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1 STAFF REPORT ACTION REQUIRED Schl Zne Safety Strategy Date: April 30, 2014 T: Frm: Wards: Reference Number: Public Wrks and Infrastructure Cmmittee General Manager, Transprtatin Services All Wards P:\2014\Cluster B\TRA\TMC\ PW14001.tmc SUMMARY The purpse f this reprt is t respnd t a mtin by City Cuncil, dated Octber 8, 2013, t review pedestrian safety in schl znes and develp a strategy fr imprving and prmting pedestrian safety in thse areas. Traffic data suggests that pedestrian safety and verall rad safety in the City has stabilized ver the last decade. Hwever, pprtunities fr imprvement still exist, especially when cnsidering the safety f children and the current shift twards prmting walking t schl as active and healthier alternatives fr cmmuting. The City has prgrams and tls currently in place fr addressing safety cncerns arund schl areas which are discussed in this reprt, and Transprtatin Services prpses t pursue additinal measures t expand the City's current cmpliment f measures. This reprt discusses a strategy fr imprving safety arund schl znes that was develped based n an analysis f schl zne related pedestrian cllisin data, detailed safety reviews cnducted at high cllisin schl clusters and current schl safety prgrams and engineering tls. This reprt als discusses a literature review f schl safety practices in ther jurisdictins that was cnducted, as well as the frmatin f a Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 1

2 RECOMMENDATIONS The General Manager, Transprtatin Services recmmends that: 1. Public Wrks and Infrastructure Cmmittee receive this reprt fr infrmatin. Financial Impact The csts assciated with the implementatins scheduled fr 2014 are estimated t be $70,000. Funding is available in the 2014 Operating Budget ($36,000) and 2014 Capital Budget and Capital Plan ($34,000) fr Transprtatin Services. The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this reprt and agree with the financial impact infrmatin. DECISION HISTORY City Cuncil, at its meeting f Octber 8, 2013, adpted Member Mtin MM 39.7 "Schl Zne Safety" put frth by Cuncillr Anthny Perruzza, Ward 8, and secnded by Cuncillr Gary Crawfrd, Ward 36, directing the General Manager, Transprtatin Services, t reprt t the Public Wrks and Infrastructure Cmmittee n the develpment f a strategy fr imprving and prmting pedestrian safety in schl znes and t undertake and reprt back n the results f pilt prgrams at Allenby Junir Public Schl and Jhn Rss Rbertsn Junir Public Schl. Subsequent t that meeting, at the City Cuncil meeting f December 16,, 2013, the recmmendatin t reprt n the results f pilt prgrams at the tw afrementined schls was rescinded and amended t direct the General Manager, Transprtatin Services t reprt n the results in the final submissin. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 2

3 ISSUE BACKGROUND Frm , the frequency f traffic cllisins in the City f Trnt declined steadily and has stabilized in the last 5 years, ranging frm 52,000-56,000 events annually. During the last decade, the frequency f pedestrian cllisins has been stable, ranging between 2,000-2,400 events annually. Table 1 belw shws the ttal number f cllisin and fatalities, including pedestrians since Year Table 1: Ttal and Fatal Cllisins ( ) Fatal Cllisins Ttal Cllisins Fatal Pedestrian Cllisin Ttal Pedestrian Cllisins , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , * 50 44, ,601 * Perid between 2013/01/01 and 2013/10/31 In terms f pedestrian fatalities, Trnt's fatality rate is 1.2 per 100,000 peple and cntinues t be ne f the lwest in Nrth America. Fr example, ther majr cities, such as New Yrk (1.82), Chicag (1.77), Ls Angeles (2.35) and Dallas (2.69) all have higher rates. Hwever, after a decade f general decline in the number f pedestrian fatalities, Trnt experienced 40 pedestrian fatalities in 2013 indicating there is still a need t imprve pedestrian safety. Of the 40 pedestrian fatalities that ccurred in 2013, tw invlved children and ccurred at lcatins and during times and dates cnsistent with daily travel t and frm schl. The 2 fatalities in schl areas invlved cllisins with heavy trucks. Ensuring the safety f all rad users is a primary bjective fr Transprtatin Services, hwever, children are amng the mst vulnerable f all rad users and ensuring their safety as they cmmute daily t and frm schl is f paramunt imprtance. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 3

4 COMMENTS Schl Zne Imprvement Strategy Imprving pedestrian and rad safety particularly arund schls is a primary bjective fr Transprtatin Services which requires a cmprehensive, multi-faceted strategy that cmbines a variety f cmpnents and the jint effrts and cperatin f multiple stakehlders. In the fllwing discussin, Transprtatin Services utlines its prpsed strategy fr imprving pedestrian safety in schl areas, in terms f 6 majr cmpnents: 1) Data Analysis 2) Engineering Safety Audit f High Cllisin Clusters Current Traffic Measures fr Addressing Schl Safety Cncerns Schl Speed Znes Sidewalks Pavement Markings Cnstructin Zne Guidelines 3) Prgrams and Advcacy Current Schl Safety Prgrams and Initiatives Schl Travel Plans Charter fr Active, Safe and Sustainable Transprtatin Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup 4) Educatin 5) Enfrcement 6) Research Data Analysis An analysis was cnducted n pedestrian cllisins that ccurred arund schl areas ver the last 10 years ( ) t identify trends and patterns. In rder t identify schl aged pedestrian cllisins, the data was filtered t include nly events that invlved pedestrians between 4 and 19 years f age, ccurred between Mnday and Friday; frm September t June, and between the hurs f 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. These parameters typically represent when a schl wuld be in sessin. In rder t define a schl zne, a 1 kilmetre radius arund each schl was used, which is based n the current eligibility distance fr schl bus transprtatin adpted by bth schl bards in Trnt and the reasnable assumptin that mst students wuld be driven t schl if they live beynd this distance. Chart 1 belw summarizes schl aged pedestrian cllisins in schl znes ver the last 10 years. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 4

5 Chart 1: Schl Aged Pedestrian Cllisins ( ) * () Dentes cllisins invlving trucks * Perid between 2013/01/01 and 2013/10/31 As shwn in the abve chart, schl aged pedestrian cllisins have declined nticeably ver the last decade, frm a peak f 183 in 2003, t a lw f 75 in During the last decade, the ttal number f schl aged pedestrian cllisins was 1,253, which represents 6% f the ttal 21,234 pedestrian cllisins which ccurred in that perid. Elementary schl aged pedestrians (ages 4-14) were invlved in 62% f these cllisins, cmpared t 38% which invlved high schl aged pedestrians (ages 15-19). In additin, 10 f thse events invlved a truck, which represents less than 1% f the ttal. Althugh cllisins invlving schl-aged pedestrians have generally declined in the past 10 years, the increase in ttal traffic and pedestrian fatalities in 2013 demnstrates that pprtunities fr imprvements still exist. A review f schl aged pedestrian cllisins ver the last 5 years ( ) by pedestrian cllisin type was als cnducted. The 5 mst cmmn types are summarized in Table 2 belw. Based n this data, greater attentin shuld be given t pedestrian safety at intersectins. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 5

6 Table 2: Mst Cmmn Schl Aged Pedestrian Cllisin Types ( ) Pedestrian Cllisin Type Number f Schl Aged Pedestrian Cllisins Pedestrian hit at mid-blck 107 (2) Vehicle ges straight while pedestrian crsses withut rightf-way 100 Vehicle turns left while pedestrian crsses with right-f-way 81 at intersectin Vehicle turns right while pedestrian crsses with right-fway at intersectin 62 (1) Vehicle ges straight while pedestrian crsses with right-fway at intersectin 45 (1) () Dentes cllisins invlving trucks A gegraphical analysis f the cllisin data was als cnducted t determine if there were any lcatins where schl aged pedestrian cllisins were mre prevalent. A gegraphical plt f schl aged pedestrian cllisins fr the last 5 years ( ) shws cncentratins f these cllisin events ften ccur in areas with a high density f schls. These cncentratins f cllisin events were gruped int clusters f 1 kilmetre radius Carrying frward, as part f the verall schl zne safety strategy, Transprtatin Services will cntinue t review pedestrian cllisin trends related t schl znes and identify high cllisin frequency clusters, in rder t prvide insight int areas which require attentin. Engineering Safety Audit f High Cllisin Clusters Fr each f the 9 high cllisin clusters, Transprtatin Services staff cnducted detailed in-service rad safety audits t identify any safety cncerns and deficiencies which culd be immediately addressed, as well as ther imprvements which may require further discussin and planning. The safety reviews included an examinatin f the radways alng schl frntages and f each cllisin event in the last 5 years. Detailed audit reprts can be fund in Attachment 2. Table 3 belw summarizes the findings and immediate actins. Table 3: Actins Frm Rad Safety Audits f High Cllisin Clusters Cluster ID A Schls* Ward(s) Immediate Actins Fairbank M.S. St. Thmas Aquinas C.S. 15 Replace damaged, faded r missing signs (schl area, parking restrictin, all-way Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 6

7 Cluster ID B C D E F G H Schls* Ward(s) Immediate Actins Blessed Jhn XXIII C.S. Gateway P.S. Grenble P.S. Marc Garneau C.I. Valley Park M.S. Thrncliffe Park P.S. St. Augustine C.S. Shreham P.S. Gsfrd P.S. Brkview M.S. Driftwd P.S. St. Charles Garnier C.S. Tpcliffe P.S. St. Francis De Sales C.S. Carltn Village Nrth P.S. Ppe Paul VI C.S. Beatrice Huse/Hughes P.S. F. H. Miller Junir P.S. St. Nichlas f Bari C.S. General Mercer Junir P.S. St. Maurice C.S. Kingsview Village P.S. Dn Bsc C.S. Schl f Experimental Educatin Westway Junir P.S. King Gerge P.S. James Culnan C. S. Warden Jr. P.S. Samuel Hearne Sr. P.S. Oakridge Jr. P.S. St. Dunstan C.S. Yrk Mills C.I. Etienne Brule S.S. Winfields Jr. H.S. Harrisn P.S & & stp tabs, etc.) Install zebra markings at pedestrian crssvers and signalized intersectins Remve schl crssing guard sign at lcatin where guard des nt exist Replace damaged, faded r missing signs (schl area, parking restrictin, all-way stp tabs, etc.) Refresh faded pavement markings at intersectins (stp bars, crsswalks, zebra markings) Replace damaged, faded r missing signs (schl area, parking restrictin, all-way stp tabs, etc.) Refresh faded pavement markings at intersectins (stp bars, crsswalks, zebra markings) Replace damaged, faded r missing signs (schl area, parking restrictin, all-way stp tabs, etc.) Review the feasibility f installing barriers r streetscaping t redirect pedestrians t designated crssing lcatins Review traffic signal timing and implement any necessary changes Install zebra markings at pedestrian crssvers and signalized intersectins Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 7

8 Cluster ID I Schls* Ward(s) Immediate Actins Dunlace P.S. Rywd P.S. St. Isaac Jgues C.S. Fenside P.S. St. Madeleine C.S. Brkbanks P.S. Dnview M.S. 34 Review need fr additinal street lighting in frnt f schl * Schls lcated within a cluster but nt shwn are assigned t a neighburing, verlapping cluster. The estimated cst f the signage and pavement markings identified in Table 3 abve is $36,000 and the funding is available within the apprved Transprtatin Services 2014 Operating Budget. In additin t cnducting safety audits at the high cllisin clusters, Transprtatin Services staff als reviewed the tw lcatins where the tw schl aged traffic fatalities ccurred in The results f the audits didn't reveal any cncerns that need immediate attentin. As part f the verall imprvement strategy, Transprtatin Services will cnduct biannual rad safety audits f the clusters with the highest cllisin frequency and implement the apprpriate imprvements that can be addressed immediately. Any medium r lng-term interventins requiring additinal budget, planning and discussins with ther units will als be identified. Current Traffic Measures fr Addressing Schl Safety Cncerns Transprtatin Services investigates and respnds t schl traffic and rad safety cncerns and cmplaints n an n-ging basis, ften wrking in partnership with schls, lcal cmmunities, Trnt Plice Service and ther cmmunity and special interest grups. Transprtatin Services currently emplys a number f measures as identified in Table 4 belw t address typical schl traffic safety cncerns. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 8

9 Table 4: Traffic Measures Measures Parking regulatins Warning signs Regulatry signs Pavement markings Traffic calming Descriptin Time f day "N parking" r restricted shrt-term parking n schl side Time f day "N stpping" n ppsite side f schl "N stpping" within 9m f schl crssing Time f day "N stpping" Schl Bus Lading Zne Schl zne Schl crssing Playgrund Schl crssing guard 40 km/h reduced speed limit 40 km/h schl zne maximum speed when flashing 30 km/h speed limits n traffic calmed streets Stp bars Pedestrian crsswalk Zebra markings Speed humps Chicanes Crner bump-uts Schl Speed Znes Transprtatin Services als reviewed the City's tw existing 40 km/h Schl Speed Znes n Avenue Rad, between 10 metres nrth f Willwbank Bulevard and 10 metres nrth f Briar Hill Avenue, and n Keele Street, between 245 metres suth f Glenlake Avenue and 122 metres nrth f Glenlake Avenue. During the hurs f 8:00a.m.-5:00 p.m., frm Mnday t Friday, the speed limits n these sectins f rads in frnt f schls are reduced frm 50 km/h t 40 km/h and mtrists are alerted by flashing beacns placed upstream in bth directins. An analysis f vehicle speeds at these tw lcatins, when the reduced speed limit was in effect, shwed that vehicles were travelling km/h abve the 40km/h speed limit. It is believed that mtrists are ignring the reduced speed znes due t the age f the installatins and the absence f regular speed enfrcement. T evaluate this ntin, it is recmmended that the schl zne safety strategy include the installatin f a new flashing 40 km/h Schl Speed Zne n Blr Street West, in frnt f St. Clement Cathlic Schl, t assess the effectiveness f new installatins with and withut plice enfrcement. The estimated cst f this installatin is $34,000 and the funding is available in the apprved Transprtatin Services 2014 Capital Budget. Transprtatin Services will submit a reprt t Etbicke Yrk Cmmunity Cuncil recmmending this new installatin. Transprtatin Services has als received requests fr 30 km/h speed limits. Nrmally, 30 km/h speed limits are implemented n streets that have traffic calming in place r in Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 9

10 cnjunctin with the installatin f traffic calming devices. A plicy and warrant fr a 30 km/h speed limit withut traffic calming measures is currently being cnsidered by Transprtatin Services and will be reprted t the Public Wrks and Infrastructure Cmmittee in early Sidewalks Trnt Public Health's analysis f current data indicates that driving has increasingly becme the preferred mde f travel fr parents transprting students t and frm schl. One pssible reasn fr parents driving their children t schl is the lack f sidewalks. Sidewalks are ne means f prviding safe access and are assciated with increased safety fr pedestrians. Sidewalks and walkways are prven pedestrian safety measures accrding t the Federal Highway Administratin (FHWA). In rder t better facilitate the installatin f missing sidewalks n lcal rads in schl znes, City staff will review the Essential Links prgram (annual sidewalk capital prgram) and cnsider ptential changes t the prgram t help imprve schl zne safety and sidewalk cnnectivity. Transprtatin Services als endrses the installatin f sidewalks n bth sides f the rad, depending n rad class and site cnditins. Transprtatins Services will wrk with Engineering and Cnstructin Services Divisin t identify lcatins in schl areas in upcming Capital Wrks Prgram years fr pprtunities t install missing sidewalks and sidewalk links. Pavement Markings One f the results f the rad safety audits cnducted n the high cllisin clusters was the recmmendatin frm staff t study the effectiveness f painted yellw centrelines n all radways within schl znes fr imprving safety. Yellw centrelines wuld prvide visual delineatin between ppsing traffic flws and guidance n hrizntal curves. Transprtatin Services is als currently reviewing the ptential safety benefits f schl zne pavement marking stencils. The stencil culd supplement the schl zne sign in alerting mtrists t the presence f a nearby schl and additinal pedestrian activity dwnstream. As part f the schl zne safety strategy, bth treatments will be explred and, shuld they be deemed feasible and beneficial fr imprving safety in schl znes, Transprtatin Services will develp criteria fr their use. Cnstructin Zne Guidelines Staff have als reviewed and revised ur current City guidelines regarding the installatin and maintenance f cnstructin znes fr rad wrk in schl areas, which can be fund in Attachment 1. The revisins include additinal cnditins that Transprtatin Service staff may apply when issuing a rad ccupancy permit. The cnditins will be based n site specific requirements and may include the requirement fr Trnt Plice t assist with pedestrian and vehicular mvement in the area f the wrk zne. Als, when cnducting wrk zne meetings, Transprtatin Services staff will emphasize t cntractrs the imprtant f schl zne safety and discuss alternate methds f cnstructin t reduce the ptential risk t students. Fr example, the hurs f wrk will be reviewed and adjusted when pssible, truck rutes are t avid schl znes where pssible and delivery schedules will be established t ccur when students are nt Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 10

11 travelling t r frm schl when feasible. Transprtatin Services will be implementing these guidelines immediately and will be advising bth internal and external agencies, accrdingly. Prgrams and Advcacy Current Schl Safety Prgrams and Initiatives There are currently a number f prgrams and initiatives within the City aimed at imprving r ensuring the safety f yung students cmmuting t and frm schl prvided by the schl bards, Trnt Public Health, Transprtatin Services and special interest grups, ften in cnjunctin with each ther. These are summarized belw in Table 5. Trnt Public Health Transprtatin Services Trnt Schl Bards Table 5: Current Schl Safety Prgrams Agency Prgram Descriptin Active and Safe Rutes t Schls (ASRTS) Trnt Public Health Trnt Public Health Trnt Public Health Trnt Schl Bards Pedestrian & Bike Safety Active City Principles & Audit Tl Active Transprtatin Demnstratin Prject TDSB Charter fr Active, Safe and Sustainable Transprtatin Vlunteer based prject which encurages walking t schl n designated, safe rutes Schl walking prgram which includes presentatin, lessn plan and training resurces fr teachers Reprt and audit tl utlining infrastructure design principles which encurages physically active lifestyles. Audit tl has been pilted in 10 schls. Pilt prgram t test feasibility, sustainability and impacts f active transprtatin interventins, t be cnducted in varius neighburhds TDSB passed Charter and is wrking n implementatin plan Trnt Public Health Green Cmmunities Canada Trnt Transprtatin Trnt Schl Bards Schl Travel Planning Parent Safety Prgram Pilt prgram t implement Active and Safe Rutes t Schl at schls using a cmprehensive and cllabrative planning mdel which invlves travel surveys and risk assessments Vlunteer based Kiss 'n Ride prgram aimed at alleviating traffic and safety cncerns arund schls during arrival and departure perids Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 11

12 Trnt Plice Service Trnt Plice Service Trnt Plice Service Trnt Plice Service Trnt Plice Service Back-T-Schl Campaign Schl Crssing Guard Prgram Elmer the Safety Elephant Bus/Ft Safety Patrller Prgram Safe Traffic and Walking Distracted Presentatins Annual traffic and parking enfrcement initiative cnducted at beginning f schl year arund schl znes Prvisin f adult schl crssing guard service at designated lcatins thrughut the City In-schl demnstratin f basic rules f the rad, aimed at Kindergarten t Grade 2 students Vlunteer-based prgram t encurage safe behaviur and prvide directin r assistance t students n schl buses r crssing streets In-schl presentatin abut pedestrian safety aimed at Grades 4-8 students Transprtatin Services will cntinue t be invlved with and prvide supprt fr the varius schl safety prgrams and initiatives within the City. Schl Travel Plan One prgram f particular interest is Schl Travel Planning which has been evaluated in varius jurisdictins thrughut Ontari in recent years. The bjective f a Schl Travel Plan is t develp a cmprehensive plan and strategy that prvide students with safe rutes and active transprtatin ptins thrugh cllabratin between schls and their student bussing services, public health agencies and City Transprtatin and Planning Divisins. The plan includes cnducting student travel surveys and risk assessments at each schl. Effrts t prmte the mvement in Trnt, lead by Trnt Public Health and Green Cmmunities Canada, has resulted in tw pilt prjects currently under develpment fr Our Lady f Lurdes Cathlic Schl and King Edward Public Schl. Schl Travel Planning culd prve t be a valuable tl and Transprtatin Services will prvide supprt and cntribute t the current pilt prjects as required and will mnitr the effectiveness and results as part f the schl zne safety strategy. Charter fr Active, Safe and Sustainable Transprtatin The invlvement f bth Trnt schl bards is a key cmpnent f the schl safety imprvement strategy. The Trnt District Schl Bard (TDSB) has recently adpted a Charter fr Active, Safe and Sustainable Transprtatin and the Trnt District Cathlic Schl Bard is preparing t fllw. The Charter cmmits the Bard and their schls t prmting, supprting and investing in safe, active and sustainable transprtatin t and frm schl. The Charter als discusses cllabrative effrts with external stakehlders t identify and remve barriers t active mdes f transprtatin and implement schl travel plans and rad safety educatin. The next step fr the TDSB is t develp implementatin plans. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 12

13 As part f the imprvement strategy, Transprtatin Services will prvide any supprt necessary t assist the schl bards in develping plans and recmmends that City Cuncil request the schl bards t priritizing schls in the 9 clusters with the highest schl aged pedestrian cllisins. Furthermre, in rder t ensure that schl facilitatrs wrk c-peratively and share respnsibility with the City in addressing day-t-day traffic and safety cncerns at schls, Transprtatin Services recmmends that every schl be directed t endrse the Charter in writing. Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup The safety f students cmmuting t schl is a cmmn interest t many stakehlders in additin t Transprtatin Services. Any imprvement strategy t address safety cncerns arund schls will be mre effective when planned and implemented in cnsultatin and cllabratin with these ther stakehlders and can benefit frm the sharing and pling f resurces, knwledge bases, experience and funding twards achieving a cmmn gal. T facilitate discussins and the planning f cllabrative effrts, a Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup was frmed which is cmprised f representatives frm Transprtatin Services, Trnt Public Health, Trnt Plice Service, Trnt District Schl Bard, Trnt Plice Service Parking Enfrcement Unit and Green Cmmunities Canada (Active and Safe Rutes t Schl). The primary gals f this grup is t review and discuss cncerns related t schl znes, such as heavy truck traffic, schl drp-ff znes, parking regulatins, schl bus rutes, crssing guards and enfrcement f traffic laws, and t plan c-perative initiatives r prgrams. The Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup will cntinue t meet quarterly t review and develp strategies t imprve safety fr all rad users in schl znes. Educatin Rad safety is a shared respnsibility that extends beynd gvernment agencies and plice authrities. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike must share in the respnsibility f making ur rads safer. Recent attentin given t cllisins related t rad user errr, such as distracted driving and pedestrian crssing behaviur, indicates the need fr: 1) Additinal public educatin f safe rad practices fr mtrists, cyclists and pedestrians; 2) Increase awareness f safety hazards and risks; 3) Building and prmting mutual respect between drivers and vulnerable rad users. The Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup will develp enhanced educatin and awareness initiatives t address these tpics and aimed at bth parents and students which will be available t schls and the general public. Cnsideratin will be given t using mdern mediums f delivering the messages that are mre effective at targeting the intended audience, such as sharing infrmatin thrugh scial media t schl bards and yung teenagers and the prductin f animated YuTube vides fr children. In additin t prmting and educating audiences abut rad safety practices and behaviur, the Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 13

14 messaging shuld als encurage and prmte active transprtatin ptins, such as walking and cycling. By ding s, these initiatives wuld als supprt and align with the City's mandate and effrts t prmte and facilitate a healthier and active lifestyle. Enfrcement Trnt Plice Service rutinely cllabrates with Transprtatin Services in reslving schl traffic cncerns which ften entails enfrcement f the traffic and parking regulatins in frnt f schls. Ensuring rad user safety and the safe and efficient flw f traffic are amng their highest pririties and mdifying rad user behaviur thrugh enfrcement and educatin is a key strategy t meeting that gal. Trnt Plice Service will prvide speed enfrcement supprt fr this strategy at the prpsed flashing 40 km/h schl speed zne pilt study n Blr Street. In additin, Trnt Plice Service will prvide traffic and parking enfrcement in the vicinity f schls within the 9 clusters with the highest frequency f schl aged pedestrian cllisins, during schl arrival and departure perids. Trnt Plice Service is als an active participant in the Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup and is cmmitted t prviding supprt and assistance t any f the prgrams and initiatives that are develped. Research Staff cnducted a literature review f imprvements and initiatives directed at imprving safety arund schls frm ther jurisdictins in Nrth America and arund the wrld. The review highlighted a variety f slutins ranging frm educatin and awareness riented initiatives t physical and traffic calming type imprvements. Hwever, despite the differences in presentatin and design, the basic underlying principles and messages are reflected in the inventry f prgrams and engineering interventins currently available in Trnt, such as Active and Safe Rutes t Schl, Walking Schl Bus, schl zne kiss and ride, flashing 40 km/h schl speed znes, pedestrian crsswalks, etc. Furthermre, many aspects f these prgrams and interventins are cntained within this schl zne safety strategy. Staff will cntinue t keep abreast f current research and best practices related t schl traffic cncerns and rad safety. Evaluatin Transprtatin Services staff will review the schl zne safety strategy and its varius individual cmpnents n an annual basis thrugh the Schl Zne Safety Wrking Grup. Actin Plan This reprt identifies a series f measures t be acted upn t imprve safety within schl znes. A summary f these actins and prpsed schedule are utlined in the table in Attachment 3. Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 14

15 CONTACT Myles Currie, Directr Traffic Management Centre Transprtatin Services Divisin Telephne: SIGNATURE Stephen Buckley General Manager Transprtatin Services Divisin ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 Guidelines fr Wrk n Streets in the Areas f Schls Attachment 2 Detailed In-Service Rad Safety Audits f Schl Cllisin Clusters Attachment 3 Schl Zne Safety Strategy Next Actins Staff reprt fr actin n Schl Zne Safety Strategy 15

16 Attachment 1 Guidelines fr Cnstructin Znes in Schl Areas In rder t btain a Rad Occupancy Permit fr the installatin f a wrk zne in the areas f schls, the applicant must cntact the Wrk Zne Crdinatr and cmply with the fllwing cnditins: 1. Wrk hurs are generally 9:00 a.m. t 3:00 p.m., as these hurs wuld nt disrupt pickup/drp-ff times. Weekend wrk may als be cnsidered. (Fllwing cmmunicatin with the Wrk Zne Crdinatr, the RDARS ntice must reflect these wrk hurs). 2. The cntractr must ntify the schl principal f the wrk and hw lng they need t cmplete the wrk. 3. Depending n the scpe f wrk, additinal pedestrian cntrl measures may be required (e.g. barricades, sidewalk prtectin, etc.). Refer t Transprtatin Services', "Guidelines fr Cvered Walkways". 4. If there is a pssibility that the wrk culd interfere with any lading znes arund the schl, the Wrk Zne Crdinatr, at his/her discretin, will require that the cntractr arrange fr a plice fficer t assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. N substitutin fr a plice fficer, such as traffic cntrl persns, crssing guards r schl safety patrllers, will be accepted. 5. If Capital Wrks prjects are planned arund schls, we ask that this wrk be dne in July and August, wherever pssible. 6. The need fr heightened attentin t schl children must be highlighted in cmmunicatin between the Wrk Zne Crdinatr and the cntractr. 7. Cntractrs must make all effrts pssible t plan rad clsures and delivery rutes away frm the main schl access rutes. 8. Cnstructin site prtectin standards must be fllwed.

17 Attachment 2 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Schl Cluster A Centred near Eglintn Ave. E. at Oakwd Ave. Schls in Cluster/streets included in review: Fairbank Middle Schl (N Dufferin Street) & Lycée Français de Trnt (N Dufferin Street) - Dufferin Street (majr arterial, fur lanes, 13 metres, 50 km/h, 29,000 vehicles/day, 29 DUFFERIN bus) - Vaughan Rad (lcal/cllectr, tw lanes, 11 metres, 40 km/h, 3,800 vehicles/day, n TTC service) St. Thmas Aquinas Cathlic Schl (N. 636 Glenhlme Avenue). - Glenhlme Avenue (cllectr, tw lanes, 7.3 metres, 40 km/h, 5,600 vehicles/day, n TTC service) - Vaughan Rad (cllectr, tw lanes, 11 metres, 40 km/h, 3,800 vehicles/day, 90 VAUGHAN bus) Discussin f Issues/Findings The rad safety audits at the schls in the cluster nted the fllwing signs are missing: - a schl area sign (Wc-1) shuld be installed fr nrthbund mtrists n Winnett Avenue, appraching J.R. Wilcx Cmmunity Schl; - the existing advisry "Watch fr Children" sign fr nrthbund mtrists n Glenhlme Avenue, nrth f Glucester Grve, can be replaced with a schl are sign (Wc-1); and - a schl area sign (Wc-1) shuld be installed fr nrthbund mtrists n Dufferin Street, nrth f Keywest Avenue. Ten cllisins ccurred in the cluster. N tw cllisins ccurred at the same lcatin. In five f the ten cllisins, the pedestrian was crssing withut the right-f-way. Of these five cllisins, three ccurred at traffic cntrl signs, ne ccurred at an all-way "Stp" sign cntrlled intersectin and ne ccurred mid-blck. In fur f the cllisins, the pedestrian was described as "inattentive".

18 Attachment 2 Three f the cllisins ccurred befre schl and seven ccurred after schl. Nne f the ten cllisins invlved excessive speed. Prpsed Actins Install supplementary schl area signage where nted as missing. Advise enhanced educatin t be undertaken by schls.

19 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster B Centred near Dn Mills Rd. at Gateway Blvd. Schls in Cluster/streets included in review: Blessed Jhn XXIII Cathlic Schl (N. 175 Grenble Drive) & Gateway Public Schl (N. 55 Gateway Bulevard); - Gateway Bulevard, east f Dn Mills Rad - suth (minr arterial, tw lanes, 13.4 metres, 40 km/h, 9,100 vehicles/day, 100 FLEMINGDON PARK bus) - Grenble Drive, east f Gateway Bulevard-suth (cllectr, tw lanes, 8.6 metres, 40 km/h, n cunts, 100 FLEMINGDON PARK bus) Grenble Public Schl (N. 9 Grenble Drive) - Gateway Bulevard, east f Dn Mills Rad nrth (cllectr, tw lanes, 13.4 metres, 40 km/h, 8,500 vehicles/day, n TTC service) - Grenble Drive, east f Gateway Bulevard-nrth (cllectr, tw lanes, 8.5 metres, 40 km/h, n cunts, n TTC service) Marc Garneau Cllegiate Institute (N. 135 Overlea Bulevard) & Valley Park Middle Schl (N. 130 Overlea Bulevard) - Dn Mills Rad (majr arterial, six lanes, 19.7 metres, 60 km/h, 36,000 vehicles/day, 25 DON MILLS & 100 FLEMINGDON PARK buses) - Overlea Bulevard (majr arterial, fur lanes, 14.8 metres, 50 km/h, 30,500 vehicles/day, 25 DON MILLS & 100 FLEMINGDON PARK buses) Thrncliffe Park Public Schl (N. 80 Thrncliffe Park Drive) - Thrncliffe Park Drive (cllectr, tw lanes + centre left-turn, 9.1 metres, 40 km/h, 12,800 vehicles/day, 81 THORNCLIFFE PARK & 88 LEASIDE buses)

20 Discussin f Issues/Findings Attachment 2 The rad safety audits at the schls in the cluster nted the signage is generally satisfactry. Hwever, the fllwing crssing lcatins shuld be upgraded with zebra markings: - pedestrian crssver n Grenble Drive, east f Gateway Bulevard (nrth); - traffic cntrl signals at Gateway Bulevard and Grenble Drive (suth); - traffic cntrl signals at Gateway Bulevard and Grenble Drive (nrth); - pedestrian crssver n Grenble Drive, nrth f Spanbridge Rad (midblck); and - pedestrian crssver n Thrncliffe Park Bulevard (east), suth f Overlea Bulevard. Ten cllisins ccurred in the cluster. Tw cllisins ccurred at the same lcatin in ne instance at the pedestrian crssver n Gateway Bulevard, east f Dn Mills Rad ('Sunny Glenway'). In six f the ten cllisins, the pedestrian was crssing withut the right-f-way. Of these six cllisins, three ccurred mid-blck, tw ccurred at traffic cntrl signs, ne at traffic cntrl signals that were inperative. In three f the cllisins, the pedestrian was described as "inattentive". One f the cllisins ccurred befre schl and nine ccurred after schl. Nne f the ten cllisins invlved excessive speed. Three f the ten cllisins ccurred directly adjacent t a schl, within a pedestrian crssver with a schl crssing guard present. In all three, the pedestrian was crssing with the right-f-way. Tw f these were at Gateway Public Schl and the ther was at Thrncliffe Park Public Schl. Prpsed Actins Install supplementary zebra pavement markings where nted as missing. Advise enhanced educatin t be undertaken by schls. Advise Trnt Plice Service f cllisins at lcatins where crssing guards present.

21 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster C Centred near Finch Ave. at Jane St. Describe bundary streets This area is lcated in the nrthwest quadrant f the District (Nrth Yrk) and is cmprised f tw majr arterial radways (Jane Street and Finch Avenue West), three minr arterial radways (Nrfinch Drive, Oakdale Rad and Yrk Gate Bulevard) and six cllectr radways. There is a ttal f nine schls within this Schl Cluster Review St. Augustine Cathlic Schl elementary grades Shreham Public Schl elementary grades Gsfrd Public Schl elementary grades Brkview Middle Schl elementary grades St. Charles Garnier Cathlic Schl elementary grades Tpcliffe Public Schl- elementary grades St. Francis De Sales Cathlic Schl Driftwd Public Schl Describe streets and intersectins reviewed (e.g. rad class, vlumes, n. f lanes, speed limits, traffic cntrls, etc.) Majr Arterial Radways Five lanes r greater, Minr Arterial Radway Tw t Fur lanes (9.0 metres t 12 metres in width), Cllectr Radways Tw Lanes(8.5 metres in width) The types f traffic cntrls in this area vary frm Traffic Cntrl Signal, Pedestrian Crssvers, All Way Stp Cntrls Assisted Crssings are als present Adult Crssing Guards and Schl Patrller Prgrams

22 Attachment 2 Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets N deficiencies were identified Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis The incident that ccurred mid-blck n Firgrve Crescent revealed that the Adult Crssing Guard (AXG)/Schl Patrler l(sp) Signage was nt remved when the AXG/SP was remved. Increased awareness f the parking/stpping regulatins drp ff and pick up ccurring in prhibited znes Prpsed Actins Remval f Schl Crssing Signs n Firgrve Crescent frm a pint 92 metres suth f Elana Drive Determine the feasibility and apprpriateness f installing a yellw centre line n all radways, regardless f the classificatin, fr the limits f the schl zne Cnduct Schl Zne Review f the Parking and Stpping Regulatins in accrdance with the Schl Zne Guidelines (Practive vs Reactive currently we nly review a schl if requested Ensure that the apprpriate sidewalk cnnectins and accessibility ramps.

23 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster D Centred near St. Clair Ave. W. at Westn Rd. Schls within the cluster Carltn Village Nrth Public Schl 315 Osler St Streets bunded by schl: Osler St Lcal Rad, 2 lanes metres, 40 km/h speed limit, 1573 veh/day Cnnlly St Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.53 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 786 veh/day Intersectins reviewed: Osler St at Cnnlly St All-Way Stp Ppe Paul VI Cathlic Schl 270 Laughtn Avenue Streets bunded by schl: St Clair Ave W Majr Arterial, 4 lanes metres, 50 km/h speed limit, veh/day Laughtn Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 7.34 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 2944 veh/day Hunslw Heath Rd Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.56 m, 30 km/h speed limit, 690 veh/day Intersectins reviewed: Laughtn Ave at Hunslw Heath Rd All-Way Stp St. Clair Ave W at Laughtn Ave- TCS Beatrice Huse \ Hughes Public Schl 177 Calednia Rad \ 10 Innes Avenue Streets bunded by schl: Calednia Rad Minr Arterial, 2 lanes metres, 40 km/h speed limit, veh/day Innes Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 7.33 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 428 veh/day McRberts Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 7.92 m, 30 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Calednia Rd at Innes Ave P.X.O. Innes Ave W at McRberts Ave- All-Way Stp

24 Attachment 2 F.H. Miller Junir Public Schl 300 Calednia Rad Streets bunded by schl: Calednia Rad Minr Arterial, 2 lanes metres, 40 km/h speed limit, veh/day Crby Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 744 veh/day Rgers Rad Minr Arterial, 2 lanes plus bike lanes, 12.8 m, 50 km/h speed limit, veh/day Gilbert Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Calednia Rd at Crby Ave P.X.O. Crby Ave at Gilbert Ave- Stp Sign Rger Rd at Calednia Rd - TCS St. Nichlas f Bari Cathlic Schl 363 Rgers Rad Streets bunded by schl: Rgers Rad Minr Arterial, 2 lanes plus bike lanes, 12.8 m, 50 km/h speed limit, veh/day Gilbert Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Brnc Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.4 m, 40 km/h speed limit Laneway 5.0 Intersectins reviewed: Rger Rd at Brnc Ave P.X.O. General Mercer Junir Public Schl 30 Turnberry Avenue Streets bunded by schl: Turnberry Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 1050 veh/day Rwntree Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 1012 veh/day Rsethrn Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 1345 veh/day Chambers Ave Lcal; Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 metres, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Turnberry Ave at Chambers Ave All-Way Stp Turnberry Ave at Rsethrn Ave All-Way Stp Rwntree Ave at Rsethrn Ave All-Way Stp

25 Attachment 2 Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets Carltn Village Nrth Public Schl 315 Osler St Missing "Schl Area" Sign fr E/B n Cnnlly St west f Osler St. Sme missing / damaged NO PARKING signs n the nrth side f Cnnlly St Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Osler St at Cnnlly St All-Way Stp Ppe Paul VI Cathlic Schl 270 Laughtn Avenue Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Laughtn Ave at Hunslw Heath Rd All-Way Stp Beatrice Huse \ Hughes Public Schl 177 Calednia Rad \ 10 Innes Avenue Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Innes Ave at McRberts Ave- All-Way Stp F.H. Miller Junir Public Schl 300 Calednia Rad Zebra pavement markings at P.X.O need refreshing at Calednia Rd at Crby Ave St. Nichlas f Bari Cathlic Schl 363 Rgers Rad Missing "Schl Area" Sign fr N/B in laneway suth f Rgers Rd General Mercer Junir Public Schl 30 Turnberry Avenue Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Turnberry Ave at Rsethrn Ave and All-Way Tabs are badly faded. Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis N deficiencies directly related t pedestrian cllisins. 4 cllisins invlved a pedestrian running nt the radway r crssing withut-right-f-way. 5 cllisins ccurred where the driver invlved failed t yield right-f-way t the pedestrian. One f the nine cllisins reviewed ccurred alng the frntage f a schl (St. Nichlas f Bari Cathlic Schl). It invlved a parent driving away frm the curb befre their child was in the vehicle.

26 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster E Centred near Dixn Rd. at Islingtn Ave. Schls within the cluster St. Maurice Cathlic Schl 45 Kingsview Blvd Streets bunded by schl: Kingsview Blvd Lcal Rad, 2 lanes m, 40 km/h speed limit, 2692 veh/day Yrk Rad Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Windsr Rad Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Yrk Rad at Kingsview Blvd All-Way Stp Kingsview Blvd at Windsr Rad All-Way Stp Kingsview Village Public Schl 1 Yrk Rad Streets bunded by schl: Kingsview Blvd Lcal Rad, 2 lanes m, 40 km/h speed limit, 2692 veh/day Yrk Rad Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Chetta Place Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Yrk Rad at Kingsview Blvd All-Way Stp Dn Bsc Cathlic Schl 2 St. Andrews Blvd Streets bunded by schl: Islingtn Avenue Majr Arterial,4 lanes m, 60 km/h speed limit, veh/day Yrk Rad Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit St. Andrews Blvd Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 7.3 m, 40 km/h speed limit, 2688 veh/day St. Gerges Blvd Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 7.3 m, 50 km/h speed limit, 962 veh/day Intersectins reviewed: Islingtn Ave at St. Andrews Blvd TCS St. Andrews Blvd at Yrk Rad - All-Way Stp

27 Attachment 2 Schl f Experimental Educatin 42 McArthur St Streets bunded by schl: McArthur St Lcal Rad, 2 lanes m, 40 km/h speed limit, 2132 veh/day Fairhaven Drive Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: McArthur St at Dixn Rad Stp Sign Westway Junir Public Schl 25 Pynter Dr Streets bunded by schl: Pynter Dr Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Stapletn Dr Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Stapletn Dr Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Pynter Dr at Stapletn Dr All-Way Stp Fletcher Pl at Stapletn Dr Stp Sign Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets St. Maurice Cathlic Schl 45 Kingsview Blvd Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Yrk Rd at Kingsview Blvd and at Kingsview Blvd at Windsr Rd - All-Way Stps Kingsview Village Public Schl 1 Yrk Rad Missing "N Parking 8 a.m. t 5p.m. Mn- Fri" Sign n the west side f Yrk Rd at # 2 ppsite the schl Dn Bsc Cathlic Schl 2 St. Andrews Blvd STOP Sign fr Nrthbund Yrk Rad at St. Andrews Blvd is faded and defaced " NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs n bth sides f St. Gerges Blvd between Islingtn Ave and Yrk Rad are faded Schl f Experiential Educatin 42 McArthur St Missing "N Stpping 8 a.m. t 5p.m. Mn- Fri" Sign n the east side f McArthur St nrth f Fairhaven Dr Westway Junir Public Schl 25 Pynter Dr Pavement STOP bars and crsswalk lines need refreshing at Pynter Dr at Stapletn Dr- All-Way Stp "N Passing Here t Crssing" Sign lcated n the nrth side f Pynter Dr at # 24 shuld be re-lcated clser t the P.X.O. near # 26 and the 40 Km/h speed limit sign at # 26 shuld be mved t # 24 STOP Sign fr Eastbund Paragn Rad at Stapletn Dr is missing Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis N deficiencies directly related t pedestrian cllisins. 5 cllisins invlved a pedestrian running nt the radway r crssing withut-right-f-way. 3 cllisins ccurred where the driver invlved failed t yield right-f-way t the pedestrian. One f the cllisins reviewed ccurred in frnt f a schl (St. Maurice Cathlic Schl) where a grup f children ran nt the street frm behind parked cars alng the suth curb during dismissal time. This area presently has a NO PARKING 8 am 5 pm Mn t Fri restrictin.

28 Attachment 2 Prpsed Actins Immediate imprvements/mitigative actin and ptential benefits Fr increased visibility and stp cmpliance: 1) Refresh stp bars and crsswalks lines at these All-Way Stps Yrk Rd at Kingsview Blvd Kingsview Blvd at Windsr Rd Pynter Dr at Stapletn Dr 2) Replace damaged, faded r missing signs at Missing "N Parking 8 a.m. t 5p.m. Mn- Fri" Sign n the west side f Yrk Rd at # 2 ppsite Kingsview Village Public Schl 1 Yrk Rad STOP Sign fr Nrthbund Yrk Rad at St. Andrews Blvd " NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs n bth sides f St. Gerges Blvd between Islingtn Ave and Yrk Rad Missing "N Stpping 8 a.m. t 5p.m. Mn- Fri" Sign n the east side f McArthur St nrth f Fairhaven Dr "N Passing Here t Crssing" Sign lcated n the nrth side f Pynter Dr at # 24 shuld be re-lcated clser t the P.X.O. near # 26 and the 40 Km/h speed limit sign at # 26 shuld be mved t # 24 STOP Sign fr Eastbund Paragn Rad at Stapletn Dr Lng-term imprvements/mitigative actin and ptential benefits 1) Cnduct mre in-depth traffic peratinal studies at these schls t bserve traffic and pedestrian activity during the mrning and afternn drp-ff and dismissal times.

29 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster F Centred near Dundas St. W. at Runnymede Rd. Schls within the cluster King Gerge Public Schl 25 Rexfrd Rad Streets bunded by schl: St Jhns Rad Cllectr Rad, 2 lanes -8.5 m, 30 km/h speed limit, 2709 veh/day Willard Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 30 km/h speed limit, 1194 veh/day Rexfrd Rad Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: St. Jhns Rad at Willard Ave P.X.O. James Culnan Cathlic Schl 605 Willard Ave Streets bunded by schl: St Jhns Rad Cllectr Rad, 2 lanes -8.5 m, 30 km/h speed limit, 2709 veh/day Willard Ave Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 30 km/h speed limit, 1194 veh/day Hanley St Lcal Rad, 2 lanes, 8.5 m, 40 km/h speed limit Intersectins reviewed: Willard Ave at Hanley St Stp Sign

30 Attachment 2 Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets King Gerge Public Schl 25 Rexfrd Rd Missing "Schl Area" signs n Rexfrd Rd fr eastbund and westbund appraches " NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs n nrth side f St Jhns Rd between Priscilla Ave and Windermere Ave are damaged r faded Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis 6 cllisins invlved a pedestrian running nt the radway r crssing withut-right-f-way. 2 cllisins ccurred where the driver invlved failed t yield right-f-way t the pedestrian. Tw f the cllisins reviewed ccurred in frnt f a schl, where a pedestrian ran nt the street frm behind a parked car r schl bus during the afternn dismissal time. Prpsed Actins Immediate imprvements/mitigative actin and ptential benefits Fr increased visibility and awareness: 1) Replace damaged, faded r missing signs at Missing "Schl Area" signs n Rexfrd Rd fr eastbund and westbund appraches " NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs n nrth side f St Jhns Rd between Priscilla Ave and Windermere Ave Lng-term imprvements/mitigative actin and ptential benefits 1) Cnduct mre in-depth traffic peratinal studies at these schls t bserve traffic and pedestrian activity during the mrning and afternn drp-ff and dismissal times.

31 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster G Centred near Danfrth Ave. at Pharmacy Ave. Describe bundary streets This study area is lcated east side f Victria Park Avenue f the Scarbrugh District and is cmprised f ne majr arterial radway (Danfrth Avenue), three minr arterial radways (Danfrth Rad, Pharmacy Avenue, Clnmre Avenue), tw cllectr rads (Dentn Avenue, Crescent Twn Rad) and ne lcal radway (Byng Avenue). List f schls within the cluster Warden Junir Public Schl Samuel Hearne Senir Public Schl Oakridge Junir Public Schl St. Dunstan Cathlic Schl Describe streets and intersectins reviewed (e.g. rad class, vlumes, n. f lanes, speed limits, traffic cntrls, etc.) Danfrth Avenue and Danfrth Rad - Danfrth Avenue is a majr arterial rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h, Danfrth Rad is a minr arterial rad with an unpsted speed limit f 60 km/h. Currently, this lcatin is a Traffic Cntrl Signal intersectin and perates with a "Fixed" type f cntrl. Traffic vlume is 25,458 vehicles per day. Cllisin ccurred apprximately 500 metres away frm Warden Junir Public Schl. Pharmacy Avenue and Dentn Avenue - Pharmacy Avenue is a minr arterial rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h. Currently, this lcatin is a Traffic Cntrl Signal intersectin and perates with a "semi-actuated 2" type f cntrl. Cllisin ccurred apprximately 100 metres away frm Oakridge Junir Public Schl. Clnmre Avenue and Queensbury Avenue - Clnmre Avenue is a minr arterial rad with a psted speed limit f 40 km/h. Currently, this lcatin is a Pedestrian Crssver intersectin with crss line. Cllisin ccurred apprximately 100 metres away frm St Dunstan Cathlic Schl. Crescent Twn Rad - Crescent Twn Rad is a cllectr rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h. Cllisin ccurred midblck near #7 Crescent Place and apprximately ver 1 km away frm St. Dunstan Cathlic Schl. 30 Dentn Avenue - Dentn Avenue is a cllectr rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h. Cllisin ccurred midblck near #30 Dentn Avenue and apprximately ver 1 km away frm St. Dunstan Cathlic Schl 110 Byng Avenue Byng Avenue is a lcal rad with a psted speed limit f 40 km/h. Cllisin ccurred midblck in frnt f Oakridge Junir Public Schl. The type f traffic cntrls in this area varies frm Pedestrian Crssver, Traffic Cntrl Signals and All Way Stp Cntrl. Adult Crssing Guards assisted crssing at Pedestrian Crssver and Traffic Cntrl Signals.

32 Attachment 2 Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets The gemetry f thse review radways has n hrizntal curve r bends. Six lcatins pedestrian crssing within traffic cntrl devices and pedestrian crssing withut right-f way. N majr safety identified frm rad safety audit sheets. Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis Pharmacy Avenue and Newprt Avenue - At this lcatin, the vehicle was travelling nrthbund n Pharmacy Avenue. The pedestrian was crssing Pharmacy Avenue frm the east-side t the west-side and ran int the vehicle. Pedestrian did nt use the Pedestrian Signal Cntrl. Pedestrian received minimal injuries. Driver was nt charged. Pharmacy Avenue and Dentn Avenue - At this lcatin, the vehicle was travelling nrthbund n Pharmacy Avenue. Pedestrian was crssing just nrth f the Traffic Cntrl Signal (mid-blck) withut the benefit f the signals. Traffic Cntrl Signal at time f investigatin was peratinal and a crssing guard is n duty. Pedestrian received minr injuries. Driver was nt charged.

33 Attachment 2 Prpsed Actins Immediate imprvements/mitigative actin and ptential benefits Increase awareness/educatin f pedestrian t use the traffic cntrl device. Review the split change timing fr thse Traffic Cntrl Signals. Increase educatin by addressing parents and staff at all schl. Pssible install barrier r streetscaping t prevent randm pedestrian crssing.

34 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster H Centred near Yrk Mills Rd. at Leslie St. Describe bundary streets This area is lcated in the sutheast quadrant f the District (Nrth Yrk) and is cmprised f tw majr arterial radways (Leslie Street and Yrk Mills Rad), five cllectr radways. Highway 401 prevents any access t this cmmunity frm the nrth List f schls within the cluster. There is a ttal f five schls within this Schl Cluster Review Yrk Mills Cllegiate Secndary grades Etienne Brule Secndary Schl French Secndary Schl Winfields Junir High Schl Middle grades Harrisn Public Schl elementary grades Dunlace Public Schl elementary grades Describe streets and intersectins reviewed (e.g. rad class, vlumes, n. f lanes, speed limits, traffic cntrls, etc.) Majr Arterial Radways Five lanes r greater, Cllectr Radways Tw Lanes (8.5 metres in width) The types f traffic cntrls in this area vary frm Traffic Cntrl Signal, Pedestrian Crssvers, All Way Stp Cntrls Assisted Crssings are als present Adult Crssing Guards and Schl Patrller Prgrams

35 Discussin f Issues/Findings Attachment 2 Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets Incnsistent pavement markings (The intersectin f Yrk Mills Rad and Banbury Rad/Chipstead Rad Etienne Brule has zebra markings the intersectin f Yrk Mills Rad and Sandfield Rad Yrk Mills Cllegiate des nt) Nted that three hur parking is permitted n Dunlace Avenue ppsite Dunlace Public Schl Harrisn Avenue is partially unimprved which results in missing infrastructure Banbury Rad (Winfields Junir Public Schl), missing schl bus lading zne signage Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis At Banbury Rad and Yrk Mills Rad the predminant incident pattern was suthbund left turns with nrth/suth crssing n the east side f intersectin (Zebra markings are present) Increased awareness f the pedestrian crssings Prpsed Actins Installatin f Zebra pavement markings t identify the pedestrian crssing area at the intersectin f Yrk Mills Rad and Sandfield Rad Installatin f Pedestrian Ahead sign n the nrth side f Yrk Mills Rad fr westbund traffic west f Banbury Rad/Chipstead Rad ( Etienne Brule and Yrk Mills Cllegiate) Cnduct Schl Zne Review f the Parking and Stpping Regulatins in accrdance with the Schl Zne Guidelines (Practive vs Reactive currently we nly review a schl if requested Particularly, the installatin f apprpriate stpping prhibitins n the east side f Dunlace Drive between Meta Gate and Davean Drive in rder t imprve the flw f tw-way traffic and t discurage mid-blck crssings. In additin, installatin f tempral parking prhibitin t accmmdate drp-ff/pick-up activity frnting Dunlace Public Schl (cnsultatin with Dunlace Public Schl, Lcal Cuncillr and area residents is required) Determine the feasibility and apprpriateness f installing a yellw centre line n all radways, regardless f the classificatin, fr the limits f the schl zne Ensure that the apprpriate sidewalk cnnectins and accessibility ramps are lcated n Harrisn Rad Installatin f schl bus lading zne missing signage at a pint 45 metres nrth f Junewds Crescent (suth intersectin) (Winfields Junir Public Schl),

36 Review f Safety in Schl Znes Schl Cluster Safety Review Attachment 2 Schl Cluster I Centred near Yrk Mills Rd. at Parkwds Village Dr. Describe bundary streets This study area is lcated west side f Victria Park Avenue f the Nrth Yrk District and is cmprised f three majr arterial radways (Victria Park Avenue, Yrk Mills Rad and Parkwds Village Drive), ne cllectr rad (Fenside Drive) and three lcal radways (BrkbanksDrive, Lynedck Crescent and Rywd Drive). List f schls within the cluster. There are a ttal f six schls within this Schl Cluster Review. Rywd Public Schl St. Isaac Jgues Cathlic Schl Fenside Public Schl St. Madeleine Cathlic Schl Brkbanks Public Schl Dnview Middle Schl Describe streets and intersectins reviewed (e.g. rad class, vlumes, n. f lanes, speed limits, traffic cntrls, etc.) Parkwds Village Drive is a Majr Arterial rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h, Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 800 metres west f Parkwds Village Drive n Brkbanks Drive (Brkbanks Public Schl). Yrk Mills Rad is a Majr Arterial Rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h, Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 200 metres east f Ness Drive n Yrk Mills Rad (St. Isaac Jgues Cathlic Schl). Victria Park Ave is a Majr Arterial rad with an unpsted speed limit f 60 km/h, Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 600 metres west-side f Victria Park Avenue (Rywd Public Schl). Fenside Drive is a cllectr rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h, Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 800 metres nrth f Lynedck Crescent n Fenside Drive (Fenside Public Schl). Rywd Drive is a lcal rad with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h. Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 800 metres east f Baltray Crescent n Rywd Drive (Rywd Public Schl). Brkbanks Drive east f Fenside Drive is a lcal rad with a psted speed limit f 40 km/h. Cllisin ccurred in frnt f 217 Brkbanks Drive (Brkbanks Public Schl). Fenside Drive is a cllectr rad and Lynedck Crescent is a lcal rad bth with an unpsted speed limit f 50 km/h (40 km/h begin at nrth f Slidell Crescent). Clsest schl is lcated apprximately 800 metres nrth f Lynedck Crescent n Fenside Drive (Fenside Public Schl). The type f traffic cntrls in this area varies frm Pedestrian Crssver, Refuge Island and All Way Stp Cntrl. Adult Crssing Guards assisted crssing at Pedestrian Crssver and All Way Stp Cntrl.

37 Attachment 2 Discussin f Issues/Findings Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm rad safety audit sheets Fenside Public Schl 131 Fenside Drive During the site checked at this lcatin revealed the street light was nly at the west-side f Fenside Drive. N street lights were in frnt f the schl. Fenside Public Schl - Fenside Drive and Lynedck Crescent (All Way Stp Cntrl) During the site checked at this lcatin revealed the street light was nly at the suth/west crner. N Street lights at the east side f the intersectin. Brkbanks Public Schl -Brkbanks Drive and Fenside Drive During site checked at this lcatin revealed street lights were nly at the suth-side f Brkbanks Drive. N street lights n the nrth-side f Brkbanks Drive. Currently, thse schls have psted schl side parking/ppsite side n stpping regulatin. Fr the mst part, the existing cmbinatin f ff-street parking and schl side n-street parking perated well at thse lcatins. Safety issues/deficiencies identified frm cllisin analysis Tw f the cllisins reviewed ccurred in frnt f a schl. Fenside Public Schl - At this lcatin, the vehicle was travelling nrthbund n Fenside Drive. Pedestrian walk ff curb int the side f the vehicle. The driver stpped and gt ut f the vehicle t check the pedestrian, left the scene and failed t reprt t the cllisin centre. Pedestrian received minimal injuries. Brkbanks Public Schl - At this lcatin, the vehicle was travelling eastbund n Brkbanks Drive. Pedestrian was drpped ff n the nrth-side f the rad and the pedestrian ran ut frm behind the stpped vehicle and ran in frnt f the vehicle. Pedestrian received minimal injuries. Driver was nt charged.