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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOES 07-05PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: OES 07-05 Date: March 2, 2005 From: Richard Holborn, P.Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Subject: No Parking By-law Amendment to By-law 2359/87 File: Rosebank Road Recommendations: That Report OES 07-05 regarding a proposed amendment of the parking by-law 2359/87 be received; and That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule 'A' to by-law 2359/87 to provide for the regulating of parking, standing, and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Executive Summary: In order to allow parking for parent's vehicles in the vicinity of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, an amending by-law is being proposed which would allow parking on the west side of Rosebank Road between YMCA Daycare's drop off driveway and Woodsmere Crescent. In response to residents request, all-way stop control and pedestrian crossing studies show that neither an all-way stop control nor a crossing guard are warranted or recommended at Strouds Lane and Autumn Crescent intersection. Financial Implications: There are no financial implications, as City staff can remove the existing no stopping signs. Background: In response to the Principal, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School concerns with respect to the existing no stopping restrictions on Strouds Lane and Rosebank Road in the vicinity of the school, staff of the Operations & Emergency Report OES 07-05 Subject: Parking By-law Amendment Date: March 2, 2005 Page 2 Services Department, Municipal Property & Engineering Division reviewed traffic operations adjacent to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School. The existing no stopping restrictions were initiated in March, 2002 following the implementation of a "Kiss & Ride" zone to promote smooth, organized, and efficient movement of vehicular traffic on and around the school property and to improve visibility sightlines and turning radii for traffic entering and exiting the school property and "Kiss & Ride" zone. Since the no stopping restrictions have been implemented, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School have experienced significant increase in traffic using the main drop off area on Strouds Lane and the YMCA Daycare's drop off area on Rosebank Road. Parents with young children who prefer to park and walk their children to the schoolyard are using YMCA Daycare's drop off area. Staff have completed a review and determined that the existing Daycare drop off facility has limited capacity resulting in traffic congestion placing students at risk. Therefore, staff recommend that the no stopping restrictions can be removed from the west side of Rosebank Road between YMCA Daycare's drop off driveway and Woodsmere Crescent without significantly affecting the existing traffic operations (see attached map). However, removal of the no stopping restrictions from the north side of Strouds Lane in front of the school is not recommended as this will not only affect the traffic operations by limiting the visibility sightlines for traffic entering and exiting the school, but also by reducing the efficiency of the "Kiss & Ride" program. A community outreach letter was sent to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, Altona Forest Public School, and the two area residents fronting Rosebank Road informing them about the proposed by-law amendment. No comments have been received from Altona Forest Public School or the two residents. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School distributed the letter to the parents and they overwhelmingly supported the removal of the no stopping restrictions on Rosebank Road. The Principal and Chair of School Advisory Council, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School met with staff from the City of Pickering and were informed of requests from some area residents for an all-way stop control to assist pedestrians crossing Strouds Lane at Autumn Crescent. They were also informed of City staff investigations and denial of these requests subsequently and they indicated no concern for staff's conclusions. The results of these studies are as follows: All-Way Stop Control The perceived benefits of implementing an all-way stop control would be to improve safety for pedestrians crossing Strouds Lane and for Autumn Crescent motorists turning onto Strouds Lane. Secondary perceived benefits include increased inconvenience and Report OES 07-05 Subject: Parking By-law Amendment Date: March 2, 2005 Page 3 delay for through traffic, which in turn, may reduce this component of traffic, and a reduction in vehicle speeds. Speed studies conducted on Strouds Lane show an average speed of 43.5 km/h and the 85th percentile speed of 52.2 km/h, which represents that Strouds Lane is operating well within the established speed limit of 50 km/h. The results of the study are attached. To assess the need for an all-way stop control, the Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy warrants adopted by the City Council were reviewed. Following are the all-way stop warrants as per Safer Streets Traffic Management Strategy: I. Traffic control signals are warranted but cannot be implemented immediately. II. Total vehicle volume on all intersection approaches exceeds 70% of 500 (350) vehicles per hour for each of any 8 hours of the day; and A combined vehicular volume on the side-street exceeding 70% of 200 (140) per hour of each of the same 8 hours of the day and a delay of greater than 30 seconds; and A volume split that does not exceed 70/30. Volumes on the major street are vehicles only. Volumes on minor street include pedestrians and vehicles. III. Occurrence of three or more reportable right-angle collisions or a type correctible through the installation of an all-way stop in a 12 month period averaged over 3 years. IV. The minimum stopping sight distance at the intersection is less than the applicable criteria for wet pavement as specified in the Stopping Sight Distance table. For the all-way stop to be technically justified, any individual warrant must be fully satisfied. It was found that, at the intersection of Strouds Lane and Autumn Crescent intersection: I. There are insufficient traffic and pedestrian volumes (from all approaches) through the intersection to meet the minimum traffic volume warrant. II. The maximum 70/30 traffic volume ratio on the major road/minor road (Strouds Lane/Autumn Crescent) is exceeded. III. The intersection does not have any recorded collision history. IV. Minimum vehicular stopping sight distances (visibility) requirements are met. Report OES 07-05 Subject: Parking By-law Amendment Date: March 2, 2005 Page 4 Since none of the above mentioned criteria have been satisfied, this intersection does not warrant all-way stop control. Further, the Ontario Traffic Manual describes conditions where all-way stop control should not be used. The conditions that are relevant to the Strouds Lane/Autumn Crescent intersection are re-printed from the manual as follows. Where the protection of pedestrians, school children in particular, is a prime concern; II. As a speed control device; III. As a means of deterring the movement of through traffic in a residential area; It should also be noted that, where stop signs are installed when unwarranted or as "speed devices", there is a high incidence of intentional violation. In those locations where vehicles do not stop, the speed reduction is effective only in the immediate vicinity of the stop sign, and frequently speeds are actually higher between intersections. When confronted with unwarranted restrictions, motorists will frequently violate the conditions in place and generally develop contempt for all types of traffic control devices. This type of behavior makes roadway crossings and traffic movements very unsafe. Pedestrian Crossing Guard Staff also reviewed the pedestrian crossing guard warrants for the intersection of Strouds Lane and Autumn Crescent. The City of Pickering uses the OTC/Ministry of Transportation Ontario crossing guard warrants to establish eligibility. The warrants are comprised of: Gap Time criteria to determine if sufficient gaps in traffic exist for elementary school children to cross the road without vehicular conflict; II. Child Visibility criteria to determine if field conditions present sufficient visibility for a child to observe oncoming traffic; III. Driver Stopping Sight Distance criteria to determine if field conditions allow drivers to observe pedestrians and come to a full stop. Notwithstanding the width of Strouds Lane and the subsequent perceived crossing difficulties, the study data obtained indicates that due to the Iow traffic volumes, reasonable speeds and ample visibility, warrants for a crossing guard were also not met. 3;; Report OES 07-05 Subject: Parking By-law Amendment Date: March 2, 2005 Page 5 Given the typical $7,000 annual cost of a school crossing guard and that the municipal annual crossing guard budget is approximately $300,000.00, attended crossings should be used judicially. Although, crossing guard warrants may be met at a given location, alternate pedestrian routing and a central attended roadway crossing may alleviate the need for additional guards. Presently, adult crossing guards are stationed at the signalized intersection of Rosebank Road/Strouds Lane and at Rosebank RoadNVoodsmere Crescent. Although neither an all-way stop control nor a crossing guard are justified at the intersection of Strouds Lane and Autumn Crescent, pedestrian advance warning signs have been installed on Strouds Lane to promote the presence and heighten the awareness of pedestrian traffic in the area. Also, upon completion of the Strouds Lane (top lift asphalt) extension to Altona Road, staff will explore the use of a painted line traffic calming scheme to help reduce sporadic vehicular speeds in the area. Attachments: Location Map Speed Study Results Draft By-Law Amendment Report OES 07-05 Subject: Parking By-law Amendment Date: March 2, 2005 Page 6 37 Prepared By: Shahid Matl-'~6'bb, ~ PE, PTOE Coordinator, Traffic Engineering Approved / Endorsed By: Everett Buntsma (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer Ric;,f~ard W. HC~::)orn, P. Eng. ,Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering SM:ko Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer City Clerk Manager, By-law Enforcement Services Superintendent, Municipal Operations Recomm~~he consideration of Picke~il /]Thomas Ohief Administrative Officer J.~'Quinn, ~ /, ,J WOODSMERE SPRINGVIEW CRESCENT CHARNWOOD COURT WOODSMERE PARK NOREM, OF ZONE STROUDS FOXWOOD LANE DRIVE ROSEBANK RESERYO/R FOXWOOD ASHFIELD AMBERLEA PARK RN OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION N.T.S. 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Total. ...... .]011 ........ t~~ ..... _1~_9.! -~-- 2371 703i 7131 320! 130| 50! 131 3! 2 O[ li 6 25421 ~' P .... rages 3.9~'-%? 5.27~ 5.07%oi 9.32°/oi 27.66%! 28.05%! 12.59% 5.11%i 1.97%' 0.51%1 0.12%~. 0.08%! 0.00%~ 0.04°4! 0.24"/o, 150.00%] I' Printed on 01-Oct-04 at 11:01 Dailv Speed Pa~e 1 df 2 Station Name: Site ID:STROUDS.__ Station Num:O00000000003 Description:20m east of Autumn City:Pickering County: Start Date/Time:09/30/04 00:00 End Date/Time:09/30/04 23:59 ~:' ~'ACP' 2.~ .~, REPORT# fiE.C, 0 ~ 3 3 ....... Mean SpeedI Standard DeviaUonI Total VehiclesI Sample Size1% of All Lanes 15th PercentileI $0th Percentile 85th Percentile Lane I (N', 44.14 KPH 9.66 1250 1247 49.17% 37.09 KPH I .... 45.26 KPH 52.31 KPI~ .... Lane 2 (S', 43.04 KPH 10._21 1292 ____ 1_._289 _ 50.83% 33.37 KPH i 44.19 KPH 52.03 KPH All Lanes 43.58 KPH 9.96 2542 2536, 100.00% 35.34 KPH [ 44.74 KPH 52.17 KPH Printed on 01-0ct-04 at 11:01 Daily Speed Pa(]e 2 of 2 J ~'FF~ICKERING THE CORPORATION BY-LAW NO. /05 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2359/87 providing for the regulating of 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 2359/87, as amended, provides for the regulating of parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property; and WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 2359/87 to modify "no stopping" zone on west side of Rosebank Road between Strouds Lane and Woodsmere Crescent. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERiNG HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Schedule A to By-law 2359/87, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting the following item: Hi.qhway Side Between/And Prohibited times and days Rosebank West Strouds Land and 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Road Woodsmere Crescent Monday to Friday Schedule A to By-law 2359/87, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding hereto the following items: Hiqhway Side Between / And Prohibited times and days. Rosebank West Strouds Land and 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Road 116.5 meters north Monday to Friday thereof. 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 erected. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this th day of 2005. Dave Ryan, Mayor Bruce Taylor, City Clerk