HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-213 - All-way Stop Control Forest Creek Dr at Apple Ridge DrREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:December6, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Ivan J Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager,
(519) 741-2200 x7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward4
DATE OF REPORT:October 21, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-213
SUBJECT:All-way Stop ControlForest CreekDrive at Apple RidgeDrive
RECOMMENDATION:
That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at
Apple Ridge Drive;andfurther,
Thatthe Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report isto amend the Uniform Traffic By-Law 2019-113to include
an all-way stop control atForest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive.
The key finding of this report isthat safety and operations will be improved through the
installation of the traffic control device listed in the report
The financial implications areapproximately $1,000 taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing traffic control at the
intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive. 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.
REPORT:
According to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan, Forest CreekDrive is designated a Minor
Community Collector Street and Apple RidgeDrive is also designated a Minor Community
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CollectorStreet. Currently, traffic on Apple RidgeDrive stops and yields right of way to traffic
onForest CreekDrive
In response to the identified concerns, a traffic study was conducted for the intersection on
October 7, 2021. Theresults 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:
Warrant –Local/Minor Road
All-Way Stop Warrant Analysis
Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive–October 7, 2021
Warrant Factors -"3-Leg" IntersectionResultsWarrant Met
The total vehicle volume on all
intersection approaches averages at
274YES
least 250 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 on the major 56% / 44%YES
road,
or
Average of at least 4 collisionsper year
over a three-year period(susceptible to 0.00 per yearNO
correction by an All Way Stop)
All-Way Stop WarrantedYES
As the results above indicate, the intersection of Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive
meetsthe warrant criteria.Based on the results of thetraffic study Transportation Services
is recommending that an all-way stop be installed.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget–The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget –The recommendation has the following impact on the Operating Budget.
Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive All Way Stop, $1,000; for a total estimated budget
impact of $1,000.These costs can be absorbed in the existing 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.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager of Development Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A–Key Map –Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge Drive All Way Stop
Drive All Way Stop
Key Map
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Appendix
Forest Creek Drive at Apple Ridge