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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HAMPTON, ONTARIO LOB 1J0
TELEPHONE (416)263-2292
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 1982.
REPORT NO. WD-13-82.
SUBJECT: C.P. Rail Crossing (Mileage 155.66)
Lots 22 & 23, Broken Front Concession,
former Township of Clarke.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended;
1 . That the Town of Newcastle submit an application to
the Canadian Transport Commission for the installation
of automatic protection devices at the C.P. Rail
Crossing located in Lots 22 & 23, Broken Front
Concession, former Township of Clarke, and;
2. That the Town 's portion of the costs be included in
the 1983 Capital Forecast, and;
3. That Staff be authorized to install advance warning
signs on all three approaches to the Crossing as an
interim safety measure.
BACKGROUND:
As a result of a site meeting held on May 2, 1980, with represent-
atives from the Canadian Transport Commission, it was recommended
that improvements could be made to the subject crossing. j
Resolution # C-1397-81 directed Staff to report on the criteria
necessary to petition for improvements and Report WD-10-82 detailing
same was approved on January 8, 1982. A further Report # WD-10-82
to Committee on February 8, 1982 informed of the status of the
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crossing to date, and was received for information.
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REPORT:
On January 25, 1982, Town Staff met with representatives of the
Canadian Transport Commission again, and it was agreed that, as
grade improvements could not be made, the only feasible safety
measure which could be employed would be the installation of
automatic warning devices, in the form of signalization. As an
interim safety step, advance warning signs should be erected on
all approaches to the crossing as soon as possible.
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Canadian Transport Commission
and Town Staff are in agreement that any significant improvement
to the safety of the subject crossing would entail the installation
of automatic signal protection devices.
Traffic Counts have been reviewed and it is noted that the crossing
is on a School Bus Route, with a frequency of two trips per day.
Present data indicates that the AADT is between 40 and 100 vehicles,
depending upon the season. According to the Road Needs Study Report
the 1985 (projected) AADT will be approximately 135 vehicles, which
number is within the design classification of the road (50-200/day) .
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Respectfully submitted,
David T. Gray, C.E.T.
Deputy Director of Public Works.
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Mr. D. Oaks,
Clerk, [qtr. J .l'. KeLsall ,
General Manager,
Town of Newcastle, Operation 6 Maintenance,
Temperance Street,
C.P. Rail - Eastern Region,
L1C 3A6 VII.LE, Ontario. Room 354 - Union Station,
l.iC 3A TORONTO, Ontario.
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Dear Sirs:
RE: CROSSING - LAKESHORE ROAD NEAR NEWCAS'T'LE, ONTARIO, MILEAGE
155.66 BEL.LEVILLE SUBDIVISION, C.P. RAIL , CTC FILE: 3701. 129 'I
On May 2, 1980, a site examination was conducted at the above noted crossing by
Mr. C . Stephens, Regional Engineer, Railway 'Transport. Committee, in company with
Mr. Sam L. Cureatz, M.P.P. , Durham EasL. , rcpl,cscutaLivc:, from the Town of Newcastle
and C .P. Rail .
With letter of May 29, 1980,, Mr. Stephens suggested that as grade im]?NAA-merits could
not. be made, the only feasible solution to the improvement. of safety at this cross-
ing would be to install automatic; protection devices.
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Due to a recent fatal accident at the subject crossing a further site examination
was held by representatives of the Railway Transport. Committee, the Town of Newcastle
and C.P. Rail .
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It was the consensus that due to the physical condition at this location, considera-
tion should be given to installing automatic protection devices.
Therefore, the 'Town of Newcastle is requested to submit their comments in regard to
the installation of protection.
In the interim, the 'Town of Newcastle is requested to give consideration to installing
advance warning signs on all three approaches to the crossing.
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The Railway is requested Lo remove the brush from their right.-ul'-way ror appruxi-
maLely 400 ft, in the N.W. quadrant., advising.
Yours truly,
Keith Post,
Regional Manager - Ontario,
Railway Transport Committee.
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cc : Mr. G.P. Miller, Mr. S. 1'. Cureatz, M.P.P. ,
General Solicitor, Durham hasL,
C.P. Limited, 24 Colborne Street Last,
MONTREAL, Quebec. OSHAWA, Ontario.
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Mr. R.W. Burroughs,
SuperinLendent. , C .P. Rail ,
Smiths Falls Division,
Victoria Avenue,
SMITHS FALLS, Ontario.
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The Northumberland and Newcastle
Board of Education
Douglas C. D.Sifton, B.A.,M.Ed., Director of Education and Secretary 834 D'Arey Street, P.O. BOX 470
H.Robert Moorcroft,B.A.,M.Ed.,Superintendent of Instruction Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 4L2
David W.Patterson,B.A.,M.Ed.,Superintendent of Special Services
John D.Gowin,B.A.,M.Ed.,Area Superintendent
Harry 0.Knapper,B.A.,M.Ed.,Area Superintendent Telephone 416 372•6871
Riley E.Moynes,M.A.,Ed.D., Area Superintendent
James A.Bird,Business Administrator and Treasurer
1982 02 09
Mr. D.T. Gray, C.E.T.
Deputy Director of Public Works
Public Works Department
Hampton, Ontario
LOB 1JO
Dear Mr. Gray
Further to your conversation with a member of my staff and in reply to your
letter of 1982 01 26, I can confirm that the frequency of school. buses using
this crossing is two trips per day.
I do not anticipate any increase in the number of school buses, under
contract with this Board, which would be using the Lovekin Crossing in the
future. However, I would suggest that you contact the Separate School Board
who may also have school buses operating in that area.
Yours truly
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R.E. Clitheroe
Supervisor of Transportation
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February 17, 1982:
Called Peterborough-Northumberland-Newcastle-Victoria
Separate School Board. NO BUSES USE CROSSING.
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