November 25, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:A. Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Front Street West, south side, from Bay Street to Yonge Street fronting Premises No.
1 (Revenue Canada - Toronto Centre Branch) - Provision of an on-street loading zone for
disabled persons. (Downtown)
Purpose:
This proposal is intended to keep the area fronting Premises No. 1 Front Street West clear of
vehicles and to enhance pick-up/drop-off opportunity for disabled persons.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500 are
contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget. The removal of two
parking meters to facilitate the implementation of the loading zone for disabled persons will
result in the loss of about $6,040, annual revenue.
Recommendations:
(1)That a disabled persons loading zone be established on the south side of Front Street West,
from a point 67.0 metres east of Bay Street to a point 15.0 metres further east;
(2) That the one hour maximum parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Saturday on the south side of Front Street West, from Bay Street to Yonge Street, be
rescinded;
(3) That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Saturday on the south side of Front Street West, from Bay Street to a point 67.0
metres east;
(4)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Saturday on the south side of Front Street West, from a point 82.0 metres east of
Bay Street to Yonge Street; 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:
At the request of a representative of Revenue Canada - Toronto Centre Branch and in
consultation with Downtown Councillor Kyle Rae, I have investigated providing an on-street
disabled persons loading zone on the south side of Front Street West, from Bay Street to
Yonge Street fronting Premises No. 1 (Revenue Canada - Toronto Centre Branch) to facilitate
Wheeltrans pick-up/drop-off of disabled passengers.
This section of Front Street West is a divided roadway. The eastbound south branch of Front
Street West, from Bay Street to Yonge Street operates on a pavement width ranging between
10.0 metres and 16.0 metres. Parking is permitted for a maximum period of one hour from
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday (controlled by 16 parking meters) on the south
side and stopping is prohibited at anytime along the dividing centre median.
An on-street loading zone for disabled persons should be established on the south side of
Front Street West from a point 67.0 metres east of Bay Street to a point 15.0 metres further
east, fronting Premises No. 1 Front Street West to enhance access to the curb for disabled
persons visiting the Revenue Canada office and other federal department offices at Premises
No. 1 Front Street West.
It is noted that vehicles displaying valid disabled persons parking permits issued by the
Ministry of Transportation may temporarily stop in this zone while actively engaged in
dropping off/picking up disabled passengers but these vehicles will not be able to park within
the zone.
Implementation of this suggestion will result in the loss of two metered parking spaces on the
south side of Front Street West in an area where on-street parking is in high demand
throughout the day and the annual revenue for the City generated by these meters (as noted
above). Although this might present an inconvenience to able-bodied persons conducting
business in the area, the requirements for disabled persons visiting the federal offices
outweigh the minor inconvenience that the loss of 2 parking spaces will create.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Curt Russell, 392-7771,
Director
CR/cr
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