HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-12-057 - All-Way Stop - Country Hill Dr at Old Country DrREPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
August 13, 2012
SUBMITTED BY:
John McBride, Director of Transportation Services
PREPARED BY: Justin Mishko, extension 3203
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 6
DATE OF REPORT:
July 4, 2012
REPORT NO.: INS-12-057
ALL-WAY STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL – COUNTRY HILL
SUBJECT:
DRIVE AT OLD COUNTRY DRIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Country Hill Drive and Old Country
Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received a request to review the existing traffic control at the
intersection of Country Hill Drive and Old Country Drive. The requestor asked that an all-way stop
be considered to control traffic at this intersection.
REPORT:
According to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, Country Hill Drive is designated as a minor
collector roadway; Old Country Drive is designated as a local roadway. Country Hill Drive provides
access to the surrounding street network within this neighbourhood.
In response to the request, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection of Country Hill Drive
at Old Country Drive on June 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 Warrant Analysis
Country Hill Drive at Old Country Drive
Warrant Factors - "3-Leg" Intersection Results Warrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches exceeds 350 387YES
for the highest hour recorded
and
The volume split does not exceed 75/25
70%YES
for three-way control for the same hour
or
Average Yearly Collision History 3 per
0.0 per year NO
year for 36 consecutive months
All-Way Stop Warranted YES
Based on the all-way stop analysis completed for the intersection of Country Hill Drive and Old
Country Drive, Transportation Services is recommending that an all-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.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This initiative falls under the Community Priority of Quality of Life. “Work with partners, including
all orders of government, to create a culture of safety in our community.” By working with the
neighbourhood, traffic control concerns have been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for the installation of an all-way stop at Country Hill Drive and Old Country
Drive is $1,300, including materials and installation and will be taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed All-way Stop
Country Hill Drive at Old Country Drive
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