HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-104 - All-Way Stop Control - Erinbrook Drive & Rittenhouse RoadREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
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DATE OF MEETING: May 13, 2019
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services,
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY: Eric Bentzen-Bilkvist, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7372
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 6
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DATE OF REPORT:April 17, 2019
REPORT NO.: DSD-19-104
SUBJECT: All-Way Stop Control – Rittenhouse Road & Erinbrook Drive / McCabe
Court
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Rittenhouse Road and
Erinbrook Drive / McCabe Court
That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the intersection
of Rittenhouse Road at Erinbrook Drive / McCabe Court. The request cited concerns regarding
pedestrian safety and general operation of the intersection. It was requested that an all-way stop
be considered to control traffic.
According to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, Rittenhouse Road is designated a Major
Community Collector Street and Erinbrook is designated a Minor Neighborhood Collector Street.
Currently, traffic on Erinbrook Driveand McCabe Courtstops and yields right of way to traffic on
Rittenhouse Road.
REPORT:
In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection of
Rittenhouse Road and Erinbrook Drive / McCabe Court on August20, 2016. 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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Warrant – Local/Minor Road
All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
Rittenhouse Road andErinbrook Drive / McCabe Court
Warrant Factors -"4-Leg" IntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages 250
257YES
vehicles per hour for each of any eight
hours of the day,
and
The volume split does not exceed 65%/
35% for a four-way controlon the major 67% / 33%NO
road,
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 WarrantedNO
As the results above indicate, the intersection of Rittenhouse Road and Erinbrook Drive /
McCabe Court iswithin2% of therequisite warrant (volume split of65%/35%). Due to daily
fluctuations anticipated in vehicle volume, staff have determined that thewarrantanalysis is
within a reasonable margin to support an all way stop at Rittenhouse Road and Erinbrook Drive
/ McCabe Court.It should be noted that while the study was conducted in August 2016, this
is an established neighbourhood and therefore little change is anticipated in traffic patterns
and the data is still relevant.
There is currently a crossing guard at the location of Rittenhouse Road and Erinbrook Drive /
McCabe Court. The crossing guard determines when there is an adequate gap within traffic to
assist students safely across the roadway. With the addition of the proposed all-way, vehicles
will have to come to a complete stop along Rittenhouse Road and yield right of way. Since the
number of students crossing has diminished over time (approximately 3 to 4 students cross
Rittenhouse Road) staff recommendthat the crossing guard be removed from this location.
Based on the resultsof the traffic study and the concerns raised by area residents,
Transportation Services is recommending that an all-way stop be installed at the intersection of
Rittenhouse Road andErinbrook Drive / McCabe Court.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision
through the delivery of core service.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total cost of implementing theall-way stop at Rittenhouse Road and Erinbook Drive / McCabe Court
is approximately $1,000, including materials and installation,andwill be taken fromexisting sign
maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the
council / committee meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services,
DevelopmentServicesDepartment
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed All-Way Stop
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Appendix A: Proposed All-Way Stop
Rittenhouse Road at Erinbrook Drive / McCabe Court
Legend:
Existing Stop Controls
Proposed Stop Controls
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