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GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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By-law #:
Monday, January 12, 2004
Meeting:
Date:
PSD-004-04
File #: CG 1,5
Subject:
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
Robert Adams Drive south of Mulholland Court at Whittaker
Walkway, Courtice
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1, THAT Report PSD-004-04 be received;
2. THAT an Adult School Crossing Guard be APPROVED for the location on Robert
Adams Drive south of Mulholland Court at Whittaker Walkway, Courtice; and
3, THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision,
Reviewed by:
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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REPORT NO.: PSD-004-04
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1,1 Requests have been received by a number of parents, as well as Margaret
Slayer, Principal of Dr. Emily Stowe Public School, for the placement of an Adult
School Crossing Guard on Robert Adams Drive south of Mulholland Court at
Whittaker Walkway, Courtice,
Staff Comments
It appears that the average warrant for this area is 49.3% of the required 50%,
This crossing location is a mid block location on a collector roadway with traffic
volumes of approximately 3300 per day, The average speed on the curve is 52
km/hr. From the study results, it appears that Robert Adams Drive, south of
Mulholland Court at Whittaker Walkway, Courtice qualifies for an Adult School
Crossing Guard,
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 technique involves the use of a
stop watch to determine 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
3,1 Robert Adams Drive, south of Mulholland Crt, at Whittaker Walkwav. Courtice
Approximate times of traffic study was 3:20 p,m, - 3:35 p,m,
September 12, 2003
September 17, 2003
October 2,2003
December 2, 2003
44% (41 children)
46,7% (32 children)
56,7% (40 children)
47,1% (22 children)
The average of 4 studies is 49,3% of which a 50% warrant is required,
3,2 Sandrinqham Drive, south of Lvndale Crescent
A request was also received from Ms, M, Slayer, Principal, for an Adult Crossing
Guard to replace the student patroller in front of Dr. Emily Stowe Public School.
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REPORT NO.: PSO-004-04
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At the present time, the location of Sandringham Drive south of Lyndale
Crescent, on the north side of Dr, Emily Stowe Public is being served by student
patrollers, Warrant values are approximate 30% in the pm period.
Staff Comment
The traffic volumes and speeds are low with most traffic movements south of the
crossing location, This location does not meet warrants but will continue to be
monitored periodically,
4.0 CONCLUSION
4,1 It is recommended that a new school crossing guard be approved for Robert
Adams Drive at the Whittaker walkway in Courtice,
4,2 Prior to placing any Adult School Crossing Guard at the new location, all
applicable connecting walkway, traffic signage, pavement marking etc, would
have to be physically installed, Operations Department staff will be responsible
for the above works. We anticipate having the crossing guard in place by March
1 st, 2004 at the latest.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Margaret Slayer, Principal
Dr, Emily Stowe Public School
71 Sandringham Drive
Courtice, ON L 1 E 1W8
Ron Baker
Traffic Coordinator
Engineering Services
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L 1 C 3A6
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