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2.0 HACRGROIIND
2.1 At a regular meeting held on September 27, 1993, Council
passed Resolution #GPA-548-93:
"THAT the Director of Public Works be
requested to examine the dangerous situation
pertaining to trucks travelling over the hill
located on Concession Road 7 and Regional Road
57; and
THAT the Director of Public Works follow up
.and report on the activities taken to remedy
the situation."
2.2 Upon further investigation by staff, it was determined that
the actual area of concern was in fact Concession Road 7 from
.Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) westerly to Townline Road.
North (Attachment No. 1). The concern is primarily poor
visibility from driveways. There is also concern that the
apparent increase in truck traffic was damaging the roadway
and was increasing noise levels for the residents.
3.0 REVIEW AND COMl~NT
3.1 Sight Distance and Safe Ocerating Speeds
Measurements on this rolling section of roadway were taken
from the "at risk" driveways (Attachment No. 2) to determine
the actual sight distance and the safe operating speeds
required to avoid a collision based on minimum stopping sight
distance.
Sight Safe Speed
Driveway Distance Direction Required
House No. In Metres Looking Rm/Hr
1610 84 West 60
1597 89 East 60
1583 2nd 119 West 75
1583 1st 89 West 60
1468 100 West 65
2045 100 West 65
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The sight distance is based. on visibility of drivers in low
vehicles measured 1.05 m (41 inches) above the road surface.
Visibility of trucks is greater than cars because of their
height. The empty .trucks are able to stop in a shorter
distance than loaded vehicles.
3.2 Regulatory Speed
The regulatory speed of Concession Road 7 is 80 km/hr based on
the Highway Traffic Act. The Municipality has the authority
under the Highway Traffic Act to pass by-laws to alter this
speed. To improve safety for several residents the regulatory
speed of Concession Road 7 could be reduced to 60 km/hr from
Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) to Townline Road North. This
lower speed would-allow more time for motorists to exit and
enter their driveways. If the speed limits are obeyed, safety
near "at risk" driveways, plus the intersections with Langmaid
Road and Townline Road North, will be improved. The reduced
speed will also reduce truck noise and required stopping
distance.
3.3 Responsibility of Motorist Entering Roadway
The Highway Traffic Act states under chapter 198, section 119
(1)~
"Every driver or street car operator entering
a highway from a private road or driveway
shall yield the right of way to all traffic
approaching on the highway so closely that to
enter would constitute an immediate hazard."
The onus is on the motorist to ensure the way is clear before
entering the roadway. If drivers cannot see for a safe
distance, they should use caution and either listen. for
approaching vehicles or have someone move to a proper vantage
point and flag them through when the way is clear. If the
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regulatory speed limit is reduced by the Municipality. the
residents should still use caution and attempt to listen for
traffic before entering the roadway.
3.4 Five Tonnes Per Axle "Half Load" Restrictions
Concession Roads 6, 7 and 10 are posted with "HALF LOAD"
restriction signs from Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) to
Regional Road 57 (Attachment No. 1). After the Region of
Durham posted Regional Road 3 as "HALF LOAD" during 1991, the
Municipality took this action to prevent heavy traffic .from
shifting to the Concession Roads and causing damage. No "HALF
LOAD" restrictions were placed on the Concession Roads west of
Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) because the connection to
Regional Road 57 has been effectively cut off. The trucks on
Concession Road 7 between Townline Road North and Enfield Road
(Regional Road 34) are empty travelling eastbound back to
Regional Road 57 which indicates that the truckers are
complying with the "HALF LOAD" restrictions.
3.5 Prohibiting Trucks
Prohibiting trucks on Concession Road 7 from Enfield Road to
Townline Road North would not eliminate the potential for
motor vehicle collisions because cars pose a similar danger.
The weight of empty transport trucks is distributed over a
large area and on this road section is not considered a
problem from the viewpoint of damage to the road. A total ban
on truck traffic should only be implemented in extreme
situations where structures or road designs are dangerous and
safety cannot be improved with other measures. If trucks are
banned from one road the traffic is transferred to another
location which may cause problems or concerns to other
residents. No resident welcomes trucks on "their street". If
trucks are banned from one concession road, residents on other
roadways would ask for similar action. The Municipality has
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the authority under the Municipal Act to prohibit classes of
vehicles according to their size or weight.
Municipal Act R.S.O., c.M.45, s.210, p.123(a), states:
"A by-law passed under this paragraph maw
prohibit or regulate the parking, standing or
stopping of vehicles, or any class thereof, on
hghwavs or any part of a highway, and such
-law may classify vehicles according to size
or weight.
3.6' Concession Road 7 Reconstruction
The costs associated with reconstruction to eliminate the
sight distance concerns and retain the 80 ]un/hr speed zone is
prohibitive and cannot be justified.
3.7 Relocation of Drivewavs
The "at risk" driveway locations were reviewed to determine if
any could be relocated to improve visibility. It was noted
that none of the driveways could feasibly be moved to a
location to provide greater visibility.
3.8 Regional Road 3 Reconstruction
Due to its extremely deteriorated road surface and "HALF LOAD"
designation, Regional Road 3 is avoided by the trucking
industry even when returning empty. This roadway is
forecasted for reconstruction by the Region of Durham
beginning in 1994. The three (3) year reconstruction project
will begin in Oshawa at Townline Road North and move easterly
to Enniskillen. Once completed, Regional Road 3 will be the
preferred route and the trucking industry will avoid the
concession roads.
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3.9 On December 20, 1993, a letter was sent to Wayne James
Haulage,. who is a major user of Concession Road 7, advising of
the Municipality's study results and requesting his co-
operation (see Attachment No. 3).
4.0 CONCLIISIONS
4.1 From the above, it is concluded that safety at several of the
driveways can be improved by reducing the speed of approaching
vehicles.
Respectfully submitted,
Recommended for presentation
to the Committee,
Walter A. Evans, P.Eng.,
Director of Public Works
RDB*WAE*ph
January 5, 1994
Attachment
rie Marano, H.B.Sc., AMCT
Acting Chief
Administrative Officer
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HAS BEEN CHANGED TO
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December 20, 1993
Wayne James Haulage
R.R. #4
115 Ward Road
UXBRIDGE, Ontario
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Dear Mr. James:
RE: DANGEROUS SITUATION ON CONCESSION ROAD 7 FROM OSHAWA TOWNLINE TO
REGIONAL ROAD 34 (ENFIELD ROAD)
As per our telephone discussion of December 17, 1993, residents in this
area are concerned about truck traffic. Their concerns include noise
and possible road damage. The main concern however was the speed of
truck traffic and dangers to residents attempting to leave their
driveways. The roadway is only used by empty trucks due to the "5
tonnes per axle" restrictions to the east. The residents originally
suggested construction to widen the road and eliminate the grades or a
ban on all truck traffic.
Reconstruction of Concession Road 7 to improve the grades and sight
lines is cost prohibitive. The Region of Durham is undertaking a 3 year
reconstruction program on Regional Road 3 from Oshawa Townline to
Enniskillen beginning in 1994. Truck traffic is excepted to move to the
safer regional road when it is completed.
A number of the residents have hidden driveways with limited visibility
of between 84 and 100 metres. These short sight distances translate
into a safe operating speed of only 60 km/hr. Any vehicles travelling
above 60 km/hr would not be able to stop in time if a resident were
exiting or entering their driveway. A study was undertaken on November
25, 1993, to determine the speeds and volumes of both cars and heavy
trucks with the following results.
NOVEMBER 25, 1993
TOTAL VEHICLES 770
AVERAGE SPEED 78.05
50 PERCENTILE 81.24
85 PERCENTILE 94.28
SAFE SPEED 60.00 km/hr based on driveway sight distances
ATTACH:IENT N0. 3
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SPEED GROIIPINGS OF HEAVY TRIICRS
45-55 km/hr 1
55-65 2 safe speed
65-75 4 exceeding safe speed
75-85 4 existing posted speed
85-95 6 exceeding posted speed
95-105 1
TOTAL TRIICRS 18
Based on the study results it was determined that safety could only be
improved by posting the regulatory speed of this road section at 60
km/hr and requesting police enforcement. A prohibition on trucks may
have initially satisfied the residents but it would not have eliminated
the problem that "all" vehicles were travelling too fast for the
conditions. For these reasons a report is being forwarded for Council's
consideration to lower the regulatory posted speed from 80 km/hr to
60 km/hr.
Although staff are not recommending further restrictions on truck
traffic it may be proposed if other measures such as a speed reduction
have been tried and proven ineffective. On November 25, 7 out of 18
vehicles {39$) were exceeding the legal speed limit of 80 km/hr. After
the speed is lowered to 60 km/hr further studies will be conducted to
determine the compliance of both the heavy trucks and the passenger
vehicles.
I have forwarded this detailed information to you so that you will
understand our position and reasoning behind the speed reduction. I
request that you pass this information on to your drivers now, and again
in the spring with instructions to reduce their speeds and drive more
cautiously in this area and other areas which have grades and driveways.
Your co-operation in this matter would be greatly appreciated and please
call if you have any questions.
Sincerely yours,
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Ronald D. Baker,
Traffic Co-ordinator
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pc: Larry Hannah, Councillor
Walter Evans, Director of Public Works
Don Patterson, Manager of Operations
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MONICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 94-
Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, being a
By-law to regulate traffic on highways,
municipal and private property in the
Municipality of Clarington
WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of The Municipality of
Clarington deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58;
NOW THERHFORE the Council of The Municipality of Clarington enacts
as follows:
1) Schedule XX "MAXIMUM RATE OF SPEED - 60 HILOMETRES PER HOUR"
of By-law 91-58 is amended by:
A) adding the following reference:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Highway From To
Concession Durham Regional Townline Road
Road 7 Road 34 North
(Darlington)
2) This By-law shall come into force on the date that it is
approved by the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham
and when signs to the effect are erected.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 24th day of January, 1994.
HY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 24th day of
January, 1994.
MAYOR
ATTACHMENT N0. 4
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