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Home My WebLink About2005-10-20 Minutes Clarinaton Leading the Way CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Andrew Kozak(Chair) Glenn Wallis (Vice-Chair) Councillor Don MacArthur Don Carter Gord Lee David Duffie Clayton Morgan Dave Rickard Lisa Robinson ALSO Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation & Design PRESENT: Ron Baker, Traffic & Transportation Co-ordinator Constable Keith Richards Stuart McAllister, Road Safety Co-ordinator, Durham Region Donna Van Schyndel, Recording Secretary REGRETS: Ron Radcliffe, Dirk Zinner, Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services 1.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Don Carter; SECONDED by; Don MacArthur. THAT: "The minutes of the September 15, 2005 meeting be approved." CARRIED 2.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION a) Road Watch-(Keith Richards) There were approximately 25 citizen report forms and 150 radar message board reports recently processed. Road Watch Websites (Old vs. New) Members should review the websites and bring back their comments to the next meeting. Members can also provide comments to Leslie Benson by email or by calling her directly. CTMAC MINUTES ? October 20, 2005 b) Traffic Watch Update-(Ron Baker) Below is a summary of violations reported between September 15 to October 14, 2005. Traffic Watch 2005 Sub Date Violations Most Posted # 2005 Reported Violations/Hr. Time Period Aggressive Speed Location Sept. Trulls Rd. S of 15 15 96 17.5 9:00-2:30 111 50 Taunton Sept. Prestonvale Rd. N of 15 1 19 28 9.3 8:30-11:30 85 50 Oke Rd. Sept. 16 19 21 10.5 12:00-2:00 99 60 Solina Rd. S. of Nash Sept. Old Scugog Rd. at 16 20 50 12.5 8:30-12:30 102 60 Maryleah Crt. Old Scugog Rd. at Sept. Hampton 17 28 46 11.5 8:30-12:30 96 50 Cemetery Sept. Conc. Rd. 3 W. of 17 30 57 14.3 8:30-12:30 123 60 Lockhart Robert Adams Dr. at 18 Oct. 4 2 2 9:00-11:00 77 50 Mulholland Nash Rd. at Fourth 18 Oct. 4 32 16 11:00-1:00 82 50 Ave. 18 Oct. 5 40 13.3 8:30-11:30 119 50 Conc. Rd. 6 in Solina Conc. Rd. 7 at 19 Oct. 11 85 17 9:00-2:00 113 60 Langmaid Prestonvale Rd. N of 19 Oct. 14 18 12 9:30-11:00 85 50 Oke Rd. 1651 violators reported to-date b) Highway 407 Update Leslie Benson will update the group at our next meeting. 3.0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION a) All-way Stop Draft Warrants Ron Baker conducted new traffic and pedestrian counts at various locations where all-way stops had been requested in the past. This was done to test and evaluate the draft "proposed warrant criteria", which staff and the CTMAC have been working on. The draft warrant criteria are a modified version of the all-way stop requirements in the Ontario Traffic Manuals. It is hoped that the new warrant method will better address the needs of Clarington and will permit a more consistent approach to reviewing and approving all-way stops. CTMAC MINUTES 3 October 20, 2005 The one site, so far, that has met the new warrants, is a T-intersection at Claret Road and Sandringham Drive in Courtice. The intersection is south of Dr. Emily Stowe Public School and the south approach is on a curve. If the all-way stop were approved by Council in late November or early December, pavement markings would still need to be applied, locates obtained, a number of signs installed, trees trimmed and one tree removed to improve sight lines. Keith Richards also had concerns about introducing an all-way stop during the school year. Even with the proper signing, new installations can initially catch motorists unaware until they adjust to the sign being there. The Committee felt this may be the type of situation where it may be appropriate to hold a community meeting. The members thought it wise to have the nearby school send notices home with children if a new stop condition were to be introduced. The following motion was made: THAT: "The Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee supports the Engineering Services recommendation to install an all-way stop at the Claret Road and Sandringham Drive intersection in Courtice, subject to improvement of sight lines. The installation should take place in the summer months rather than during the school year." MOVED by Clayton Morgan; SECONDED by; David Rickard. CARRIED b) Wilkins Crescent Speed Bump Request Ron Baker has been in contact with the resident who requested a speed bump on Wilkins Crescent. The resident responded back about booking a time to borrow the radar gun. C) CTMAC Draft Web Page The Committee is to review the draft and will either bring back comments to the next meeting or will contact Leslie Benson directly, prior to the meeting. The Committee felt that feedback from emails received from the link on the web site should be brought to the attention of Committee members in order to build a closer rapport with residents. It was discussed that the Committee's constitution may have to be revised. CTMAC MINUTES 4 October 20, 2005 4.0 NEW BUSINESS AT DIRECTION OF CHAIR a) Items of Interest to the Committee Hwy. 2 & Bloor St. Speed Bumps There has been a complaint from a resident about the speed at which vehicles are traveling on Solina Rd. south of Hwy. 2. Police patrolled this area and found it hard to justify spending hours at a location where few vehicles travel, especially when there are so many others in great need. The Engineering Department received the complaint and will follow up with the resident to see if they would like to borrow the radar gun. Engineering will monitor speeds and advise the Committee of their findings. Lights at Baseline & Liberty It was requested that the Region (through Stuart McAllister), check to see if the walk signal needs to be repaired. Resignation of Committee Member Shane Morris handed in a letter of resignation due to employment commitments. Andrew Kozak will contact the Clerk's department to enquire about advertising for a Ward 1 position. The recording secretary will send a thank you letter. Input for Future Traffic Initiatives for Municipality of Clarington Any traffic enforcement ideas should be directed to Durham Regional Police, Constable Keith Richards of the Traffic Detachment area (905).579-1520. He has set up this initiative whereby the public would get involved and contribute new traffic enforcement or educational ideas. Traffic Signals-Bowmanville Mall Entrance This section of road is in the Municipality of Clarington's jurisdiction. Durham Region will be installing traffic signals at the new entrance this year. Scugog& Longworth Traffic Flow Construction north of the Scugog and Longworth intersection is still underway. Once the construction is finished Ron Baker will perform a traffic count. Extension of Longworth east of Liberty to Mearns Construction by the developer will likely commence next spring. CTMAC MINUTES 5 October 20, 2005 Baseline/Durham Rd. 57 Intersection Reconstruction Construction should be completed by December 2005 with some work carried over to the spring of 2006. Hampton School Closure Residents feel that if it occurs, the closure of this school will create increased pedestrian and traffic volume on King Lane. They are concerned about children who walk in this area. Residents have been informed that if the children are transferred, pedestrian counts will be taken and sidewalks may be considered on King Lane. 5.0 NEXT MEETING DATE November 17, 2005 —7:00 p.m. — Committee Room IA-Enter via Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, through the north door on Church St. 6.0 ADJOURNMENT MOVED by; Clayton Morgan THAT: "The meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m." CARRIED