May 14, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:A. Koropeski, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
Subject:Cherry Street, west side, from Polson Street to a point 50 metres south - Amendment to parking regulations (Don
River)
Purpose:
To amend the existing parking regulations on the west side of Cherry Street from Polson Street to a point 50 metres south.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable
Recommendations:
(1) That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Cherry Street from Polson Street to a point 50 metres south;
and
(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Comments:
At the request of a local business owner, Works staff have investigated the feasibility of prohibiting parking on the west
side of Cherry Street from Polson Street to a point 50 metres south as vehicles parked at this location interfere with other
vehicles attempting to access the driveway to his property.
Cherry Street in the vicinity of Polson Street operates two-way on a pavement width of approximately 18.3 metres. Parking
is currently prohibited on the west side of Cherry Street from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. daily, south of Polson Street to the
Ship Channel and permitted to a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides
of Cherry Street from the Ship Channel to Villiers Street.
Site observations conducted by Works staff have confirmed that during the weekday, daytime hours, there is little demand
for on-street parking at this location. Accordingly, the above noted request to prohibit parking on the west side of Cherry
Street, south of Polson Street (which would result in the loss of approximately 6 on-street parking spaces during the
daytime hours) would have a negligible impact on surrounding businesses.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Stephen Benjamin, Manager of Transportation Operations, 392-7773
Director
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