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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
OCTOBER 1 , 1984.
CD-57-84 - File: 68.26.2.
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR CROSSING GUARD - ORONO
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended, that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1 . That this report be received; and
2. That the request for the placement of a School Crossing Guard to be located
on Mill Street in the area of Millson Hill , Orono, be denied; and
3. That a painting program be undertaken by Public Works (hat would see the
marking of the shoulder of the pavement on the west side of Mill Street from
the island at Highway 35/115 southerly approximately 300 rnetres; and t-bzf pedestrial
crossing lines be painted on the road surface at the intersection of Mill
Street and Pigott Lane, and that the
signage identifying the crossings be improved; and
4. That Public Works examine the possibility of constructing a sidewalk on
the west side of Mill Street southerly from Pigott Lane to the vicinity
of Millson Hill .
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Council Resolution #C-476-84 directed, that Clerk's Report CD-44-84 "be referred
back to staff to investigate the whole area of crossings to Orono Public School ."
Pursuant to that direction, the following actions were undertaken:
1 . Mill Street southerly from Highway 35/115 to Dixon Street, Orono and the
internal walkways to the Orono Public School were inspected and measured
early in, August 1984;
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2. Pedestrian/vehicle counts were undertaken on September 6th, 7th and 18th
1984;
3. Road marking upgrading was discussed with the Works Department;
4. A meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Peggy Powell , 27 Andrews Road, Orono,
on Friday, September 21st 1984 for the purpose of reviewing the facts obtained
through the investigation process. Present at the meeting, were five concerned
parents, Councillor Hamre, Mr. David Gray, Deputy Director of Public Works,
and Mr. Brian Irwin, By-law Enforcement Officer.
Mr. Irwin reported to those present that his study of the crossing activities
indicated that a crossing guard was not warranted. He presented the following
pedestrian and vehicle counts for their consideration:
September 6th A.M. (8:30 to 9:00)
8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 9 vehicles 7 students
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 14 vehicles 9 students
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 8 vehicles 4 students
Totalif6r period of observation 31 vehicles 20 students
September;:6th P.M (3:3O ,to 4:00)
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. 11 vehicles 7 students
3:45 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. 6 vehicles 2 students
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8 vehicles 5 students
i'ol Total for period of observation 25 vehicles 14 students
September 7th A.M. (8:30 to 9:00)
8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 10 vehicles 9 students
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 11 vehicles 8 students
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 6 vehicles 1 students
Total for period of observation 27 vehicles 18 students
September 7th P.M. (3:30 to 4:00)
3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. 9 vehicles 3 students
3:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. 8 vehicles 7 students
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 3 vehicles 3 students
Total for period of observation 20 vehicles 13 students
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September 18th A.M. (8:20 to 9:00)
8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 8 vehicles 11 students
8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 9 vehicles 9 students
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 2 vehicles 2 students
Total for period of observation 19 vehicles 22 students
September 18th P.M. (3:30 to 4:00)
3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. 12 vehicles 6 students
3:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. 10 vehicles 10 students
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 6 vehicles 3 students
Total for period of observation 28 vehicles 19 students
The time available for students to safely cross the road was high and none of
the children were observed having any difficulty crossing the street. Mr.
Irwin explained to the people present, that there was no technical justification
for the placement of a school crossing guard. This position was, I am advised,
accepted by the parents.
Staff indicated at the meeting, that the following actions would be undertaken
at the earliest opportunity:
1 . A single solid white line along the west side of the paved surface of
Mill Street from the island at Highway 35/115 southerly about 300 metres to help
identify the curb and shoulder of the road being used as a walking route by
children from the Orono Estates;
2. Crosswalk lines at Mill Street and Pigott Lane ; and
3. Improvement in the type and number of signs that identify the school
crossing areas;
4. A review of sidewalks in the area with a view to examing the possibility of
constructing a sidewalk on the west side of Mill Street southerly from Pigott
Lane to Millson Hill.
The investigation confirms that a guard is not justified and staff would recommend
that a guard not be placed in Orono at Mill Street and Millson Hill.
Respectfully submitted,
Cell
David W. Oakes, B.A. , A.M.C.T. ,
Town Clerk. DWO/ms