October 14, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John Thomas, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Stopping Prohibition:
Evans Avenue, West of Kipling Avenue
(Lakeshore-Queensway)
Purpose:
To propose a No Stopping prohibition on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50 metres west of Kipling
Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of regulatory signs are contained in the Transportation Service Division's
Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)a No Stopping Prohibition be introduced on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50 metres west of Kipling
Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof; and
(2)the attached by-laws (Attachments No. 1 and No. 2) receive Council approval.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division, - District 2, has received numerous complaints regarding trucks stopping for long
periods of time on the south side of Evans Avenue in front of #386, west of Kipling Avenue. A map of the area is
Attachment No. 3.
A No Stopping Prohibition exists on the north side of Evans Avenue from Kipling Avenue to a point 135metres thereof.
A No Parking Anytime Prohibition exists on the south side of Evans Avenue. A bus stop is located on south side at the
south-west corner of Evans Avenue and Kipling Avenue.
Comments:
A site investigation by staff revealed that the majority of the drivers are parking their trucks on the south side of Evans
Avenue in this area of #386 to frequent the local coffee shops/restaurants. These parked vehicles are impeding the
eastbound traffic flow on Evans Avenue and are restricting the drivers view of the traffic on Evans Avenue when exiting
the driveways of the commercial properties in this area.
Conclusions:
The introduction of a No Stopping Prohibition on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50meters west of Kipling
Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof, will improve the eastbound traffic flow on Evans Avenue and the site lines at
the driveways in this area.
Contact Name:
Mark Hargot, Traffic Co-ordinator - Transportation and Engineering Planning.
(416)394-8453; Fax (416)394-8942
John Thomas,
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
ccStreet File "Rathburn Road"
