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METING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: JULY 8, 1991
REPORT #: WD-58-91 FILE #:
StRECT: TOWN POLICIES RELATED TO CATTLE CROSSING SIGNING
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-58-91 be received; and
2 . THAT Council approve the Cattle Crossing Signing Policy and
Procedure attached to Report WD-58-91.
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REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No. l: We-9 Cattle Crossing Sign
No.2 : Cattle Crossing Policy and Procedure
No. 3 : Letter of Agreement
2.0 BACKGROUND
2 . 1 The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices which is published
by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario recommends that the
We-9 cattle crossing sign shall be erected only where a driver's
view of cattle crossing a highway is restricted to 250 metres or
less and where the farmer has agreed to hang the We-9 signs prior
to the cattle crossing and to remove them after they have crossed.
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REPORT NO. : WD-58-91 PAGE 2
3.0 REVIEW AND COMMENT
3 . 1 The existing cattle crossing signs posted on Town of Newcastle
roadways are an older style with black lettering on a yellow
background stating "Cattle Crossing" which is permanently installed
to a post. The three locations which presently exist are:
1. Lakeshore Road (Clarke)
2 . Concession Road 6 (Clarke)
3. Concession Road 5 (Clarke)
3 .2 The older style signs do not comply with the newer We-9 recommended
standard. The new We-9 uses a symbol instead of lettering and
requires that the farmer display the sign only while the crossing
is actually being used. This has a greater impact on drivers and
is intended to improve safety.
3 . 3 The Town of Newcastle does not presently have a policy to regulate
and control the erection and maintenance of cattle crossing
signing. There is no agreement for farmers to sign if they wish
to obtain this new signing.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4 . 1 From the above, it is concluded that a policy to regulate and
control the erection and maintenance of cattle crossing signing is
required.
Respectfully submitted, Recommended for presentation
to the committee,
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Walter A. Evans, P.Eng. , E. Kotsef f,
Director of Public Works Chief Administrative Officer
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June 24, 1991
Attachments
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We- 9 (60 x 60) cm
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A 3.74 CATTLE CROSSING SIGN
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11 in Cattle Crossing sign shall be erected only where a The special sign supports for We-9 signs shall be erec-
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the We-9 signs prior to the cattle crossing and to remove
them after they have crossed.
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ATTACHMENT NO,
WD�53-91
TOWN OF NEWCASTLE POLICY AND PROCEDURE
To regulate and control the erection and maintenance
of cattle crossing signing on roads under the
jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle.
1. DEFINITION:
We-9 Cattle Crossing Sign shall be of the size shape and colour
recommended in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices .
2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of the We-9 sign is to advise motorists of cattle
crossing the roadway. The installation of the sign does not
eliminate the need for the farmer to provide lights to flag persons
when required.
3. COSTS:
At locations which meet the warrants specified in the Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices the Town of Newcastle will absorb
all costs from the traffic sign budget.
At locations which do not meet the warrants specified in the Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the farmer will pay in advance
for all costs if they wish to display a cattle crossing sign.
4. MAINTENANCE:
At warranted locations the signs and posts will be replaced free
of charge if the farmer has complied with the agreement.
At unwarranted locations the farmer will pay all costs of sign or
post replacement in advance.
5. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL:
The cattle crossing sign support will be installed by the Town of
Newcastle. The farmer is responsible to display the sign while the
crossing is actually in use and remove the sign after the cattle
have crossed. If the farmer does not comply with the terms of the
agreement the signs and posts will be removed by the Director of
Public Works . The Director of Public Works will discuss placement
of older style cattle crossing signs which do not comply with the
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices with the farmers.
6. REQUEST PROCEDURE:
The farmer shall contact the Director of Public Works to sign a
copy of the attached agreement and apply for a road occupancy
permit.
ATTACH"1ENT NO,2
�0-53-91
LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
AND
FARMERS REQUESTING CATTLE CROSSING SIGNS
I have read and agree to the terms of the policy and procedure for
cattle crossing signing. I request to display We-9 cattle crossing
signs while the crossing is in use at the following location (s)
Applicant:
Mailing address :
Phone Number:
Date:
Signature:
ATTACHMENT NO , 3
WD-58-91