November 24, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Waller Avenue, south side, Windermere Avenue to 15 metres east - Introduction of a
"No Stopping Anytime" prohibition (High Park)
Purpose:
To prohibit stopping at anytime on the south side of Waller Avenue, for a distance of 15
metres east of Windermere Avenue, in order to improve the flow of traffic and eliminate the
sight line obstruction created by vehicles parked too close to the intersection.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $400.00 are
contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
(1)That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Waller Avenue from
Windermere Avenue to a point 15 metres east of Windermere Avenue; and
(2)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 High Park Councillor David Miller, Works staff investigated the feasibility
of implementing a "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition to replace the statutory 15 metres to
corner parking prohibition on the south side of Waller Avenue, east of Windermere Avenue,
to prevent the parking of vehicles too close to the corner at Windermere Avenue. These
parked vehicles are creating queues on Windermere Avenue and are obstructing motorists
entering/exiting the intersection. This creates a conflict between pedestrians crossing the street
on the east side of Waller Avenue and northbound/southbound motorists on Windermere
Avenue attempting to enter/exit Waller Avenue.
Waller Avenue in the vicinity of Windermere Avenue operates two-way with a pavement
width of 7.3 metres and a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Parking is currently
prohibited at anytime on the north side of the street. Parking is permitted for a maximum
period of ten minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the south side of Waller Avenue, from a point 15 metres east
of Windermere Avenue to a point 66 metres further east to facilitate a "Student
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone". Parking is permitted for a maximum period of one hour at all other
times during the day until 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, within the limits of the "Student
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone" to encourage parking turn-over during off-peak periods. The permit
parking system does not operate on this section of Waller Avenue and parking is otherwise
permitted for a maximum period of three hours.
In view of the safety concerns noted above, the temporary halting of vehicles within the 15
metre to corner parking prohibited area is not desirable. While these areas are sometimes used
for loading purposes (a legal activity within a parking prohibited area), the hazard created at
this location places pedestrians crossing Waller Avenue and motorists entering/exiting Waller
Avenue at risk.
Accordingly, it is recommended that stopping be prohibited at anytime on south side of
Waller Avenue for a distance of 15 metres east of Windermere Avenue.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Spiros Stamopoulos, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771
Director
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