August 4, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services
Subject:Robertson Crescent - Installation of parking meters and a taxicab stand (Downtown)
Purpose:
These adjustments are intended to provide convenient short term parking for customers of nearby businesses and to enable
taxicabs to legally stand and wait for fares in the vicinity of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable
Recommendations:
(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime be rescinded on:
a) the east side of the west branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point
32.0 metres further south;
b) the north side of the south branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 18.0 metres west of the east branch of Robertson
Crescent to a point 38.0 metres further west;
c) the east side of the east branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point
28.0 metres further south;
(2)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily and for a maximum
period of 60 minutes from 9:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the following day on:
a) the east side of the west branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point
32.0 metres further south;
b) the north side of the south branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 18.0 metres west of the east branch of Robertson
Crescent to a point 38.0 metres further west;
(3)That parking meters be installed to operate for a maximum period of 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily at a
rate of $1.00 for 30 minutes on:
a)the east side of the west branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point
32.0 metres further south;
b) the north side of the south branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 18.0 metres west of the east branch of Robertson
Crescent to a point 38.0 metres further west;
(4)That a "Taxicab Stand" for 4 vehicles be installed on the east side of the east branch of Robertson Crescent from a point
15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point 28.0 metres further south; and
(5)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:
Robertson Crescent was dedicated as a public highway in 1997. City Council at its meeting of April 16, 1998 adopted the
recommendations contained in my report of March 18, 1998 to the Toronto Community Council entitled, "Robertson
Crescent, south of Queens Quay West - Traffic Regulations" (Clause 19 in Toronto Community Council Report No. 3) and
in doing so authorized the prohibition of parking at anytime on both sides of Robertson Crescent in its entirety to establish
an initial parking control mechanism on this street.
The parking prohibition on Robertson Crescent in combination with regular enforcement by the Toronto Police Service's
Parking Enforcement Unit and Marine Unit (located on the south side of Robertson Crescent), has resolved many of the
parking problems that occurred on the street prior to its dedication as a public highway. Notwithstanding, it would appear
that the parking prohibition also has caused some inconvenience for business proprietors on Robertson Crescent and their
customers. Therefore, at the request of local merchants, a representative of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral (Premises No.
249 Queens Quay West) and representatives of the taxicab industry, Works staff, in consultation with Councillor Olivia
Chow's staff have investigated rescinding the parking prohibition where appropriate on sections of the west and south
branches of Robertson Crescent and in place thereof allowing short term metered parking and delineating a taxicab stand on
the east branch of Robertson Crescent across from the entrance to the above-noted hotel.
Robertson Crescent has a variable pavement width resulting from several indentations or lay-bys in the curb alignment
along the inner side of the "U" shape formed by Robertson Crescent. These lay-bys provide suitable locations where
vehicles may park/stop without impeding traffic operation on the street. Based on our assessment and discussions with the
persons noted above, short term metered parking as outlined in my recommendations should be allowed on:
a) the east side of the west branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point
32.0 metres further south; and
b) the north side of the south branch of Robertson Crescent from a point 18.0 metres west of the east branch of Robertson
Crescent to a point 38.0 metres further west.
Five parking meters would be installed at each of the foregoing locations to provide a total of 10 parking spaces on the
street.
Additionally, a "Taxicab Stand" for 4 vehicles should be installed on the east side of the east branch of Robertson Crescent
from a point 15.0 metres south of Queens Quay West to a point 28.0 metres further south to meet the requirements of the
Radisson Plaza Hotel Admiral and nearby businesses in Harbourfront.
Implementation of these regulations will not impact adversely on the operation of traffic on Robertson Crescent or at the
signalized intersection formed by Queens Quay West, Rees Street and the west branch of Robertson Crescent.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Ron Hamilton, Transportation Operations Coordinator, 392-1806
Director
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