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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-18 Minutes 1-2 Cl!Kpn Approved CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of Meeting Thursday, September 18, 2008 PRESENT: (Chair) Clayton Morgan Councillor Adrian Foster Kerry Meydam David Reesor Wallace Bradley (Vice-Chair) Gord Lee Elwood Ward Gillian Bellefontaine Lisa Robinson ALSO PRESENT: Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation & Design Ron Baker, Traffic & Transportation Co-ordinator Constable Esther Rathwell REGRETS: Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services, Stuart McAllister, Road Safety Co-ordinator, Durham Region, Georg Krohn, Sandy Lyall 1.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES-(July 17,2008) The following motion was proposed: THAT: "The minutes of the July 17, 2008 meeting are approved with no changes." MOVED: by Kerry Meydam; SECONDED by Gillian Bellefontaine CARRIED 2.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 2.1 Road Watch-(Gord Lee) The activity of the Road Watch program over the summer has slowed. Once the holidays are over and the DRP is fully staffed again it is expected that the Road Watch program will be more active. There were 10 complaints collected from the drop boxes for July, August and September. 2.2 Highway 407 Update-(Leslie Benson) The next 407 Advisory meeting is scheduled for September 23,2008. Staff and their consultants have met with MTO regarding the under and overpass roads. Leslie updated the Committee on the progress of discussions with MTO. 3.0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 3.1 Rural Speed Limits-Ron Baker A memo was circulated to Council which discussed the rural speed limit amendments that will be presented to Council by way of a report this fall. Under the new HT A definition, Clarington in its entirety is considered urban with a speed limit of 50 kmIhr unless Council approves by-laws designating otherwise. Ron Baker handed out a sample of new boundary entrance speed signs, (showing speed limits) saying that the design is under review. The first example showed the speed limit sign in combination with other signage. The second sign strictly showed the 50 K.P.H. (3'X5'), which is preferred by Clarington staff and the CTMAC. The Region and the Municipality are currently discussing the style of slgnage. The following motion was proposed: THAT: "The Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee concurs with staffs recommendation." MOVED by: Kerry Meydam; SECONDED by: Wallace Bradley CARRIED 3.2 Concession Road 8 & Liberty Street Liberty Street, north of Taunton to Durham Road 20 was transferred from the Region of Durham to the Municipality ofClarington a number of years ago. This "T" intersection has an unusual right-of-way to benefit truck traffic by allowing the free flow of southbound traffic to travel west onto Concession Road 8 without stopping. This truck traffic then travels south into Tyrone and finally into Bowmanville. The only stop sign is for westbound traffic on Concession Road #8. To improve the right-of-way at this intersection, staff are proposing that this "T" intersection become an all-way stop. Ron Baker handed out a map and description of the proposed signage at the "T" intersection for the members to discuss. The following motion was presented: THAT: "The Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee recommends an all-way stop be installed at the Concession Road 8 and Liberty Street intersection. " MOVED by: Kerry Meydam; SECONDED by: Dave Reesor CARRIED 4.0 NEW BUSINESS AT DIRECTION OF CHAIR 4.1 Brown Street Between Ontario and King Streets intersection the Krown Rust garage on Brown Street has become very busy, and cars are parked on both sides of the road. The garage has actually worked on cars in the roadway and this forces cars into the northbound lane. The Committee recommended that staff check into having no parking signs on one side of the road. Staffwill follow up. 4.2 Simpson St. & King St.-(Parking on Simpson) There is a bus that leaves for Casino Rama at certain times of the day and the bu.s parks for 30-40 minutes on Simpson Avenue. It forces cars and regular city buses to go to the left and around the coach bus. The bus is usually at this location at 9 am. This issue may warrant further consideration at a later date. 4.3 King St. & Liberty St.lBaseline Rd. & Liberty St. When making a left turn off King Street onto Liberty Street (west on King), eastbound cars stopped in the left lane make it difficult for transport trucks to turn. At Liberty Street and Baseline Road southbound trucks cannot turn easily turn east. 4.4 Simpson Ave. between Prince St. & King St. There are sidewalks on the east side of Simpson Avenue, but none on the west side. If following the west side of Simpson Avenue, one arrives at Prince Street and has to cross Simpson Avenue. It is hoped that at the next budget the Municipality looks at the sidewalks in this area. 4.5 Hwy 115 off Taunton Road When traveling south on Hwy 115 (near the Dutch Oven Restaurant), if one takes the Taunton Road ramp, it is sometimes difficult to see westbound traffic coming from under the bridge. This is a combined MTO and Regional issue. 4.6 Regional Road 57 & Regional Road 3-(Enniskillen Fire Hall) Committee discussed the intersection of Regional Road 57 and Regional Road 3 which has been the site of collisions in the past. The Region is reviewing this intersection. 4.7 Traffic Watch Report A resident who walks along Concession Road 7 to Langmaid Road would like a copy of the Traffic Watch Report. Ron Baker will contact him and advise him of the speeds recorded for this area. Ron will also email a copy to Esther Rathwell, which will help officers see what areas should be monitored. 4.8 Fatality-King St. & Beaver-Newcastle There was a fatal accident at the King Street and Beaver Street intersection 2 days ago. Council had asked for a review of this intersection, and the issue was directed to municipal staff and the Region. Ron Baker was conducting studies at the time of the collision. 4.9 Newspaper Article An article entitled "Worst Intersections" included the Tim Horton's location on Baseline. Leslie Benson advised that she has reviewed the revised site plan two weeks ago and she said that this is a very difficult site but the proposed works would be an improvement to the current situation. The Region commented that they want the changes to the queuing done as soon as possible. If the new change in queuing doesn't provide relief to the current problem then the Region does have authority to close the entrance offWaverley Road. 4.10 Pebblestone Rd. between Trulls and Tooleys Rd.-Courtice A bridge has washed out near Farewell Court. A section ofthe road has been removed and is now being reconstructed. The Operations Department will likely complete this work once they catch up from the damage all the rain caused this past summer. 4.11 Longworth Ave. & Liberty St. Lights-Bowmanville There will be traffic lights going in at this location but there is no time line as to when. The Region will continue to monitor this intersection. 4.12 Longworth Ave.-Bowmanville Longworth Avenue is under construction east of Liberty Street. Leslie Benson will find out when this work will be finished and will let Elwood Ward know. 5.0 NEXT MEETING DATE- October 16, 2008-7:00 P.M. Committee Room IC-Enter via Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, through the north door on Church Street (Library entrance doors). 6.0 ADJOURNMENT MOVED by; Kerry Meydam THAT: "The meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m."