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Date: APRIL 3, 1995 Aes. #C~€'~1" X74 -q S
ADDENDUM TO By-Law #
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Subject: TRAFFIC CONCERNS, MARTIN ROAD, BOWMANVILLB
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. TBAT Addendum to Report WD-61-94 be received;
2. THAT Report WD-61-94 be lifted from the table and approved;
and
3. THAT Lori Gackstetter be advised of Council's decision.
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS.
No. 1: Report WD-61-94
No. 2: Proposed By-law approving an all-way stop at the
intersection of Martin Road/Roser Crescent
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 At a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on December 12, 1994, Council tabled WD-61-94
to provide an opportunity to discuss the report with the
residents of Martin Road.
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2.2 At a meeting held on January 30, 1995, Council passed the
following Resolution #GPA-52-95:
"THAT the Director of Public Works be directed
to investigate the feasibility of installing a
four-way stop at the intersection of Roser
Crescent and Martin Road and prepare a report
for submission to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee."
At the request of the Director of Public Works,. the report was
tabled to permit time to discuss the report with Lori
Gackstetter.
3.0 REVIEW AHD COMMENT
3.1 Meeting Held
A meeting was held on Thursday, January 19, 1995, with the
following persons presents
Councillor .John O'Toole
Councillor Pat Pingle
Don Patterson, Manager of Operations
Ron Baker, Traffic Coordinator
Lori Gackstetter,. 108 Martin Road, Bowmanville
Dean Gackstetter, 108 Martin Road, Bowmanville
3.2 Conclusions Reached at the Meeting
The residents agreed that the placing of an all-way stop at
Alonna Street/Martin Road could create a hazard but insisted
that an all-way stop be placed at the intersection of Roser
Crescent/Martin.
3.3 Warrants Not Met
Since the warrants are not met for the placement of an all-way
stop at either of the two (2) intersections, my recommendation
is that Report WD-61-94 be lifted from the table and approved.
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3.4 Proposed By-law
In the event that Council wishes to approve an all-way stop at
the Martin Road/Roser Crescent intersection, a proposed By-law
has been attached (Attachment No. 2) to implement the all-way
stop.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter Evans, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
WAE*ph`
March 10, 1995
Attachments
pc: Lori & Dean Gackstetter
108 Martin Road
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Reviewed by,
W. H. Stockwell.
Chief Administrative .Officer
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REPORT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # _
Res. # _
Date: DECEMBER 12, 1994
By-Law #
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Subject: TRAFFIC CONCERNS, MARTIN ROAD, BOWMANVILLE
Recommendations:
It is respectfully .recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-61-94 be received;
2. TEAT the request for all-way stops at the Martin Road/Alonna
Street and the Martin Road/Roser Crescent intersections be
DENIED; and
4. THAT a copy of Report WD-61-94 be forwazded to Lori
Gackstetter and that she be advised of Council's decision.
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No. 1: Key Map
No. 2: Letter dated June 20, 1989, from Mr. and Mrs. Dean
Gackstetter
No. 3 By-law 92-225 approved December 13, 1993, to close
the section of Martin Road between Regional Road 57
and Prestonway Drive
2.0 BACRGROUND
2.1 At a regular meeting held on October 11, 1994, Council passed
Resolution C-651-94 :."
ATTACHMENT N0. 1
ADDENDUM TO WD-61-94
"THAT the delegation of Lori Gackstetter be
acknowledged;
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THAT her comments be referred to the Director
of Public Works for review anii~preparation of
a report to be submitted to the General
Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Lori Gackstetter be advised of Council's
decision."
3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
3.1 1989 Review
The issues of vehicular speeds and excessive through traffic
first arose as a result of a letter dated June 20, 1989, from
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gackstetter (Attachment No. 2). The
correspondence was referred to the Director of Public Works
for any action he deemed necessary and a -copy of the letter
was forwarded to the Durham Regional Police. The review
concluded that, based on the warrants in the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, an all-way stop at either the Alonna
Street/Martin Road intersection or the Roser Crescent/Martin
Road intersection is not warranted.
Durham Regional Police Services were advised of the concerns
of the residents regarding speeding.
3.2 1994 Traffic Speeds Before and After Community Involvement
Speed studies were conducted during September of 1994 with the
following results:
Average 50$ile SS~i1e
Date Seed Seed Speed
Sept. 17 41.38 43.18 54.29
Sept. 18 44.08 46.55 56.04
Sept. 20 35.22 39.05 49.02
Sept. 21 36.14 39.59 49.53
The above figures recorded on September 17 and 18 do not
indicate that a serious speeding problem exists and the speeds
are lower than on many other municipal roadways. Discussions
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with Durham Regional Police also indicate that the radar unit
assigned to this location in early~September did not find a
serious speeding problem with the top speed. being 61 km/hr.
On September 20 and 21 a resident had placed approximately 20
hand painted cardboard signs along the boulevards asking
motorists to slow down, watch for children, and obey the speed
limit. This informal form of a "Neighbourhood Traffic/Speed
Watch Program" did have a desirable affect by reducing the
average traffic speed by seven (7) ]mt/hr.
3.3 Through Traffic (Short Cuttinq~ .
This location was checked for through traffic while children
were travelling to and from school. The amount of through
traffic is small at between 4 and 58 while children are
travelling to and from school.
Total Through
Date Time Traffic Traffic
Sept. 14 3:45-4:15 p.m. 145 9 (6~)
Nov. 22 8:04-8:34 a.m. 129 5 (4$)
3.4 Motor Vehicle Accidents
There was a motor vehicle accident on Martin Road at Roser
Crescent on September 2, 1994. The accident involved an 8
year old boy on a bike who did not stop and drove directly in
front of a car. The boy fortunately only received minor
injuries and walked home. The motorist, who lives on Waverly
Road, was not charged with any violation. There have been no
accidents to indicate that a right-of-way problem exists.
3.5 All-Wav Stops
The request for all-way stops from Mrs. Gackstetter was
intended to reduce speeding and deter through traffic from
entering the neighbourhood. The Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices published by the Province of Ontario
specifically states that all-way stops are not to be used as
speed control devices. or used as a means of deterring the
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movement of through traffic. In addition, the data does not
indicate that a serious speeding or through traffic problem
exists. The two intersections do not meet the volume
requirements with only 132 cars during the peak hour. The
introduction of an all-wav stop at the intersection of Martin
Road and Alonna Street could create a hazard. The hill at the
north end of Martin Road has a steep slope of eight (8)
degrees then tapers to one (1) degree close to the
intersection. The proximity of the hill to the north of this
intersection could create a situation whereby a child sees a
southbound car coming and steps onto the roadway believing
that the stop sign will protect him. Under conditions of
snow, ice or heavy rain a vehicle could potentially slide
through the intersection striking pedestrians or causing a
chain reaction for other vehicles descending the hill. A stop
sign at the bottom of a hill should only be used when
absolutely necessary for a right-of-wav control.
3.6 Status of Road Closure At Ton of Martin Road
The closure of Martin Road was dealt with by Council at the
meeting of December 13, 1993, at which time By-law 92-225
(Attachment No. 3) was passed. This By-law specified that
Martin Road would be closed at Regional Road 57 "effective
upon the construction of the internal road (West Side Drive)
providing access to Baseline Road". Kelvin Whalen, developer
of the Aspen Springs Subdivision, is processing the
construction of phase four in 1995, which includes the
construction of the internal road (West Side Drive), from
Bonneycastle Drive southerly to Baseline Road. Although this
schedule is tentative, this phase of the development is based
on the need to facilitate the servicing and construction in
1995 of the public. elementary school on West Side Drive with
a scheduled opening in the Fall of 1996.
The closure of the intersection at Regional Road _57 will
discourage the movement of through traffic but the new opening
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onto Prestonway Drive will allow the movement of traffic
between the established Martin Road neighbourhood and the new
Aspen Springs Subdivision.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 From the above, it is concluded that:
1) There is very little through traffic using Martin Road
during the time that children are going to and from
school;
2) There is not a serious speeding problem on Martin Road;
3) The warrants from the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices are not met for an all-way stop at the Alonna
Street/Martin Road intersection or at the Roser
Crescent/Martin Road intersection;
4) The placing of an all-way stop at the Alonna
Street/Martin Road intersection could create a hazard;
and
5) There have been no accidents which would indicate that
there is a right-of-way problem on Martin Road.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter A. Evans, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
Reviewed by,
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W. B. Stock ell
Chief Administrative Officer
RDB*WAE*ph
December 1, 1994
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ATTACHMENT N0. 1
IIG'V 1,lAD wD-61-94
TYPED AS WRITTEN
June 20, 1989
Dear Mayor & Members of City Council:
We would like to address a situation to yourself that should be
taken care of now rather than waiting for a serious accident to
happen.
Our home is at 108 Martin Road and we have noticed the traffic flow
has increased considerably. The speed limit posted on Martin Road
is 50 km/hr. however, people are doing well over the stated speed.
Many times we have noticed cars travelling at a rate of speed where
if our daughters and sons were to run on to the road they wouldn't
have a fighting chance, nor would an adult or animal.
We made our grievance with "Durham Regional Police" on June 10,
1989, and their response was "if there is enough manpower then
radar will be set-up". We waited until June 15, 1989, but saw no
sign of patrolling, so we contacted Mr. Ken Hooper on the matter.
Mr. Hooper has shown concern for the situation and in turn
contacted the "Chief of Police" on this day and was told "radar
would be made available". Today is June 20, 1989, and there still
has been no sign of radar.
Martin Road is a very busy through-way street for people wishing to
take a short cut or avoid heavy traffic on Waverly Road. We think
that if Durham Regional Police took this situation seriously they
would find not only our problem is a valid one, but may even find
an increased number of impaired drivers drag racing on motorcycles,
driving a motorcycle with no license plates, reckless driving, etc.
Our view on the solution to the above is to install 2 four-way stop
signs at the following intersections:
Alonna Street and Martin Road
Roser Crescent and Martin Road
This would avoid excess speed and maybe in the long run reduce the
traffic flow on a residential street.
Please Mrs. Hubbard and the Members of City Council, few issues
demand more attention than the concern for the safety of our
children and our community.
Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
ATTACHh1eNT N0. 2
Mr• ~ Mrs. Dean Gackstetter WD-61-94
108 Dlartin Road
Bowmanville, Ontario
623-3300
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARZNGTON
BY-LAW NO. 92-225
Being a By-law to stop-up and close part of the road
allowance to vehicular traffic between Lota 14 and 15,
Concession 1, former Township of Darlington, Municipality
of Clarington, Part 1, Plan dOR-14465.
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
desirable to stop-up and close part of the road allowance to
vehicular traffic between Lota 14 and 15, Concession 1, former
Township of Darlington, Municipality of Clarington, described ae
Part 1, Plan 40R-14465, Municipal Act, R.S.O., 1990 c.M.45,
x.297(9).
WHEREAS notice of the intention of Council to pass this by-law was
sent to the Regional Municipality of Durham on the 20th day of
October, 1992, and the Regional Municipality of Durham granted
approval of the proposed by-law by letter dated the 20th day of
October, 1992.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS EEREBY ENACTED AS A BYLAW OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE bIUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. Part of the portion of the road allowance comprising all and
singular that certain parcel and traot of land and premises,
lying and being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham, province of Ontario, and
being composed of part of the road allowance between Lota 14
and 15, Concession 1, former Township of Darlington,
Municipality of Clarington, more specifically described as
Part l on Plan 40R-14465 deposited in the Land Registry Office
for the Registry Division of Durham (No. 40j on October B,
1992, is hereby stopped up and closed to vehicular traffic
effective upon completion of the construction of the internal
road (West Side Drive) providing access to Baseline Road.
BY-LAW read a first time this 14th day of December, 1992.
BY-LAW read a second time.this 13th day of December, 1993.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
December, 1993.
MAYOR
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ATTACHMENT N0. 3
WD-61-94
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
HY-LAW 95-
Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 being a
By-law to regulate the 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 THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts
as follows:
1) Schedule XV "Through Highways" of By-law 91.58 is amended by:
A) Deleting the following reference:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Hichwav From To
Martin Road North limit of West limit of
(Bowmanville) Baseline Road Durham Regional
Road No. 57
and
B) Adding the following reference:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Hiohwav From To
Martin Road North limit of North limit of
(Bowmanville) Roser Crescent Martin Road
2) Schedule XVI "Stop Signs" of Hy-law 91-58 is amended by:
A) Adding the following reference:
Column 1 Column 2
Intersection Facinc Traffic
Martin Road and Roser Northbound on Martin Road
Crescent
(BOwmanville)
Martin Road and Roser Southbound on Martin Road
Crescent
(Bowmanville)
ATTACHMENT N0. 2
ADDENDUM TO WD-61-94
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3) 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 13th day of March, 1995.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 13th day of
March, 1995.
CLERK
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