HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-004 - All-Way Stop Control - Seabrook Drive at Woodbine AvenueREPORT TO:Finance & CorporateServicesCommittee
DATE OF MEETING:January 21, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director,Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ex.7738
PREPARED BY:Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist,
519-741-2200 ex. 7152
WARD (S) INVOLVED:Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:December 13, 2018
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-004
SUBJECT:All-Way Stop Control Seabrook Drive atWoodbine Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION:
That an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of Seabrook Drive and Woodbine
Avenue; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the intersection
ofSeabrook Drive and Woodbine Avenue. The request cited concerns regarding pedestrian
safetyin the area of Jean Steckle Public Schooland general operation of the intersection. It was
requested that an all-way stop be considered to control traffic.
Seabrook Drive and Woodbine Avenueare
both designated as Major Neighbourhood Collector roadways. Currently, traffic on Seabrook
Drive stops and yields right of wayto traffic on Woodbine Avenue.
REPORT:
In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection of
Seabrook Drive and Woodbine Avenue onThursday, November1, 2018. The results of the
-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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Warrant 1 Arterial/Major RoadAll-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
Seabrook Drive at Woodbine Avenue
Warrant Factors -3-LegIntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages 500
296NO
vehicles per hour for each of any eight
hours of the day,
and
The total combined vehicle and pedestrian
volume crossing the major road averages
118NO
200 vehicles/pedestrians per hour for
each of any eight hours of the day,
or
The volume split does not exceed 70% /
30% for a three-way control for the same 68% / 32%YES
hour
All-Way Stop WarrantedNO
Based on traffic volumes, this intersection does not meet the warrant for an all-way stop for an
arterial/major collector roadway. However, since Seabrook Drive and Woodbine Avenue are
both primarily residential roadways, Transportation Services has also reviewed and compared
this location to the local/minor collector roadway warrant. That comparison is as follows:
Warrant 2 Local/Minor RoadAll-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
Seabrook Drive at Woodbine Avenue
Warrant Factors -3-LegIntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages 250
296YES
vehicles per hour for each of any eight
hours of the day,
and
The volume split does not exceed 75% /
25% for a three-way control for the 68% / 32%YES
same hour,
or
Collisions within a 12 month period
averaged over 36 consecutive months NO
0.00per year
susceptible to correction by an All Way (Warrant Value=4)
Stop
All-Way Stop WarrantedYES
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This intersection would be warranted under the local/minorroadway warrant assessment and is
close to being warranted through the arterial/major collector assessment. Additionally, as
development continues,volume will continue to increase and will likely meet therequirements
towarrantan all-way stop. Importantly, the volume split meets the warrant, indicating significant
demand on both roadways at this intersection. Therefore, to take a proactive approach to traffic
safety, Transportation Services recommends the installation of an all-way stop at this location
that will properly allocate right-of-way within this intersection, helping to improve vehicle and
pedestrian safety, notably at a key crossing for Jean Steckle Public School.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for the installation of an all-way stop at Seabrook Drive and Woodbine
Avenueis$1,000, including materials and installation and will be taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
council / committee meeting.
CONSULT This recommendation has been communicated with the local Ward Councillor.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Key Map Proposed All-Way StopSeabrook Drive & Woodbine Avenue
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Key Map
Proposed All-Way Stop
Seabrook Drive at Woodbine Avenue
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