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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Report #:
PSD-116-06
File #: CG 1.5
G'Prl 300/00
By-law #:
Date:
Monday, December11,2006
Subject:
ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
REGIONAL ROAD 22 (BLOOR STREET) AND MEADOWGLADE
ROAD, COURTICE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-116-06 be received;
2. THAT Council endorse actions taken to provide an Adult School Crossing Guard
for the location of Regional Road 22 (on the west side of the intersection at Bloor
Street) and Meadowglade Road in Courtice;
3. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Submitted by:
Reviewed bYU ~Cu7c
David . Crome, M.C.I.P. R.P.P. Franklin Wu
Director, Planning Services Chief Administrative Officer
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28 November 2006
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-116-06 PAGE 2
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 As the new homes have been constructed in Bayview Neighbourhood in the
south-west portion of Courtice, additional students are attending Dr. G.J.
MacGillivray Public School. Requests have been received from a number of
parents, as well as Jean Marchant, Principal, for the placement of an Adult
School Crossing Guard at the intersection of Regional Road 22 (west side of
Bloor Street) and Meadowglade Road in Courtice.
2.0 MUNICIPAL POLICY
2.1 The standard method to determine the need for an Adult Crossing Guard was
developed by the Institute of Transportation of Engineers and used by many
municipalities throughout North America. The methodology determines the length
and quantity of safe gaps between vehicles, and is expressed in percentage of
the studied time where school children will experience delay or difficulty in
crossing a street.
In 1991, the Municipality of Clarington adopted 50% as the threshold for the
introduction of an Adult School Crossing Guard.
3.0 STUDY RESULTS AND COMMENT
3.1 Engineering Services undertook a study of traffic conditions at the intersection of
Regional Road 22 (Bloor Street) and Meadowglade Road, Courtice. Approximate
times of traffic study were 3:40 PM to 3:55 PM and 8:55 AM to 9:10 AM.
Date Period Percent Delay
October 16, 2006 AM 65%
October 20, 2006 AM 60%
October 20, 2006 PM 65%
The results all exceed the 50% minimum warrant which is usually required.
3.2 The study showed that approximately 14 students crossed at this point, with the
remainder being driven by parents. This number of students crossing will most
likely increase after the Crossing Guard is in place and growth continues.
3.3 Given that the warrants were easily met and that the winter season was
approaching, it was important to establish this crossing as soon as possible for
the safety of the students. Staff took the necessary steps to establish the
crossing with the Region of Durham including the installation of pavement
markings and traffic signs. An adult crossing guard was hired and commenced
REPORT NO.: PSD-116-06 PAGE 3
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duties on Monday, November 27, 2006 Funding for a new crossing guard was
provided for in the approved 2006 Planning Services budget.
3.4 Due to the existing sidewalk layout, the crossing was placed on the west side of
Meadowglade Road for now. It may be moved to the east side of the intersection
over time after construction activity in the area has ceased.
4.0 CONCLUSION
4.1 As there were no Council meetings from mid-October to mid-December due to
the election, staff took the necessary steps to establish a new crossing at
intersection of Bloor Street and Meadowglade Road. It is respectfully
recommended that Council confirm staff’s action to establish the new crossing
and the hiring of an adult crossing guard.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map for Regional Road 22 (Bloor Street) and Meadowglade Road
Courtice
Interested parties to be notified of Council’s decision:
Jean Marchant, Principal
Attachment 1
To Report PSD-116-06
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