June 29, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City
Works Services
Subject:Boon Avenue, both sides, from St. Clair Avenue West to the first lane north -
Implementation of a "No Standing Anytime" prohibition. (Davenport)
Purpose:
To implement a "No Standing Anytime" prohibition on both sides of Boon Avenue, from
St. Clair Avenue West to the first lane north, in order to reduce the incidence of illegally
parked vehicles.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
1. That the alternate side parking prohibition which operates from St. Clair Avenue West to
the north limit of Davenport Ward be adjusted to operate from the first lane north of St.
Clair Avenue West to the north limit of Davenport Ward;
2. That standing be prohibited at anytime on both sides of Boon Avenue, from St. Clair
Avenue West to the first lane north; and
3. That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to
give effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are
required.
Comments:
At the request of Councillor Betty Disero, in consultation with Toronto Fire Services,
Works staff have investigated the feasibility of introducing a "No Standing Anytime"
prohibition on both sides of the above noted section of Boon Avenue to reduce traffic
congestion, resulting from illegally parked vehicles on both sides of the roadway.
The subject section of Boon Avenue operates one-way northbound with a pavement width
of 7.3 metres. Stopping is currently prohibited on both sides of the roadway from 6:00 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m. daily and parking is otherwise permitted for a maximum period of three hours
on an alternate side basis.
Toronto Fire Services staff have requested that more stringent parking restrictions be
implemented on the section of Boon Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to the first lane
north, to assist in reducing the incidence of illegally parked vehicles. Site investigation
conducted by Works staff has confirmed that on many occasions the subject section of
roadway was rendered impassable for fire trucks and other large vehicles, as a result of
motorists parking on both sides of the street.
Experience has indicated that the higher set fine associated with "No Standing"
prohibitions, as opposed to "No Parking" prohibitions, and increased willingness on the part
of Toronto Police Service staff to tow vehicles parked in a "No Standing" zone, serve as
effective deterrents in reducing the incidence of illegal parking.
The pick-up/discharge of passengers from vehicles that are temporarily stopped within a
"No Standing" zone is permitted, however it should be noted that the loading/unloading of
merchandise from curbside is prohibited and that such a restriction could negatively impact
on businesses located within the subject section of Boon Avenue.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Colin Booth
Senior Traffic Investigator, 392-7771
Director.
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