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REPORT
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Report #: EGD-52-02
File#: TR.10.12
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By-law #:
Date: DECEMBER 2, 2002
Subject:
POLICY PROMOTING THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF FARM VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Adminisfration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report EGD-52-02 be received;
2. THAT the "Policy Promoting the Safe Movement of Farm Vehicles and Equipment"
presented in Attachment 2 to the Report EGD-52-02 be approved; and
3. THAT the Municipal Clerk forward a copy of Report EGD-52-02 to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee (CAAC) , Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee (CTMAC), Durham Regional Police Services, and the Regional Municipality
of Durham for their information.
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Submitted by: Anthony Cannella, C.E.T. Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Director of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer
RDB*ASC*ce
November 25, 2002
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 9051623-9282
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1.0 BACKGROUND
Clarington staff have developed a policy to promote and provide for the safe movement
of farm vehicles and equipment on the municipal road network (see Attachment 2) in
response to a request for signage from the CAAC (see Attachment 3). The focus of the
policy deals with implementing roadside slow moving vehicle signage and for
consideration of agricultural needs at the time of road improvements. Council
representatives from CAAC and CTMAC met with volunteers of the CAAC, Engineering
staff and Planning staff to discuss site specific locations of signs and the policy for the
placement of these and future signs. This report and attached policy are the result of
this collaborative effort.
2.0 EXISTING SIGNAGE
Currently, there are no slow moving vehicle cautionary signs in the Municipality.
3.0 PROPOSED SIGNAGE/SIGN DESIGN
Clarington staff have undertaken a review of the practices of selected Ontario
municipalities and have found a wide variety of farm vehicle signage practices. While
there is no provincially approved standard, the Ministry of Transportation in consultation
with the Farm Safety Association has developed a caution sign for slow moving vehicles
(SMV). The Municipality proposes to erect the "Caution Slow Moving Vehicles" sign (60
cm by 90 cm) with an orange triangular symbol and an "Active Farming Area" tab (see
Figure 1 in Attachment 2). This sign has black text on a white background. The new
sign design will provide motorists with a visual message alerting them of SMV and notify
them that they are within a farming area. This Ministry of Transportation recognizes this
sign as an accepted non-standard uniform sign. However, it is not included in the
Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 6 - Warning Signs.
The proposed sign has been used previously in some Ontario jurisdictions including
Halton Region, Elgin County, Temiskaming, and Essex County.
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4.0 SIGNAGE ON MUNICIPAL ROADS
The CAAC had requested that the Municipality consider erecting Slow Moving Vehicle
signs at twenty-nine locations throughout Clarington:
. seven on Regional roads
. twenty-two on Municipal roads
Due to the number of rural roads in this Municipality, discretion must be used in signage
implementation. Road sections should be selected on the basis of higher volumes of
traffic, higher volumes of farm vehicles, areas that lack adequate shoulders, areas where
there is poor visibility due to horizontal or vertical alignment, and other road related
hazards. Overuse of signs will lead to a lower level of awareness among drivers and
hence reduce the overall effectiveness of the sign.
The group discussed each of the twenty-two proposed locations and agreed to the
following (see Attachment 1 - List of Locations):
. erect twelve Slow Moving Vehicle signs in twelve locations
. review two locations in the field to establish suitability for signage
. erect signs at one additional location as a result of discussions around the
table
When signs are erected at the agreed to locations, staff will determine whether the sign
is required in one or both directions, and will ensure that the sign(s) is placed in the most
appropriate spot at each location.
5.0 REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Each year, staff will include the consideration of site specific hazards as they pertain to
slow moving vehicles and will consider upgrades where possible during road
improvement projects.
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An annual review of the farming community needs and other capital improvements
related to roadways is therefore proposed to be accommodated in consultation with the
CAAC prior to developing the spring maintenance program.
6.0 FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS
There is minor financial implication. The installation and maintenance of these signs can
be provided for through the regular signage program that is part of Operations' annual
maintenance budget. Each sign costs approximately $100 to supply and install.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - List of Locations and Map
Attachment 2 - Policy Promoting Safe Movement of Farm Vehicles and Equipment
Attachment 3 - Signage Locations Requested by CAAC within the Municipality of Clarington
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
Mr. A. Wotten, Chair
1933 Concession Road 6
R.R. #1
HAMPTON, Ontario
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Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee
Mr. Clayton Morgan, Chair
31 Parkway Crescent
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 1
REPORT NO.: EGD-52-02
LIST OF LOCATIONS
To be erected this year:
1. Concession Road 6 - Clarke - west of Gamsby Road (3)
2. Concession Road 6 - Clarke - west of Regional Road 18 (4)
3. Concession Road 6 - Darlington - west of Leask Road (5)
4. Concession Road 7 - Darlington - east of Leask Road (8)
5. Liberty Street - south of Regional Road 20 (11)
6. Concession Road 3 - Clarke - west of Highway 35/115 (16)
7. Concession St. E. - Bowmanville - east of Lambs Road (17)
8. Baseline Road - Darlington - east of Holt Road (19)
9. Concession Road 7 - Darlington - west of Darlington/Clarke Townline Road (24)
10. Concession Road 8 - Clarke - east of Darlington/Clarke Townline Road (25)
11. Concession Road 4 - Clarke - east of Highway 35/115 (27)
12. Concession Road 4 - Clarke - near Morgans Road (28)
13. Baseline Road - Bowmanville - near Green Road (additional)
For review in the field:
14. Concession Road 6 - Darlington - east of Liberty Street (6)
15. Concession Road 7 - Darlington - east of Middle Road (9)
For review next year:
16. Concession Road 7 - Clarke - west of Highway 35/115 (7)
17. Concession Road 8 - Clarke - west of Highway 35/115 (10)
18. Concession Road 10 - Darlington - east of West Townline Road (14)
'19. Concession Road 10- Darlington - east of Holt Road (15)
20. Bloor Street - Darlington - east of Regional Road 34 (20)
21. Bloor Street - Darlington - west of Maple Grove Road (21)
22. Concession Road 5 - Clarke - east of Highway 35/115 (26)
23. Concession Road 5 - Clarke - west of Regional Road 18 (29)
NOTE: The number in brackets represents the location number as submitted on the
CAAC map.
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 2
REPORT NO.: EGD.52.02
Municipality of Clarington
Engineering Services Department
POLICY PROMOTING SAFE MOVEMENT OF FARM VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT
Adopted by Council on December 2, 2002
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to promote and provide for the safe
movement of farm vehicles and equipment on municipal roads. The policy
is intended to be of assistance in creating a safe travelling environment for
slow moving vehicles. Operators of slow moving vehicles are reminded
that they must comply with all provincial legislation and municipal road-
related by-laws and exercise caution at all times.
2.0 Application
This policy applies to all rural roads under the jurisdiction of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. Discretion must be used in
signage implementation as overuse of the signs will reduce effectiveness.
3.0 Context
In adopting this policy, Municipal Council has given considerations to the
following:
. Farming is an important activity in the rural parts of Clarington.
. The movement of farm vehicles and equipment between farms will
require the use of certain sections of municipal roads.
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
POLICY PROMOTING SAFE MOVEMENT OF FARM VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
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4.0 Policy
4.1 Improvements of Municipal Roads
In any new alignments, widening, reconstruction or resurfacing of rural
municipal roads, consideration should be given to the need and provision
for the safe movement of farm vehicles and equipment on the subject
roads subject to the availability of lands, funds and an evaluation of
environmental impacts.
Given the low speeds at which farm vehicles operate, it is preferable to
provide and maintain an adequate roadway for the movement of these
vehicles in order to allow for the overhang of wide equipment and avoid
conflicts with vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. At locations
where an adequate roadway cannot be provided, constructed or
maintained, appropriate signage should be installed to promote road
safety.
4.2 Annual Review of Critical Locations
On an annual basis and prior to the farming season, Municipal
transportation staff in consultation with the CAAC will identify locations
where serious deficiencies for the safe movement of farm vehicles and
equipment exist and will rate the seriousness of each deficiency. Such
deficiencies shall be based on:
. amount and type of farm vehicle and equipment movements,
. prevailing road traffic volumes,
. operating speeds,
. vertical road alignment
. horizontal road alignment
. shoulder width
. potential for vehicular conflicts and/or collisions, and
. other roadside hazards.
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POLICY PROMOTING SAFE MOVEMENT OF FARM VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
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Municipal transportation staff will include such information in the
preparation of the spring work program in at attempt to address these
deficiencies through minor capital works.
4.3 Advisory Signs
For those critical locations identified under Section 4.2 where, due to lack
of lands or funds, no immediate physical improvements can be
implemented to improve the safe movement of farm vehicles and
equipment, consideration should be given to the erection of the following
advisory signs:
"Caution Slow Moving Vehicles" sign, with black text on white
background and an "Active Farming Area" tab (see Figure 1).
Municipal transportation staff in consultation with the CAAC will identify
the need and determine the locations for such advisory signs.
On an annual basis and based on input from the CAAC under Section 4.2,
municipal transportation staff will review the effectiveness of and need for
the current advisory signs and remove unnecessary signs as appropriate.
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ATTACHMENT NO.: 3
REPORT NO.: EGD-52-02
June 1411I, 2002
Patti Bame
Municipality of Oarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville. Ontario
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Dear Ms. Barrie:
At the June 1311I,2002 meeting of the ClaringtOn Agricultural Advisory Committee.
consideration was given to correspondence directed to the Durham AgricultuIal Advisory
Committee from Mr. Cannella (dated June 6. 2002) and copied to Arnot Wonen. Chair of
the CAAC. addressing the CAAC's request for the Municipality to erect "Slow Moving
Farm Vehicle" signs. This correspondence noted that some sign loc:alions were on
Regional Roads and would need approval from the Region before being erected. In
addition. it was requested by Mr. C,.nneUa that the DurluIm Agricultural Advisory
Committee endorse the CAAC request for signage and that the Durham Region Works
Depanment review the request in respect to liability, sign style. and location criteria.
The CAAC understands that signs cannot be placed on Regional Roads without the
approval of the RegIon. However. it is the opinion of the CAAC that the Municipality
should move forward and erect "Slow Moving Farm Vehicle" signs on municipal roads.
A map has been attached identifying preferred locations for the erection of these signs.
At the June 1311I, 2002 meetinl! of the Clarimnon Al!ricultural Advisorv Commiuee. the . - ,
following resolution was ma~: - - '::~:" ;.;i6UTIC!'oi
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