HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-4-84PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HAMPTON, ONTARIO
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R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
TEL. (416) 263 -2231
987.5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 1983.
REPORT NO.: WD-4-84
SUBJECT: REQUEST FROM MR. ALFRED GARRARD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A FLASHING LIGHT AND HIDDEN
INTERSECTION SIGN AT MIDDLE ROAD AND THE
8TH CONCESSION OF DARLINGTON.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That Mr. Alfred Garrard be advised that the Town does
not consider the installation of a flashing light at
the intersection of Middle Road and the 8th
Concession, necessary.
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On November 21, 1983, Mr. Alfred Garrard appeared as a
delegation at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Meeting, expressing concerns about visibility and
safety at the intersection of Middle Road and the 8th
Concession, east of Haydon.
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Mr. Garrard indicated the following:
1. Westbound traffic on the 8th Concession can see a
left - turning northbound vehicle less than 175 feet
from the intersection.
2. There is, presently, only a small sign warning of the
intersection.
3. A school bus and mail car make the left turn.
4. Regional police agree that it is a hazardous location.
Prior to Mr. Garrard's appearance at Committee, the
situation had been reviewed in the field with him and the
attached letter was sent. Mr. Garrard disagreed with the
letter stating that there is more than local use of the
road, and that we should not wait until there is an accident
to do something.
However, having considered this intersection as compared to
many similar locations in the Town, I could not recommend
installation of a flashing light. Intersections used by
higher traffic volumes where similar conditions exist,
including the intersection of Best Road and the 9th
Concession of Clarke, and the Durham Road 14, Concession 6
intersection. Discussions with the Regional Traffic Office
and Ministry of Transportation and Communications indicate
that the warrants for such treatment are very rare.
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Having considered the above, the fact that this installation
could lead to several other similar installations, and the
fact that accidents have 'not' occurred, it does not seem
prudent to install the flashing light. A larger sign in
closer proximity to the intersection would be of benefit and
such an installation could be undertaken by this
department.
Respectfully submitted,
s R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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Attachment
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HAMPTON, ONTARIO
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Mr. Alfred Garrard,
R.R. # 1,
Bowmanville, Ontario.
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Dear Sir:
RE: Hidden Intersection Sign on the
8th Concession at Middle Road
R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
TEL, (416) 263 -2231
987.5039
November 15, 1983.
Further to your letter and our meeting on this matter, I have
given further consideration to your suggestion of a large
"Hidden Intersection" sign with a flashing light.
The intersection in question is at the brow of a hill and has,
for traffic approaching from the east, a warning sign at the
base of the hill. This sign is old and could be replaced and
moved closer to the intersection.
From what I can determine, the road to the north, from
Concession 8, is used primarily by you and a few other
neighbours. Accordingly, the number of turning vehicles is not
great, which makes the potential for accidents very low. We
could not, therefore, justify the installation of an abnormally
large sign with a flashing light. As I understand it, you have
been using the intersection for several years and there has not
been an accident during that time, a further demonstration that
the location is as safe as at similar locations on other roads.
Having considered the circumstances and the overall need for
such installations in the Town; i.e., there are other locations
where the flashing light could be more readily justified, I
could not recommend what you have suggested. We would, however,
be prepared to place a more modern hidden intersection sign
closer to the location of concern to you.
Yours very t uly,
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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