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Resolution #: 6fllt2$2--o,;}-
By-Iaw#: ;JcoCl--72(
Date:
TUESDAY, MAY 21,2002
Report #:
EGD-27-02
Subject:
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpo~e and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following: '
1. THAT Report EGD-27-02 be received;
2. THAT the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Mill Street South/Port
of Newcastle Drive and Clarke Street be denied;
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3. THAT the existing traffic controls related to the port of Newcastle development
and the intersection of Mill Street and Port of N$wcastle be approved by Council;
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4. THAT Durham Regional Police be requested tol provide periodic enforcement of
the "fail to stop" violations for northbound trafficlon Mill Street at the intersection
with Port of Newcastle Drive in Newcastle; and I
5. THAT Council approve the by-law attached to ~eport EGD-27-02.
S,bmttted by, ~M 12--
A.S. annella, C.E.T.
Director of Engineering Services
Revie}ved b() ~-tQ ~ e.-L)L
, Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 At a meeting held on October 29, 2001, the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington considered the letter dated October 4, 2001 from the Newcastle Bond
Head Ratepayers Association expressing traffic concerns with the narrow railway
under passes on Highway 2 east of Farrow Avenue and Mill Street South, south
of Toronto Street. This item was referred to the Director of Engineering.
1.2 At a meeting held on January 28, 2002, the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington considered the letter dated January 22, 2002 from the Newcastle
Bond Head Ratepayers Association expressing traffic concerns with the
intersection of Port of Newcastle Drive and Mill Street South. This item was
referred to the Director of Engineering and the Clarington Traffic Management
Advisory Committee.
2.0 COMMENT
2.1 Railway Underpass On Highway 2 East of Farrow Avenue
This arched structure supports the Canadian Pacific Railway line and the
roadway is under the Jurisdiction of the Regional Municipality of Durham. The
structure is posted as "One lane only when used by trucks" and enhanced by
advance flashing yellow warning lights. The Region of Durham notes that this
structure operates satisfactorily based on the existing traffic volumes and
percentage of truck traffic, but has become the location of secondary accidents
when traffic has been detoured off Highway 401 during emergency road
closures. Municipal Staff requested that the Region of Durham review the
operation of this structure and the Region has subsequently agreed to upgrade
the reflective signage and delineation at this structure during 2002. The existing
flashing warning lights are considered appropriate and will remain in place. The
Region of Durham does recognize that this structure has a deficiency due to the
restricted traffic flow of heavy vehicles, but there is no replacement date
scheduled in the Regional long-range forecast.
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2.2 Railway Underpass on Mill Street South, South of Toronto Street
This structure supports the Canadian National Railway line and the Municipality
of Clarington has jurisdiction over this section of Mill Street South. This structure
is tentatively scheduled for replacement in 2004 with design drawings to be
prepared in 2003. The new structure would provide for two full lanes of vehicular
traffic and pedestrian movement.
2.3 Detour Signing During Highway 401 Closures
Municipal Staff contacted the Ministry of Transportation, MTO-Central Region, to
determine if they would consider the installation of permanent detour signing to
be used in the event of Highway 401 closures in the Newcastle to Newtonville
area. The MTO-Eastern Region installed this type of detour signing from
Newtonville Road and easterly into Northumberland County during 2001, to
assist during such Highway 401 closures. The MTO-Central Region, which has
jurisdiction of Highway 401 west of Newtonville Road, has established a working
group, which includes the Region of Durham, to determine if the signing is
effective and if it could be implemented through Durham Region. Staff can
advise the Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers group when a decision has been
reached.
2.4 Intersection of Mill Street South/Port of Newcastle Drive/Clarke Street
The letter of January 22, 2002 mentioned a number of concems, which have
been reviewed as shown below:
Street LiQhts
The street lighting has been upgraded a number of times in this area
over the past few years with the most recent changes occurring
during the completion of the new Graham Creek Bridge. Illumination
is at acceptable levels and no further improvements are scheduled
but will be reviewed during the design of the new underpass
scheduled for 2004.
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Excessive Vehicular Speeds
Speed studies undertaken by Municipal staff showed that the
average operating speed of traffic through the intersection was just
below 50 km/hr in this urban 50 km/hr speed zone. Observations
by Durham Regional Police also indicated that although the
occasional motorist may be operating at higher speeds, the
average speed is considered reasonable through this intersection.
Traffic ConQestion
Traffic volumes observed and recorded at the intersection during
the 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. school peaks did not indicate a
congestion problem. A total of six school buses entered the
intersection during the a.m. period with four recorded during the
p.m. period. Traffic did not appear to have any problems observing
the buses or the students.
2.5 Request for an All-Way Stop
Prior to development of Port of Newcastle Drive, Mill Street had the right-of-way
with traffic on Clarke Street required to stop. When Port of Newcastle Drive was
constructed, it was necessary to control traffic northbound on Mill Street. The
residents requested and received a yield sign on a trial basis rather than the
usual stop control device. After review of traffic safety, it was determined that a
percentage of traffic northbound on Mill Street was not paying proper attention to
the yield condition and were entering the intersection without taking proper
precautions. This situation was discussed with the Traffic Management Advisory
Committee and the Durham Regional Police and it was agreed that the yield sign
should be changed to a stop condition prior to opening of the Graham Creek
Bridge in January 2002.
The intersection is not considered congested with vehicle volumes of 148
vehicles during the 8-9 a.m. peak period and 175 vehicles during the 3-4 p.m.
school period peak. These volumes fall well short of provincial guidelines for the
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installation of an all-way stop. Sightlines are acceptable in this 50 km/hr zone,
operating speeds are averaging 49.6 km/hr and the intersection has been
accident free over the past three years. Based on these findings there does not
appear to be any grounds to introduce an all-way stop.
2.6 Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
The CTMAC at its meeting of April 18, 2002 reviewed a presentation on traffic
roundabouts and made the following motion:
"THAT the municipality investigate the possibility of installing a
roundabout at the Mill Street and Port of Newcastle Drive
intersection"
Engineering Staff recognize that a roundabout design is one of a number of
possible considerations for traffic control/traffic calming in certain situations, but
are not in a position to prepare a detailed study for this intersection at this time
for the following reasons:
. No existing problems associated with speed, collisions or visibility
. Volumes are at low manageable levels
. Intersection was reconstructed December 2001 providing a new road
alignment to facilitate the new Graham Creek Bridge and tractor trailer
traffic.
Staff do not anticipate any serious problems developing at this intersection as a
result of the reconstruction of the railway underpass in 2004 or additional
development in the Port of Newcastle community. If problems should develop or
reconstruction is required, a roundabout or other corrective measures could be
considered.
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2.7 Other Safety Measures
During the intersection review it was noted that a percentage of traffic on Mill
Street heading north into the intersection were still treating the location as a yield
condition and were failing to come to a complete stop. Durham Regional Police
should be requested to blitz this location for "fail to stop" violations to improve
compliance and safety.
3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 By-law Amendment
To properly by-law the existing right of way control of the Mill Street South/Port of
Newcastle Drive intersection and other new streets in the Port of Newcastle
development, a by-law amendment is required to Traffic By-law 91-58, which is
attached for Council's consideration.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
Attachment 2 - Correspondence from Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers Association
dated October 4, 2001
Attachment 3 - Correspondence from Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers Association
dated January 22, 2002
Attachment 4 - Proposed By-Law
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Clayton Morgan, Chair
Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee
31 Parkway Crescent
Bowmanville, ON
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Stuart McAllister
Region of Durham
Works Department - Transportation
Branch
105 Consumers Drive, P.O. Box 623
Whitby, ON
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Inspector Tom Cameron
Durham Regional Police
77 Centre Street North
Oshawa, ON
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Frank Hoar, Secretary
Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers
Association
265 Beaver Street North
Newcastle, ON
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 2
REPORT NO.: EGD-27-02
NEWCASTLE - BOND HEAD RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
President, Murray Paterson Secretary, Frank Hoar
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Dear Mayor and Councillors;
It has been brought to our attention, the condition of the CPR underpass on
Metcalfe St., and the subway on Regional Road 2 east of the village. As a result of a
serious accident and blockage on the 401 Hwy. east of Newcastle, a week ago,
traffic was diverted on to Metcalfe St. and #2 Hwy., with large trucks unable to
pass through the subway on Metcalfe and having to take the Lakeshore Rd. and the
wooden bridge over the CNR at Stephenson Rd. A truck, with a mobile home got
stuck in the #2 subway, further delaying traffic.
A motion was passed at our Executive Meeting on Tuesday, instructing me to
write and ask you to consider contacting, and working with the CPR ~~GN . i
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REPORT NO.: EGD-27-02
NEWCASTLE - BOND HEAD RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
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At our General Meeting last evening, a motion was passed
instructing me to write and ask you to give consideration to making the intersection
of Mill St. and Port of Newcastle Dr. in the village, a "4 way stop", as traffic
becomes very congested at school bus times, and vehicles travels through the
intersection at excessively high speeds.
Also, though there seems to be adequate street lighting, it has been brought to
our attention that lighting could be improved as pedestrians are hard to see at night.
Hoping you will give attention to these concerns, I remain
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REPORT NO.: EGD-27-02
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW 2002-
Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as
amended, being a By-law to Regulate 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) Deieting the following reference:
Column 1
Hiohwav
Column 2
From
Column 3
To
Mill Street
(Newcastle)
South limit of
Mill Street
South limit of King's Highway
No. 401
AND
B) Adding the following reference:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
From To
Mill Street South North limit of South limit of King's Highway
And Port of Newcastle Shipway Avenue No. 401
Drive in Combination
(Newcastle)
Port of Newcastle South limit of North limit of Lakebreeze
Drive Shipway Avenue Drive
(Newcastle)
Shipway Avenue West limit of West limit of Shipway
(Newcastle) Port of Newcastle Avenue
Drive
Shipway Avenue East limit of East limit of Shipway
(Newcastle) Port of Newcastle Avenue
Drive
Carveth Crescent East limit of Port of North limit of Shipway
(Newcastle) Newcastle Drive Avenue
Waterview South limit of South limit of Waterview
Lane Shipway Avenue Lane
(Newcastle)
Clarke West limit of West limit of Clarke
Street Mill Street South Street
(Newcastle)
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A) Adding the following reference:
2) Schedule XVI "Stop Signs" of By-law 91-58 is amended by:
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Column 1
Intersections
Mill Street South and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Catherwood Lane and
Clarke Street
(Newcastle)
Catherwood Lane and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Port of Newcastle Drive and
Shipway Avenue
(Newcastle)
Port of Newcastle Drive and
Shipway Avenue
(Newcastle)
Port of Newcastle Drive and
Lakebreeze Drive
(Newcastle)
Shipway Avenue and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Shipway Avenue and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Carveth Crescent and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Carveth Crescent and
Shipway Avenue
(Newcastle)
Beacham Crescent and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Beacham Crescent and
Shipway Avenue
(Newcastle)
Schooner Lane and
Port of Newcastle Drive
(Newcastle)
Schooner Lane and
Waterview Lane
(Newcastle)
Column 2
Facina Traffic
Northbound on Mill Street
South
Northbou nd on Catherwood Lane
Southbou nd on Catherwood Lane
Southbound on Port of Newcastle Drive
Northbound on Port of Newcastle Drive
Southbound on Port of Newcastle Drive
Eastbound on Shipway Avenue
Westbound on Shipway Avenue
Eastbound on Carveth Crescent
Southbound on Carveth Crescent
Eastbound on Beacham Crescent
Southbound on Beacham Crescent
Westbound on Schooner Lane
Eastbound on Schooner Lane
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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 27'" day of May 2002.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27'" day of May 2002.
John Mutton, Mayor
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
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