Report to: General Committee Report Date: February 26, 2007

SUBJECT: Traffic Control Signals – Proposed By-law Amendments

PREPARED BY: David Porretta, Engineering Technician ext. 2040

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report entitled “Traffic Control Signals – Proposed By-Law Amendments” be received;

And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”, by including the following intersections be enacted:

- YMCA Boulevard & Rivis Road,

- Town Centre Boulevard & Cox Boulevard,

- Green Lane & Thornhill Square Driveway,

- Alden Road & Bentley Street,

- Middlefield Road & Highglen Avenue,

- Commerce Valley Drive West & South Park Road;

And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”, by rescinding the traffic control signal at Green Lane and the south driveway of the Landmark of Thornhill be enacted;

And that the attached by-law to amend Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”, by rescinding the stop control at the following intersections be enacted:

- Middlefield Road and Highglen Avenue,

- Commerce Valley Drive West and South Park Road;

And that the amended by-laws shall come into force and effect when the authorized traffic control signals have been energized.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Amendments to the “Traffic Control Signals” and “Compulsory Stops” by-law are required to reflect recently installed traffic control signals.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Not applicable

1. Purpose 2. Background 3. Discussion 4. Financial

5. Others (Environmental, Accessibility, Engage 21st, Affected Units) 6. Attachment(s)

BACKGROUND:

The installation of traffic control signals as noted in Attachment ‘A’ were completed in 2006. Accordingly Council approval is required to amend both Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”, and Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”.

All traffic control signals in the Town of Markham are included in Schedule 19, under By-law 106-71 pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”. For the intersections noted in this report, it is necessary that they be amended to reflect current field conditions.

FINANCIAL TEMPLATE: (external link)

Not Applicable

BUSINESS UNITS CONSULTED AND AFFECTED:

Not Applicable

RECOMMENDED BY:

Alan Brown, C.E.T. Director of Engineering

Jim Baird, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Commissioner of Development Services

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Key Map

Attachment 2 – By-Law Amendment