection, especially children. In response to these concerns, Engineering Services staff completed a review of the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive, which included observations of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and a review of existing signs and pavement markings. ENG 20-22 September 6, 2022 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop Tillings Road and Zents Drive Page 2 The review by Engineering Services staff indicates the following: 1. Area residents were witnessed crossing Tillings Road, at Zents Drive, on numerous occasions and, were able to cross safely by measuring gaps in traffic. However, the village green and playground, which is directly adjacent to the intersection is a draw for all children in the community and many were witnessed riding their bikes on the sidewalk on the east side of Tillings and crossing over at the intersection. 2. Although minimal, there were vehicular conflicts witnessed at the intersection, which could be alleviated with an all-way stop. 3. A school bus stops at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive and during inclement weather many parents drive to the intersection to drop off their kid(s), often parking on the other side of the street and crossing at the intersection. 4. Durham Region Transit stops are located on the east side of Tillings Road and an all-way stop would provide for a safe crossing point for pedestrians using public transit. 5. Speeding on Tillings Road does occur, however, it is not significant. The majority of motorists live within the community and drive at a reasonable speed. Additional 40 km/h speed limit signs are required on Tillings Road, particularly in the northbound direction. In order to better protect pedestrians crossing at the intersection, to reduce vehicular conflicts and, because the intersection is directly adjacent to a village green and playground frequented by children, Engineering Services staff recommends an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents Drive. In addition to the all-way stop, additional 40 km/h speed limit signs will be placed along Tillings Road, particularly in the northbound direction. The proposed all-way stop control at the intersection of Tillings Road and Zents 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. Attachments: 1. Proposed All-way Stop Control – Tillings Road and Zents Drive 2. Draft By-law Amendments to Schedule “6”, Through Highways and, Schedule “7”, Stop Signs, to By-law 6604/05 ENG 20-22 September 6, 2022 Subject: Proposed All-way Stop Tillings Road and Zents Drive Page 3 Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Nathan Emery Richard Holborn, P.Eng. Coordinator, Traffic Operations Director, Engineering Services Scott Booker Manager, Capital Projects & Infrastructure NE:mjh Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer N Proposed All-way Stop Control NTS August, 2022 Engineering Services Department Tillings Road and Zents Drive Existing Stop Sign Proposed Stop Signs Attachment #1 to Report ENG 20-22 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 Tillings Road and Zents 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 Tillings Road Dersan Street to Dusty Drive Add Tillings Road Dersan Street to Zents Drive Tillings Road Zents Drive to Dusty Drive Attachment #2 to Report ENG 20-22 By-law No. Page 2 2. 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 Tillings Road Tillings Road, northbound and southbound @ Zents Drive By-law passed this 19th day of September, 2022. ____________________________ David Ryan, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk