County uses Enbridge Grant to make safety improvements to CR14/Graham Side Road intersection

Stop-sign enhancements are expected to improve safety at the busy intersection of County Road 14 and Graham Side Road in the Town of Kingsville, just east of Cottam. The enhancements were funded largely by a $5,000 Fueling Futures grant from Enbridge. 

On average, more than 1,000 vehicles every day pass through the intersection east-west, along County Road 14, per traffic-logging data. And it is estimated that another 400-500 vehicles a day cross the intersection north-south, along Graham Side Road. It’s a two-way-stop intersection, with the stop signs on Graham.

Investigations reveal a common trend at some intersections in the County of drivers failing to obey traffic controls and failing to yield the right of way. CR14/Graham is one of these dangerous intersections. 

Earlier, clearer warnings to drivers approaching such intersections – in particular, enhanced signage and flashing beacons on the stop signs – have been shown to increase compliance and reduce collision risk. These warning signs significantly increase driver awareness and intersection safety.

To make this particular intersection safer, the County has added stop-sign enhancements on Graham Side Road, on each side approaching the intersection – with a “stop sign ahead” warning sign a couple hundred metres away. As well, a larger stop sign has been installed at the intersection, with an added flashing red beacon on top.

Read more about the Enbridge Fueling Futures program!

https://www.enbridgegas.com/about-enbridge-gas/giving-back-to-communities.