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Report To: Development & Technical Services Committee
Date of Meeting: April 12, 2010
Submitted By: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
Prepared By: Dave Seller, Traffic Technologist (741-2369)
Ward(s) Involved: Fairview-Gateway (3)
Date of Report: March 30, 2010
Report No.: DTS-10-070
Subject: ALL-WAY STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL- PIONEER DRIVE AT
GREEN VALLEY DRIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Pioneer Drive at Green Valley Drive;
and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Planning has received a request to review the existing traffic control at the
intersection of Pioneer Drive at Green Valley Drive. The request cited that an all-way stop be
installed to properly control traffic at this intersection to provide safer overall traffic conditions at
this location.
REPORT:
According to the City of Kitchener's Official Plan, both Pioneer Drive and Green Valley Drive are
designated as local roadways. Pioneer Drive provides access to Green Valley Drive and the
surrounding street network within this neighbourhood.
In response to the request, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection of Pioneer Drive at
Green Valley Drive on March 2, 2010. The results of the study were compared to the City of
Kitchener's all-way stop warrant requirements. These requirements are a set of guidelines based on
the all-way stop warrants established by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the Institute of
Transportation Engineers. The results are as follows:
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All-Way Stop Analysis
Warrant Factors - "T" Intersection Results Warrant Met
Average Hourly Volume (All
Approaches) greater than 250 vehicles 311 YES
per hour
and
Average Hourly % Split on Minor 43% YES
Roadway greater than 25%
or
Average Yearly Collision History 3 per 0.67 er ear
p y NO
year for 36 consecutive months
All-Way Stop Warranted YES
Based on the all-way stop analysis completed for the intersection of Pioneer Drive at Green Valley
Drive, Transportation Planning is recommending that anall-way stop be installed.
The installation of an all-way stop at this location will properly allocate right-of-way within this
intersection, while helping to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for the installation of an all-way stop at Pioneer Drive at Green Valley Drive
and to appropriately sign the roadway is $1,300, including materials and installation and will be
taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
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Attach.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff Willmer, Interim General Manager
Development and Technical Services Department
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Proposed All-Way Stop
Pioneer Drive at Green Valley Drive
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