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Home My WebLink AboutWD-39-91 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT < File Res. # By-Law # MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: APRIL 22, 1991 REPORT #: WD-39-91 FILE #: D. 02 . 32 . 04 SIJ&JECj: SAFETY CONCERNS AND PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITION ON HIGHWAY NO.2 AND SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, COURTICE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report WD-39-91 be received; and 2 . THAT Council inform the Ministry of Transportation that the Town of Newcastle endorses the proposed parking prohibition on the south side of Highway No.2 from Sandringham Drive to a point 60 metres ( 195 feet) westerly, which includes the travelled portion of the roadway and the boulevard in front of #1577 Highway No.2, Courtice. --------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT 1.0 ATTACHMENTS No. l: Key Map No. 2 : Report WD-50-90: Possible Improvements at the Intersection of Sandringham Drive and Highway No.2 No. 3: Correspondence dated December 4, 1991, to the Ministry of Transportation No. 4: Correspondence dated February 11, 1991, from the Ministry of Transportation No.5: Correspondence dated March 12, 1991, from the Ministry of Transportation .2 REPORT NO. : WD-39-91 PAGE 2 2.0 BACKGROUND 2 . 1 On February 15, 1990, Council passed Resolution #GPA-108-90: "THAT the Director of Public Works review and report on the possibility of improving the Sandringham Drive exit onto Highway No. 2 . " 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 3. 1 Report WD-50-90 (Attachment No.2) responded to the above resolution and included a letter from the Ministry of Transportation which concluded that the visibility at this intersection met the Ministry's Design Standards and that no improvements were scheduled at this location. 3 .2 Citizens continued to express concern, this time specifically regarding visibility problems created by vehicles parked at #1577 Highway No.2, which services a garage and restaurant just west of Sandringham Drive. These concerns were expressed by the Town of Newcastle to the Ministry of Transportation (Attachment No. 3) . 3 . 3 In a letter dated February 11, 1991 (Attachment No.4) , the Ministry of Transportation agreed that parking on the road and boulevard reduces visibility for the motorists exiting from Sandringham Drive onto Highway No.2 and that the Ministry is prepared to post "No Parking" signs in this location. As a matter of policy and courtesy, the Ministry of Transportation has requested that Council pass a resolution stating its agreement with the proposed parking prohibition on the south side of Highway No.2 from Sandringham Drive westerly for 60 metres ( 195 feet) . 3 .4 The Ministry has indicated that traffic signals are warranted at the Prestonvale Road/Highway No.2 intersection located 200 metres (650 feet) west of Sandringham Drive (Attachment No.5) . It is expected that the existing traffic signals at Trulls Road combined I with the proposed traffic signals on Prestonvale Road will improve safety at the Sandringham Drive intersection by creating safe gaps l for vehicles entering onto Highway No.2 . . . . 3 R � REPORT NO. : WD-39-91 PAGE 3 3 .5 The Ministry of Transportation does not endorse traffic signals within a distance of 450 metres ( 1476 feet) of other traffic signals on Ministry roads . The proposed Prestonvale Road traffic signals would be only 200 metres (656 feet) west of the Sandringham Drive intersection and would not accommodate future signals at Sandringham Drive. 3 . 6 If the proposed traffic signals at Prestonvale Road do not create sufficient safe gaps for traffic, and the Ministry of Transportation will not endorse traffic signals at Sandringham Drive, the Town may review the Phair Avenue blockage at Sandringham Drive. If Phair Avenue were improved and opened, it would allow motorists on Sandringham Drive access westerly to Prestonvale Road and then north to the traffic signals . 4.0 CONCLUSIONS 4 . 1 From the above, it is concluded that the Ministry of Transportation is satisfied with the design of the Sandringham Drive/Highway No.2 intersection, but with Council 's approval the Ministry is prepared to install No Parking signs and curbs to prevent visibility problems created by vehicles parked on the boulevard and roadway. 4 .2 If problems exist at the Sandringham Drive intersection after traffic signals have been installed at the Prestonvale Road intersection, the Town should consider improving and opening Phair Avenue to through traffic . I Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee, ----- ------------- Walter A. Evans, P.Eng. , Lawrenc Kotseff, Director of Public Works Chief A istrative Officer RDB*WAE*llv March 25, 1991 Attachments t tJ 7 1 REPORT NO. : WD-39-91 PAGE 4 Ministry of Transportation Central Region Traffic Section 6th Floor Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Attention: Mr. P.L. Dorton I i i I FUTURE TRAFFIC LIGHTS EXISTING TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT PRESTONVALE ROAD AT TRULLS ROAD 200 m 588 m OS REA ED NO PARKING' A NIGH --BMLEVARD _fio m----_ --�- P L o STOP SIGN P L NEWLY INSTALLED CURBS w RESTAU- RANT Q DEAD END BARRICADE L� a a Z PRESTONVALE ROAD P L cn . T� AVENUE PHp,IR P L .sN�I rato II_a Jlt 1 cox uNr cr Y3 OSGtx%,E N' E71E Nom.( I 5 it r S BJEC s O CA T/ONC—J d ® � DRAWN J .M. DATE MARCH 1991 { i 4,ENnLLUI M,v[ R b ATTACHMENT "10, 1 KEY MAP 1 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE REPORT F Res. By-Law I�IEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 18, 1990 REST #: WD-50-90 FILE #: (S&ECT: POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SANDRINGHAM DRIVE AND HIGHWAY NO.2 RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report WD-50-90 be received for information. ------------------------------------------------------ REPORT 1.0 ATTACHMENTS No. l: Key Map No.2 : Correspondence dated May 15, 1990, from Steve Holmes, Ministry of Transportation. 2 .0 BACKGROUND 2 . 1 At a meeting held on February 15, 1990, the General Purpose and i Administration Committee passed Resolution #GPA-108-90: "THAT the Director of Works review and report on the possibility of improving the Sandringham exit onto Highway #2 . " . . .2 ATTACi-11r T 110 ! 2 WD-3D-D1 REPORT NO. : WD-50-90 PAGE 2 3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT 3. 1 The intersection of Sandringham Drive and Highway No.2 is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation. 3 .2 The Ministry was advised of the concern raised about insufficient visibility for northbound vehicles on Sandringham Drive turning onto Highway No.2 . 3. 3 Attachment No.2 is a copy of the reply from the Ministry which is self explanatory. 4.0 RECOMMENDATION 4 . 1 It is, therefore, recommended that this report be received for information. Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation to the Committee, --- - ------------------- Walter A. Evans, P.Eng. , Lawre Rotseff, Director of Public Works Chie A inistrative Officer WAE*llv June 7, 1990 Attachments IU1I B�A�K HIGHWAY NO. 2 0 s z z a PNA,R AvE cn STIRLING AVE. I } NA514 ( ROA() J' ' a -J u o az E V �J d' O yG� P 7 RAtt.. t1 c R VALE-E" �t� HI Y • SUBJECT SITE G ATTACHFUff M, I R OSOOOE p�R 5TiRL►YG j►m(� (� AA fNa./ C 3 Q a - ti, KEY MAP L DG Ui6 Ministry Minist6re • �` of des , Transportation Transports Ontario Telephone No: 235-5578 Planning & Design Section Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 May 15 1990 Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 c(oply Attention: Mr. Walter A. Evans, P.Eng. Dear Sir: Re: Intersection of Sandringham Drive and Highway No. 2, Courtice, Township of Darlington, Concession 2, Lot 32 In response to your letter to Mr. C.R. Arbuckle, dated 90 03 01 concerning the possibility of improving the Sandringham Drive exit onto Highway # 2 the Ministry has reviewed the sight line distances and other geometric design features of this intersection. It was found that northbound vehicles turning onto Highway 2 have adequate visibility and the intersection meets our design standards. We also have no records of accidents at this intersection since it was opened in 1987 , however, our Traffic Section will be conducting a traffic count at both Sandringham Drive and Prestonvale Road. At this time the Ministry has no improvements scheduled for Sandringham Drive. Yours truly, zr Steve olmes, P.Eng. Project Manager SH/pfk c.c. Peter Dorton C.R. Arbuckle ATTACH"' F ,P. 2 Uii 114 1OWN Of eweas e { ONTARIO December 4, 1990 1 Ministry of Transportation 6th Floor Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario M3M 1J8 Attention: Peter Dorton Dear Mr. Dorton: RE: INTERSECTION OF SANDRINGHAM DRIVE AND KINGS HIGHWAY #2, COURTICE In accordance with our phone conversation of December 4, 1990, would you please review this intersection as soon as possible. A sight distance problem exists for vehicles northbound on Sandringham Drive attempting to enter Highway #2 . The garage and restaurant on the south/west corner have paved parking areas which are often filled. The customers are then parking in the right-hand driving lane of Highway #2 and on the boulevard for short periods of time making police enforcement difficult. Would you please review this matter and advise if "No Stopping" signs (or "No Parking" ) can be installed to deter motorists from stopping on the travelled portion of the highway. I The Town is considering placing curbs on the boulevard to act as a physical barrier to customer parking. Please advise if the Ministry of Transportation has any authority or comments regarding this boulevard area. I I I . . . 2 ATTACHMENT NO, 3 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE 1C :1 AC • I/-'f 0,):1 7 o i L) .f . . .2 I have two Motor Vehicle Accidents Reports (89-162804, December 26, 1989 and 90-89683, July 10, 1990) on file which may have been partially caused by visibility problems. A am prepared to meet you on-site to discuss the matter. Yours truly -y -- o /z..----- Ron Baker Traffic Co-ordinator R$/llv pc: Councillor Larry Hannah L. E. Kotseff, Chief Administrative Officer W. A. Evans, P. Eng. , Director of Public Works D. Patterson, C.E.T. , Manager of Operations i I � 0 '' c� C Ministry Ministere " of des Transportation Transports Ontario (416 ) 235-5600 Central Region, Traffic Section, 6th Floor, Atrium Tower 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, Ontario. Februaryri M3M 1J8 v, Mr. Ron Baker, Traffic Co-ord"Inator , The Town of Newcastle, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C 3A6 Dear Mr. Baker : Re: Highway 2 at Sandringham Drive Parking Concerns This is in response to your letter dated December 4 , 1990 concerning vehicles parking in the southwest quadrant of the above noted intersection . I agree that vehicles parking on the travelled portion of Highway 2 would pose visibility problems for motorists exiting from Sandringham Drive . Therefore , I am request- ing that Council pass a resolution stating its agreement with a proposed 60 metre parking prohibition on the south side of Highway 2 extending westerly from Sandringham Drive. Concerning parking on the boulevard , the above noted parking prohibition would cover any parking within the ministry ' s right-of-way . However , as you indicate in your letter , enforcement of same may be somewhat d i f f i c u l t , especially if it . is occuring for short periods only . Placing curbs on the boulevard would prevent this from occuring , however , the ministry would not likely allow such a barrier to be placed on our right-of-way . If you with to pursue this matter further , I suggest you contact Mr . D . McCrory , Head , District Engineering Services at 1 - 416-885-6381 . There may be some questions as well as to where in fact the property line is in this quadrant . Again , Mr . McCrory may be able to clarify this for you . 1 ATTACHMENT NO, 4 I trust this is satisfactory . If you have any further questions please call . Yours truly, P. L. Dorton , Traffic Analyst. PLD/mf I I 2 Ministry Ministere „ (t N` of des Transportation Transports Ontario (416 ) 235-5600 Central Region, Traffic Section , 6th Floor Atrium Tower, 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview, Ontario, March 12 , 1991 M3M 1J8 Walter A. Evans , Director of Public Works, Town of Newcastle , 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6 Dear Sir: Re : Highway 2 at Preston a e oaf Request for Traffic STgnats' The ministry has been requested in the past by the Town of Newcastle to review the warrants for traffic signals at the above noted intersection . Based on our most recent turning movement count and over- all operational review, we recognize that traffic signals may be of benefit at this intersection . This office is currently undertaking to have the intersection placed on the ministry ' s signal program. However, we are not in a position to anticipate an installation date , as this intersection will be competing with other locations for limited available funding . In the meantime , any measures that are available to the Town of Newcastle that would facilitate the use of the new signal at Trull ' s Road would be appreciated , ie . the open- ing of connecting roads between subdivisions south of Highway 2 may encourage motorists to enter Highway 2 at Trull ' s Road , thereby reducing delays at the Highway 2/ Prestonvale Road intersection . We are taking the necessary steps to have this intersec- tion signalized , but request your patience in this regard . I trust this meets with your satisfaction . Yours truly , P . L . Dorton , ATTACHMENT ►JQ (LLD/dm i 1 Traffic Analyst . R . Baker - Town cf Newcastle i