The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON

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1 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON Report to: From: Chair & Members of the Community Services Standing Committee M. Paul Cripps, P.Eng., irector, Engineering Services ate: May 7, 2007 Report No. ENG Subject: Rural Road Speed Limit Review RECOMMENATION: That Report ENG be received for information; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AN THAT the posted speed limits remain unchanged on rural roads under the jurisdiction of the Town of Milton; AN THAT updated speed studies be completed in the Spring of 2007 on Second Line Nassagaweya between 10 Side Road and 15 Side Road where the speed limit was reduced from 80 km/h to 70 km/h and report the findings back to NCCC; AN THAT speed studies and an origin destination study be completed on Second Line Nassageweya north of 15 Side Road and also Twiss Road north of Campbellville Road) and Reid Side Road to determine the 85 th percentile speed and the percentage of cut-through traffic; AN FURTHER THAT Town of Milton Traffic Engineering Staff participate in working committee set up by Halton Regional Police to review traffic issues. The Engineering Services epartment completed a number of speed studies and origin destination studies on rural road segments in the Spring of These results were used to determine if speed limits on roadways running parallel within 1.5 km of a Regional Road with a lower posted speed limit should be reduced by 10 km/h. The results of Origin estination studies are also used to determine if there is a warrant for speed reduction. As a result of a number of these, it was determined that the speed limits on rural roads should remain as presently posted.

2 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON CS Report No.ENG Page No. 2 REPORT Background The Engineering Services epartment completed an extensive review of operating speeds within the rural areas of Milton during These studies were completed as a result of a request from the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee to reduce the speeds along a number of rural roads in Nassagaweya. A presentation of our findings was made to the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee on April 2, 2007 by staff from the Town of Milton, Region of Halton and Halton Regional Police. The results of our findings were well received by the attendees at the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee meetings. As a result of our presentation it was requested that speed study and an origin destination study be competed on Second Line Nassageweya north of 15 Side Road and also on Twiss Road north of Campbellville Road) and Reid Side Road to determine the 85 th percentile speeds and the percentage of cut through traffic. Once these studies have been completed as well as a follow up speed study on Second Line Nassageweya between 10 Side Road and 15 Side Road, these findings will be presented to the Nassagaweya Community Consultation Committee. iscussion Twenty-four hour speed studies were completed on a total of fifty 50) road segments during 2006 to determine the 85 th percentile speeds along these roadways. The following definitions are important to understand in relation to speed studies: Posted Speed Limit is the speed prescribed for motor vehicles on a section of road by municipal by-law in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act 85 th Percentile Speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the drivers are observed to travel at a particular location Operating Speed is the speed at which a driver is observed operating a vehicle at a particular location

3 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON CS Report No.ENG Page No. 3 esign Speed is a speed selected as a basis to establish appropriate geometric design elements for a particular section o road so that drivers can travel safely at that speed under ideal conditions Speed Study Results The results of the speed studies are attached as Appendix I. Within this spread sheet the road segment, posted speed limit, 85 th percentile speed and the AAT Average Annual aily Traffic) are noted. There are a number of locations that were monitored where the 85 th percentile speed is km/h over the posted speed limit and some locations where the 85 th percentile speed is greater than 20 km/h over the posted speed limit. Appendix II graphically represents the posted speed limits and the 85 th percentile speeds. As a result of this rural speed review Town staff engaged the Halton Regional Police to discuss/review our findings and to get their input with respect to the manpower requirements for speed enforcement. Traffic staff from the Region of Halton was also involved in reviewing the speed study results. Traffic Engineering studies by external organizations regarding driver behaviour have proven the following: river s tend to drive at a speed that they feel comfortable based on roadway geometrics and roadside development; Setting the posted speed limit at the 85 th percentile speed will generally result in a low dispersion in travel speeds in the traffic stream; Reducing the posted speed limit has little overall effect on the operating speed; A posted speed limit that is set too low will result in a significant number of reasonable drivers operating illegally, place unnecessary burdens on law enforcement personnel and lead to a lack of credibility of the posted speed limit and result in unsafe conditions due to a wide range of speeds.

4 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON CS Report No.ENG Page No. 4 Twiss Road Campbellville Road - erry Road) Posted 80 km/h An origin destination study licence plate trace) was completed on Twiss Road as this roadway runs parallel to and is within 1.5 km of a Regional Road with a lower posted speed limit as per Council policy. In order for the posted speed limit to be reduced 10 km/h, % of the AAT during the a.m. and p.m. peak periods must be cut through traffic. The 85 th percentile speed on Twiss Road is between and km/h within a posted 80 km/h speed zone and the total amount of cut through traffic was found to be 7%. Therefore, the threshold value of % cut through traffic was not met, and Twiss Road doesn t warrant a reduction to the posted speed limit. PSI Potential for Safety Improvements) The Town of Milton has recently received a final copy of the Safety Performance Functions SPFs) and Network Screening that was completed for all municipalities with Halton as well as the Region of Halton. The methodology used in this study incorporated collision and traffic volume data and state-of-the-art Safety Performance quantitative traffic safety analysis. Specifically, the approach used Safety Performance Functions SPFs) and a network screening process and related software to identify sites with promise based on potential for safety improvements. Appendix III and IV illustrates the Potential for Safety Improvements PSI) for both midblock screening and intersection screening. Intersections and road segments in Nassagaweya have an acceptable PSI and there are no safety improvements required at this time. Halton Regional Police The Halton Regional Police have been very involved with both Town and Regional traffic staff in dealing with the rural speed issue. They have provided statistics that indicate the total number of Traffic Accident calls that were received in 2006 at both rural intersections and on rural road segments. As illustrated in Appendix V and

5 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON CS Report No.ENG Page No. 5 Appendix VI the number of calls for service are much lower in Nassagaweya compared to other rural areas of Milton. As a result of this study, Town and Regional traffic staff have built a relationship with the Halton Regional Police and will be meeting regularly to discuss traffic related speed, crash, safety) issues. The Halton Regional Police have also indicated that artificially lowering the posted speed limit on roadways would put a higher demand on their resources. The Halton Regional Police are presently going through a reorganization in hopes of having a traffic unit placed in each division to deal with all traffic related issues such as speeding. It is anticipated with a specialized unit that a greater amount of time may be spent dealing with traffic concerns. Relationship to the Strategic Plan Facilitate the safe movement of people and goods, and enhanced travel to, from and within the community. Financial Impact There is no financial impact associated with this report. Respectfully submitted, M. Paul Cripps, P.Eng. irector, Engineering Services If you have any questions on the content of this report: Heide Schlegl, C.E.T., Coordinator Traffic and Parking, ext. 06

6 The Corporation of the TOWN OF MILTON CS Report No.ENG Page No. 6 Attachments: Appendix I Speed Study Results Appendix II Milton Rural Road Speed Limit Map Appendix III PSI Intersection Screening Appendix IV PSI Midblock Screening Appendix V Traffic Call Locations Milton Rural Roads Appendix VI Speed Limits and Traffic Accident Frequency Map CAO Approval:

7 ENG Appendix I.xls 2006 RURAL AAT Count List Street Name Limit 1 Limit 2 Posted Speed Limits 85th Percentile AAT 1 Sixth Line Nassagaweya No. Side Road Pineridge rive No. 20 Side Road Nassagaweya Esquesing Town line Sixth Line Nassagaweya No. 15 Side Road Nassagaweya Esquesing Town line Sixth Line Nassagaweya Sixth Line Nassagaweya No. 15 Side Road No. 5 Side Road Regional R. 9) Fifth Line Nassagaweya No. 20 Side Road No. Side Road No. Side Road Fourth Line Nassagaweya Fifth Line Nassagaweya Fourth Line Nassagaweya No. Side Road No. 30 Side Road Fourth Line Nassagaweya No. 15 Side Road No. 20 Side Road No. 15 Side Road Guelph Line Regional R. 15) Fourth Line Nassagaweya No. 20 Side Road Guelph Line Regional R. 15) Fourth Line Nassagaweya No. 30 Side Road Guelph Line Regional R. 15) Fourth Line Nassagaweya No. 10 Side Road Pine View Trail Guelph Line Regional R.15) Second Line Nassagaweya No. 15 Side Road No. 20 Side Road Second Line Nassagaweya No. 10 Side Road No. 15 Side Road No. 15 Side Road Cedar Trail First Line Nassagaweya No. Side Road Second Line Nassagaweya First Line Nassagaweya First Line Nassagaweya No. Side Road No. 28 Side Road First Line Nassagaweya No. 10 Side Road No. 15 Side Road First Line Nassagaweya Campbellville Road Reg. R. 9) Canadian Pacific Railway Tracks No. 3 Side Road First Line Nassagaweya Milburough Line McNiven Road Steeles Avenue erry Road Regional R. 7) Twiss Road Steeles Avenue erry Road Regional R. 7) Twiss Road No. 3 Side Road Campbellville Road Regional R. 9) Campbell Ave West Second Line Nassagaweya Guelph Line Regional R.15) Steeles Avenue Twiss Road Formerly Second Line) Guelph Line Regional R.15) Walkers Line No. 3 Side Road No. 5 Side Road Regional R. 9) No. 3 Side Road Walkers Line Appleby Line No. 5 Side Road Regional R. 9) Appleby Line Campbell Avenue E Appleby Line Kelso Rd The Kings Highway No. 5 Side Road Regional R. 9) Regional Road ublin Line No. 5 Side Road Regional R. 9) Regional Road Canadian Pacific Railway Tracks Peru Road No. 3 Side Road Steeles Avenue Regional R. 8) Steeles Avenue Regional R. 8) Appleby Line Bell School Line Appleby Line No. 14 Side Road Steeles Avenue Regional R. 8) Bell School Line Steeles Avenue Regional R. 8) No. 14 Side Road No. 14 Side Road Tremaine Road Regional R. 22) Bell School Line Bell School Line erry Road Regional R. 7) No. 14 Side Road First Line erry Road Regional R. 7) Britannia Road Regional R. 6) First Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) Lower Base Line

8 ENG Appendix I.xls Street Name Limit 1 Limit 2 Posted Speed Limits 85th Percentile AAT 40 Lower Base Line Regional Road Fourth Line Fourth Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) Lower Base Line Fifth Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) Lower Base Line Sixth Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) Lower Base Line Lower Base Line Trafalgar Road Regional R. 3) Eighth Line Eight Line Lower Base Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) Eight Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) erry Road Regional R. 7) Sixth Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) erry Road Regional R. 7) Fifth Line Britannia Road Regional R. 6) erry Road Regional R. 7) Fifth Line Canadian Pacific Railway Tracks erry Road Regional R. 7) Sixth Line Canadian Pacific Railway Tracks The Kings Highway Total Rural = 50 Locations

9 APPENIX II Map 1 - Milton Rural Roads Speed Limits for Consideration Based on 85th Percentile Values 66 NO SIE ROA ERRY ROA EAST NO 20 SIE ROA TRAFALGAR ROA BRITANNIA ROA WEST REGIONAL ROA NO 10 SIE ROA TREMAINE ROA STEELES AVENUE EAST CAMPBELLVILLE ROA NO 30 SIE ROA 50 km/h 60 km/h 70 km/h Roads Milton HRPS Analytical Services Speed studies were completed on Second Line Nassagaweya when posted limit was 80 km/hr Kilometers Sources: 2006 Halton Road Network Town of Milton

10 Wellington County Wellington County APPENIX III HWY 7 32 SIE R 32 Acton 30 SIE R HWY 7 22 SIE R Georgetown ST O RV R AL R PEERS S QEW 3 17 O LAKESH RE R WINSTON CHURCHILL BLV QEW 38 5 HWY403 7 NINTH LINE ET R TENTH LINE NINTH LINE MI 4 TRAFALGAR R UPPER LE R T UNAS S KERR ST LAKESHORE R Peel Region OAKVILLE ST REBECCA NEW ST TRAFALGAR R E ASE LIN QEW KING R FAIRVIEW ST Y MAINWA 3 HWY 40 FIFTH LINE R IA R 40 E R MTHORP 27 BURNHA BRONTE R MILE UPPER B LOWER BURLOAK R 18 5 GUELPH LINE WATEROWN R HWY 6 PLAINS R BRANT ST T U N AS S BURLINGTON 3 HW Y 3 NEYAGAWA BLV FOURTH LINE 1 SIE R BRITANN Mississauga 2 SIE R APPLEBY LINE City of Hamilton 2 SIE R THOMPSON R R COLLING REGIONAL R 80 Km/Hr IA R 7 BRITANN TREMAINE ROA 8 SIE R 70 Km/Hr ERRY R BELL SCHOOL LINE 60 Km/Hr 7 APPLEBY LINE 24 MILTON WALKER'S LINE 50 Km/Hr 40 Km/Hr TWISS R Posted Speed km/h) MCNIVEN R MILBUROUGH LINE MAIN ST 19 8 AVE STEELES HWY Peel Region Brampton SIE R TRAFALGAR R 10 PSI Intersections LVILLE R FIFTH LINE CAMPBEL 19 HW Y HALTON HILLS Legend 10 SIE R THIR LINE 401 H LP 3 UBLIN LINE HW Y 15 SIE R 10 SIE R VE RIVER R 11 UE G MAPLE A 17 SIE R 15 SIE R WINSTON CHURCHILL BLV REGIONAL R UBLIN 34 LINE FIFTH LINE SECON LINE 20 SIE R NASSAGAWEYA-ESQUESING TOWN LINE SIE R Caledon TENTH LINE 1 Peel Region HWY 7 NASSAGAWEYA/PUSCHLINCH TOWNLINE Puslinch 3 NINTH LINE Guelph/Eramosa Wellington County 32 SIE R Erin 19 / Potential for Safety Improvement PSI) Intersection Screening Transportation Services Planning & Public Works March 2007 K:\GIS Services\Internal\Planning and Public Works\ Planning and Transportation\Transportation Services\ \Request\PSIScreeningMap2007\Mxd PSIIntScreening.mxd

11 Wellington County Wellington County APPENIX IV HWY 7 32 SIE R 32 Acton 30 SIE R HWY 7 22 SIE R Georgetown ST R PEERS S QEW 3 17 O LAKESH RE R WINSTON CHURCHILL BLV O RV R AL KERR ST QEW 38 5 HWY403 7 NINTH LINE 13 MI 4 TRAFALGAR R 40 TRAFALGAR R ET R TENTH LINE NINTH LINE UPPER LE R T UNAS S LAKESHORE R OAKVILLE ST REBECCA NEW ST FIFTH LINE QEW KING R FAIRVIEW ST Peel Region Y MAINWA 3 HWY E ASE LIN NEYAGAWA BLV FOURTH LINE 1 IA R 40 E R MTHORP 27 BURNHA R B LOWER BRONTE R MILE UPPER 3 HW Y 3 BURLOAK R 18 5 GUELPH LINE WATEROWN R HWY 6 PLAINS R BRANT ST T U N AS S BURLINGTON 1 SIE R BRITANN Mississauga 2 SIE R APPLEBY LINE City of Hamilton THOMPSON R 2 SIE R REGIONAL R R COLLING AVE STEELES HWY IA R TREMAINE ROA BRITANN ERRY R BELL SCHOOL LINE APPLEBY LINE SIE R TRAFALGAR R MILTON WALKER'S LINE TWISS R MCNIVEN R MILBUROUGH LINE PSI Peel Region Brampton 13 4 MAIN ST SIE R 22 8 Legend 10 FIFTH LINE LVILLE R 19 HW Y HALTON HILLS CAMPBEL 10 SIE R THIR LINE 401 H LP 3 UBLIN LINE HW Y 15 SIE R 10 SIE R VE RIVER R 11 UE G MAPLE A 17 SIE R 15 SIE R WINSTON CHURCHILL BLV REGIONAL R UBLIN 34 LINE FIFTH LINE SECON LINE 20 SIE R NASSAGAWEYA-ESQUESING TOWN LINE SIE R Caledon TENTH LINE 1 Peel Region HWY 7 NASSAGAWEYA/PUSCHLINCH TOWNLINE Puslinch 3 NINTH LINE Guelph/Eramosa Wellington County 32 SIE R Erin 19 / Potential for Safety Improvement PSI) Midblock Screening Transportation Services Planning & Public Works March 2007 K:\GIS Services\Internal\Planning and Public Works\ Planning and Transportation\Transportation Services\ \Request\PSIScreeningMap2007\Mxd PSIRoadWaySegmentScreening.Mxd

12 TREMAINE ROA REGIONAL ROA TRAFALGAR ROA NO SIE ROA NO 20 SIE ROA NO 10 SIE ROA CAMPBELLVILLE ROA STEELES AVENUE EAST ERRY ROA EAST BRITANNIA ROA WEST NO 30 SIE ROA Map 2 - Property amage, Personal Injury, Hit and Run and Fatal Traffic Call Locations - Milton Rural Roads Kilometers Milton Roads Traffic Accident Calls Sources: 2006 Halton Road Network HRPS CA /Amalgamated RMS ata, 2006 HRPS Analytical Services APPENIX V

13 APPENIX VI Map 4 - Speed Limits for Consideration with Traffic Accident Frequency by Road Links - Milton Rural Roads NO SIE ROA ERRY ROA EAST NO 20 SIE ROA TRAFALGAR ROA BRITANNIA ROA WEST REGIONAL ROA NO 10 SIE ROA TREMAINE ROA STEELES AVENUE EAST CAMPBELLVILLE ROA NO 30 SIE ROA Frequency of Traffic Calls Roads 50 km/h 60 km/h 70 km/h Milton HRPS Analytical Services Kilometers Sources: 2006 Halton Road Network HRPS CA and Amalgamated RMS ata