01 25 2024 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Agenda The Township of Oro-Medonte
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Agenda
Townsh' f Council Chambers
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
5:30 p.m.
The Township of Oro-Medonte is committed to providing and maintaining a working
environment that is based on respect for the dignity and rights of everyone within the
organization and for those individuals visiting our organization.
The Township of Oro-Medonte supports and fosters an environment that is safe,
welcoming and respectful for all residents, visitors, members of Council and staff.
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1. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
3. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
3 - 4 a) Minutes of Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday,
November 27, 2023.
11 27 2023 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes
4. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers:
a) Councillor David Clark and Councillor Lori Hutcheson re: Development of
Committee Work Plan 2024-2026.
b) Lesley Buchan, Committee Member re: Reporting Speeding and Aggressive
Driving.
5 - 8 c) OCS2024-01, Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services
re: Speed Limit Review.
OCS2024-01
9 - 12 d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services and Karla
Musso-Garcia, Manager of Operations re: Community Safety Zone By-Law
Review.
2004-071
2005-077 A By-law to Amend 2004-071
5. Next Meeting Date:
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To be Confirmed.
6. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
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3.a) Minutes of Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday...
The Township of Oro-Medonte
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Townshipo'+ Meeting Minutes
Council Chambers
Proud Herita,Qe,Exciting Future
Monday, November 27, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Present: Councillor David Clark (Chair)
Councillor Lori Hutcheson
Martin Murray
Karen Brazier-Salo6
Zoe Rowe-Watson
Lesley (Leigh) Buchan
Taylor Green
Staff Present: Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services
Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk
Councillor Clark assumed the Chair and called the meeting to order.
1. Agenda Approval:
a) Motion to Approve the Agenda.
Motion No. TC231127-1
Moved by Brazier-Salo, Seconded by Murray
It is recommended that the agenda for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting
held on Monday, November 27, 2023 be received and approved.
Carried.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest:
None declared.
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3.a) Minutes of Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday...
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Minutes — Monday, November 27, 2023.
3. Reports of Members of Council/Municipal Officers:
a) Orientation:
1 . Introduction of Members;
2. Procedural By-law (By-law 2023-043);
3. Remuneration and Expenses By-law (By-law 2023-057);
4. Accessibility Policy (POL-AODA-4);
5. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (By-law 2023-090);
6. Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8
Motion No. TC231127-2
Moved by Rowe-Watson, Seconded by Buchan
It is recommended that the Orientation materials, as outlined on the agenda, and
presented by Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk and Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and
Community Services, be received.
` Carried.
4. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, January 25, 2024.
5. Adjournment:
a) Motion to Adjourn.
Motion No. TC231127-3
Moved by Green, Seconded by Brazier-Salo
It is recommended that we do now adjourn at 6:22 p.m.
Carried.
Councillor David Clark, Chair Yvonne Aubichon, Clerk
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4.c) OCS2024-01 , Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Service...
Township o�
Staff Report Proud Heritage, Exciting Future
To: Traffic Safety Committee
From: Justin Metras — Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects
Meeting Date: January 25, 2024
Report No: OCS2024-01
Subject: Speed Limit Review
Type: Requires Action _x_ or For Information Only
Motion No.
Recommendation
It is recommended that:
1. That Report No. OCS 2024-01 be received and adopted.
2. That it is recommended to Council that the speed limit on the specified road sections
be amended as outlined in OCS2024-01.
3. That the amended By-law be brought forward for Councils ratification.
4. That Staff continue to work with the Ontario Provincial Police to facilitate speed
enforcement in priority locations.
5. That The Traffic Safety Task Force continue to target and monitor proactive road
safety initiatives.
Background
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) as amended authorizes the Council of a
Municipality to pass By-laws to prescribe a lower rate of speed for motor vehicles on a
highway or portion of a highway under its jurisdiction.
By-law 2022-069 authorizes a decrease in the speed limit for multiple roads within the
Township. This By-law was last reviewed and updated in 2022. Since the last review, a
number of locations have been identified for additional review by Staff and Council as well
as areas where consistent concerns have been raised by the community.
Operations and Community Services January 25,2024
Report No. 2024-01 Page 1 of 4
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4.c) OCS2024-01 , Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Service...
Analysis
From November 7t"-9th, 2023, 72-hour traffic counts with speed data was collected at the
seven (7) identified locations throughout the Township and assessed using the
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Canadian Guidelines for Establishing
Canadian Speed Limits and review of 85t" percentile travel speeds.
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Canadian Guidelines for Establishing
Posted Speed Limits provides a means of evaluating speed limits in consideration of the
road classification, function, physical characteristics and condition of any given road
section. The intent of the guidelines is to enhance road safety through credible posted
speed limits that match the expectation of drivers for a given road and its surrounding
environment. The TAC guidelines consider the following criteria in establishing
appropriate speed limits:
❑ road classification;
❑ roadside environment;
❑ number of lanes;
❑ horizontal and vertical geometry;
❑ lane width;
❑ roadside hazards;
❑ other road users (eg. pedestrians, cyclists);
❑ road surface;
❑ number of intersecting streets;
❑ driveway access; and
❑ on-street parking.
When conducting a speed limit review, common industry practice is to establish the 85th
percentile speed as a starting point in determining whether the existing speed limit is
appropriate. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85% of motorists
operate their vehicle on any given road. The 85th percentile concept is based on the
theory that the large majority of drivers:
❑ are reasonable and prudent;
❑ do not want to be involved in a motor vehicle accident; and
❑ desire to reach their destination in the shortest possible time
Based on these assumptions, the 85th percentile speed (which represents the large
majority) observed under good conditions (i.e. favourable weather and visibility) may be
considered as the maximum safe speed for that location.
The speed limit and 85th percentile speed should be relatively comparable - thus
indicating that the function and physical characteristics of the road are properly
communicated, understood and respected by motorists. Ideally, the 85th percentile speed
should be A±10 km/h of the speed limit. It is noted that the 85th percentile is a useful tool
to inform selection of an appropriate speed limit; however, it is to be considered in the
context of various factors.
Operations and Community Services January 25,2024
Report No. 2024-01 Page 2 of 4
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4.c) OCS2024-01 , Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Service...
A summary of the speed assessment for each road section is provided below. Where the
TAC assessment recommends an increase or decrease of 10 km/h, but the 85th
percentile suggests that the existing speed limit is appropriate, a recommendation to
maintain the existing speed limit has been made. The recommendations include
considerations for TAC, the 85th percentile, the speed limit of adjacent road segments
and application of other safety recommendations where applicable.
FALL 2023 TRAVEL SPEED REVIEW
of
Posted vehicles ,h
Speed Average over a 85 Recommended Speed limits on Additional
Road Segment Limit vehicles current percentile speed(km/h) adjacent roads comments
(km/h) Recommendations
per day posted (km/h)
speed limit
Procee Circle 50 km/h 329 3% 41 km/h 50 hange)o NA Low volluumde,local None
Maplecrest Court- 50 km/h Low volume,local
Horseshoe Valley road 50 km/h 337 16% 50 km/h (no change) NA road None
to end
Line 8 North Horseshoe 80 km/h South 60 km/h
Valley Road to Mount 80 km/h 679 39% 88 km/h (no change) North 80 km/h None None
St.Louis Road
Reduced speed
Line 9 North- North 80 km/h limit is reflective of Targeted enforcement
Warminister Sideroad to 80 km/h 1159 61% 96 km/h 70 km/h South 80 km/h the verticle regardless of speed limit
Mount St.Louis Road alighnment and the lowering
driveway density
Given the
straight/flat
alignment the
Line 9 North-Mount St. South 50 km/h excess travel
Louis Road to 80 km/h 827 69% 98 km/h 80 km/h (dead end)North speed are Targeted enforcement
Moonstone Road (no change) 80 km/h expected. 12 of the
driveways are
located within a
350m section on a
3km road segment
Line 13 North- 80 km/h& North N/A South
Horseshoe Valley road 80 km/h 1269 42% 90 km/h 50km/h N/A Targeted enforcement
to Warminister Sideroad No change)
Line 14 South-Hwy 11 60 km/h 2154 79% 81 km/h 60km/h North N/A South Speeding is a Targeted enforcement
Ito Lakeshore Road no change)
N/A significant concern
The data collection on travel speeds has revealed the prevalence of excess travel speeds
throughout the Township. A concern that is consistently shared by many residents across
the Township. Lowering speed limits alone will not address this issue. Rather, a holistic
approach is required. An optimal program consists of establishing appropriate speed
limits, proactive speed enforcement, community education, roadside safety (road design,
signage, line painting, hazard mitigation etc.) and traffic calming in certain circumstances.
The Township will continue to work with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Traffic
Safety Committee in collecting and sharing data for proactive speed enforcement in "hot
spots" and problematic areas. In addition, the recently acquired dynamic speed control
Operations and Community Services January 25,2024
Report No. 2024-01 Page 3 of 4
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4.c) OCS2024-01 , Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Service...
signs and the specialized fleet vehicle will be deployed across the Township's 615 km
road network.
Policies/Legislation
• Ontario Highway Traffic Act
• By-law 2022-069 Speed Limit By-law
Corporate Strategic Goals
• Community Safety
Consultations
• Director, Operations and Community Services
• Manager, Operations
• Tatham Engineering
Conclusion
Report OCS 2024- 01 has provided a summary of the speed limit review conducted and
has outlined specific recommendations to amend By-law 2022-069 to decrease speed
limits. Speed limit adjustments will continue to be monitored and additional measures
developed through the Traffic Safety Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
Justin Metras C.E.T. CRS-S
Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects
Operations and Community Services January 25,2024
Report No. 2024-01 Page 4 of 4
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4.d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services and Karla ..
AMENDED
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2004-071
Being a By-law to Designate Community Safety Zones
WHEREAS Section 214.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, as
amended, authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws to designate a part of a
highway under its jurisdiction as a Community Safety Zone;
AND WHEREAS Section 214.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.H.8, as amended, requires that a by-law designating a Community Safety Zone
shall specify the hours, days and months when the designation is in effect;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it necessary and expedient, and in the public interest to enact a By-law to
designate Community Safety Zones with the Township of Oro-Medonte;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte enacts as follows;
1. That a Community Safety Zone be designated on those roads described in
Schedule"A"attached hereto;
2. That the Community Safety Zones, as designated in Schedule"A"attached
hereto, shall be in effect at all times;
3. That the attached Schedule"A"shall form part of this By-Law;
4. That this By-law shall come into full force and effect upon the day of final
passage thereof.
By-law read a first and second time this 16t" day of June 2004.
By-law read a third time and finally passed this 23rd day of June 2004.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
M `or,J. Neil Craig :.
Clerk, Ma lyn Pennyco
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4.d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services and Karla ...
Schedule"A"
to By-law No. 2004-071 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Name of Highway From To
1. Warminster Sideroad Highway 12 westerly 1020 metres
2. Line 13 North Warminster Sideroad southerly 560 metres
3. Line 11 North 15/16 Sideroad northerly 400 metres
4. Line it North 15/16 Sideroad southerly 400 metres
5. Line 5 South Highway No. 11 southerly 200 metres
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4.d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services and Karla ...
Cz THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2005-077
Being a By-Law to Amend By-law No. 2004-071,
"Being a By-Law To Designate Community Safety Zones"
WHEREAS Section 214.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, as
amended, authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws to designate a part of a highway
under its jurisdiction as a Community Safety Zone;
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amended, requires that a by-law designating a Community Safety Zone shall specify the
hours, days and months when the designation is in effect;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Township of Oro-Medonte did, on the 23rQ day of
June, 2004 enact By-law No. 2004-071 to designate community safety zones on certain
roads within the Township of Oro-Medonte;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2004-071 be replaced in its entirety with
Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2005-077, attached hereto and forming part of this
by-law.
2. That Section 2 of By-law No. 2004-071 be amended by striking the works "at all
times" and replaced with "as identified in the Schedule".
3_ That this By-law shall come into force and take Pffect nn its final nassinn therPnf
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 13T" DAY OF JULY, 2005.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 13T" DAY OF JULY, 2005.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
13� &�� CAI� -
M or, J. Neil Craig
Clerk, Mari lygf Pen nycook Page 11 of 12
4.d) Shawn Binns, Director, Operations and Community Services and Karla ...
Schedule "A"
to By-law No, 2005-077 for
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Name of Highway From TO Duration
Warminster Sideroad Highway 12 westerly 1020 metres at all times- 24 hours
per day, seven days per
week
Line 13 North Warminster Sideroad southerly 560 metres at all times - 24 hours
per day, seven days per
week
Line 11 North 15/16 Sideroad northerly 400 metres at all times - 24 hours
per day, seven days per
week
Line 11 North 15/16 Sideroad southerly 400 metres at all times - 24 hours
per day, seven days per
week
Line 5 South Highway No. 11 southerly 200 metres at all times - 24 hours
per day, seven days per
week
Line 15 North Highway 12 Bass Lake Sideroad May 1 to October 1
each year, 24 hours per
day, seven days per
week
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