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cross the road when a suitable gap exists in the traffic Or when they
see that vehicles have come to a complete stop before the crosswalk.

e. The visibility on both approaches to this crosswalk is good. The
location of the wooden utility poles in front of the curbs does not
have much of an effect on ebstructing the driver's view of the
crosswalk.

£. Although the crosswalk Warning signs at the edge of the road are
Clearly visible, it is possible that they may be obstructed should a
large truck be parked next to it. A justification therefore exists
to implement a No Parking Restriction Zone next to these signs.

Prairie and Toronto Intersection

a. Again, due to the available number of gaps in the traffic pedestrians
do not have difficulty crossing the road at this intersection. The
installation of a pedestrian actuated Signal light is not justifiable
at this time.

dD. During our field observations, it was apparent that because of the
available gaps in the traffic and the convenience, a large number of
George Pearkes school students cross Prairie at Ulster instead of
Toronto.

Alderman Laking reported that it has been brought to his attention that a
large number of wheel-chaired residents have difficulty crossing Prairie at
Toronto. In order not to have to detour to Coast Meridian or Regina where
crosswalks exist, they would like to have a crosswalk established at Toronto
for their convenience. The Committee felt that this request is reasonable.

The approximate cost for painting a crosswalk and the installation of the
necessary warning signs is $600.

Video tapes of the field observations along this section of Prairie Avenue
are available for viewing in the Engineering Department should members of
Council be interested,

SRT. we SKB
T.M. Chong;-P. Eng.,
City Engineer

City Treasurer's Comments

Funds are available in the 1989 Capital Budget to cover the cost of the

works stated in the recommendations.

é o Maitland,
‘/City Treasurer

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