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August 18, 1998
To:Urban Environment and Development Committee
From:Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services
Subject:Various Amendments To Former Metropolitan Traffic By-Laws
Purpose:
To effect amendments to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws with
respect to entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable.
Funding Sources:
Funds associated with this work are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the changes, additions and deletions to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan
by-laws outlined in the attached Appendices be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
Discussion:
At the present time all traffic by-laws which were in place prior to this year within the seven municipalities are still in
effect and require distinct amendments. It will be some time before the consolidation of these by-laws is complete. In the
mean time it is necessary to amend the existing by-laws to legalize current conditions and provide for a means of
enforcement.
Our semi-annual review of various schedules of the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related
Metropolitan by-laws revealed a number of entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable and which should be
amended or deleted.
In general, the amendments identified in the Appendices to this report are housekeeping in nature and are required in order
to correct typographical/clerical errors or to formalize signage and pavement markings which exist on-street. Attached to
each Appendix 1 through 9 are explanatory notes describing why the amendments are being introduced.
In order to maintain current and accurate by-law information, it is recommended that the changes, additions and deletions
to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws listed in the attached
Appendices 1 through 9 be put into effect.
Conclusions:
The adoption of the by-law amendments identified in the Appendices to this report will improve the accuracy of
information contained in the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws and,
when necessary, allow for proper enforcement and prosecution.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Sandra Burk
Traffic Assistant
416-392-8750
David C. Kaufman
General Manager, Transportation Services
Barry H. Gutteridge
Commissioner, Works and Emergency Services
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Appendix 1
Schedule IV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Taxicab Stands
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Location |
Column 4
No. of
Taxicabs |
Column 5
Hours |
| DELETE: |
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| Bloor Street East
(M.T. 10) |
North |
A point 121.5 metres
east of Yonge Street
and a point 21
metres further east
thereof |
3 |
Anytime |
| INSERT: |
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| Bloor Street East
(M.T. 10) |
North |
A point 128.5 metres
east of Yonge Street
and a point 14
metres further east
thereof |
2 |
Anytime |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 1
Schedule IV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Taxicab Stands
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Bloor Street East, north side, east of Yonge
Street |
To amend taxicab stand location/dimensions in order to accommodate
Curb Lane Vending Site No.
CLV M1. |
Appendix 2
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Location |
| INSERT: |
|
| Wilson Avenue
(M.T. 24) |
Between the east curb line of the access to No. 1201 Wilson Avenue (Downsview
Provincial Government Plaza) and a point 30.5 metres west of the west curb line of
the access to No.1201 Wilson Avenue. |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 2
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Wilson Avenue, at access to No. 1201 Wilson
Avenue |
To reflect existing signage and pavement markings on-street. |
Appendix 3
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Prohibited
Times or Days |
| DELETE: |
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| Pape Avenue
(M.T. 43) |
West |
A point 180 metres north of O'Connor
Drive and a point 205 metres north
thereof |
Anytime |
| Warden Avenue
(M.T. 67) |
East |
Ellington Drive and point 181 metres
north thereof |
Anytime, Monday to Saturday |
| Weston Road
(M.T. 17) |
East |
Dee Avenue and Pineview Avenue |
Anytime |
| INSERT: |
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| Pape Avenue
(M.T. 43) |
West |
A point 180 metres north of O'Connor
Drive and a point 205 metres north of
O'Connor Drive |
Anytime |
| Warden Avenue
(M.T. 67) |
East |
Ellington Drive and a point 181 metres
north thereof |
Anytime |
| Weston Road
(M.T. 17) |
East |
Dee Avenue and Highway No. 401
Westbound Off-Ramp |
Anytime |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 3
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Pape Avenue, north of
O'Connor Drive |
To reflect existing signage on-street. |
| Warden Avenue, east side,
north of Ellington Drive |
The Metropolitan Transportation Committee, on August 16, 1993,
recommended that parking be permitted temporarily on Sundays on
the east side of Warden Avenue in front of No. 1385 Warden Avenue,
in order to allow Church parishioners to park on-street on Sundays.
The intent was that once off-street parking was available as a result of
the PRICE/COSTCO development, parking would again be
prohibited. The Church parking lot was expanded in conjunction with
construction of the PRICE/COSTCO store, which opened December
6, 1995. The church has confirmed that there is no longer a demand
for parking on Warden Avenue on Sundays for Church patrons, and
the "No Parking Anytime" regulation should be reinstated. |
| Weston Road, east side,
north of Dee Avenue |
To delete reference to Pineview Avenue, which no longer exists. |
Appendix 4
Schedule X to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Parking for Restricted Periods
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Times
or Days |
Column 5
Maximum
Period
Permitted |
| DELETE: |
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| Queen's Park
Crescent East
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point of 50.5 metres north
of Grosvenor Street and
Queen's Park Road North |
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
1 hour |
| Spadina Road
(M.T. 21) |
West |
A point 76.0 metres north of
Bloor Street West and
Dupont Street |
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday |
2 hours |
| INSERT: |
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| Queen's Park
Crescent East
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point of 50.5 metres north
of Grosvenor Street and
Queen's Park Road North |
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Saturday,
except Public Holidays |
1 hour |
| Spadina Road
(M.T. 21) |
West |
A point 76.0 metres north of
Bloor Street West and
Dupont Street |
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday and
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday |
2 hours |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 4
Schedule X to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Parking for Restricted Periods
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Queen's Park Crescent East |
To reflect existing signage on-street and to agree with parking meter
regulations. |
| Spadina Road, between a point 76 metres north
of Bloor Street West and Dupont Street |
To correct clerical error. Parking is also restricted to a maximum
period of two hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, as
per Clause No. 44 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 2,
adopted by Council March 4, 5 and 6, 1998. |
Appendix 5
Schedule XIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
One-Way Traffic Lanes
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Between |
Column 3
Lanes |
Column 4
Times
or Days |
Column 5
Direction |
| INSERT: |
|
|
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|
| Morningside Avenue
and Milner Avenue
(M.T. 69) |
Milner Avenue and a point 30.5
metres south thereof |
Easterly
Northbound |
Anytime |
Northbound
right-turning
(buses excepted) |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 5
Schedule XIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
One-Way Traffic Lanes
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Morningside Avenue and Milner Avenue |
To formalize existing signage and pavement markings for right-turn
only lane. |
Appendix 6
Schedule XV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Turns
| Column 1
Intersection or
Portion of Highway |
Column 2
Direction |
Column 3
Turns
Prohibited |
Column 4
Times or Days |
| DELETE: |
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| Spadina Avenue and
King Street West
(M.T. 21) |
Eastbound
and
Westbound |
Left |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
| Spadina Avenue and
Queen Street
(M.T. 21) |
Eastbound
and
Westbound |
Left |
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. except
Saturdays, Sundays and Public
Holidays |
| INSERT: |
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| Spadina Avenue and
King Street West
(M.T. 21) |
Eastbound
and
Westbound |
Left |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays
(streetcars excepted) |
| Spadina Avenue and
Queen Street West
(M.T. 21) |
Eastbound
and
Westbound |
Left |
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays
(streetcars excepted) |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 6
Schedule XV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Turns
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Spadina Avenue and King Street West |
To reflect existing signage on-street which exempts streetcars from
eastbound and westbound turn prohibitions at this location. |
| Spadina Avenue and Queen Street West |
To reflect existing signage on-street which exempts streetcars from
eastbound and westbound turn prohibitions at this location. |
Appendix 7
Schedule XVI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Compulsory Turns
| Column 1
Highway
Being Entered |
Column 2
Highway from which
Vehicle Enters |
Column 3
Highway Not
To Be Entered |
| DELETE: |
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| Kennedy Road
(M.T. 53) |
Antrim Crescent |
Premises on east side of Kennedy Road |
| INSERT: |
|
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| Kennedy Road
(M.T. 53) |
Antrim Crescent west of
Kennedy Road |
Antrim Crescent east of
Kennedy Road |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 7
Schedule XVI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Compulsory Turns
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Kennedy Road at Antrim Crescent |
As a result of development-related changes in the area, Antrim
Crescent now carries through east of Kennedy Road, so the eastbound
through-traffic prohibition should be amended to reflect same. |
Appendix 8
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 107-86
Parking Meters on Metropolitan Roads
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Days and Hours |
Column 5
Rate |
Column 6
Maximum
Permissible
Parking
Period |
| DELETE: |
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| Lower Jarvis
Street
(M.T. 31) |
East |
The Esplanade and
Front Street East |
9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Saturday,
except Public
Holidays |
$1.00
for
1 hour |
1 hour |
| INSERT: |
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| Lower Jarvis
Street
(M.T. 31) |
East |
The Esplanade and
Front Street East |
9:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Saturday,
except Public
Holidays |
$1.00
for
1 hour |
1 hour |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 8
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 107-86
Respecting Parking Meters on Metropolitan Roads
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Lower Jarvis Street, between The Esplanade
and Front Street East |
To reflect existing hours of operation for parking meters at this
location, and to agree with Schedule X (Parking for Restricted
Periods) of Uniform Traffic By-law. |
Appendix 9
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86
Pedestrian Crossovers on Metropolitan Roads
| Column 1
Roadway |
Column 2
Location |
| DELETE: |
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| Avenue Road |
Approximately 142 metres south of Caribou Road |
| Avenue Road |
Immediately south of Melrose Avenue |
| Steeles Avenue East |
Approximately 143 metres west of Conacher Drive, on the east side of
driveway to Brebeuf College School |
Explanatory Notes to Appendix 9
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86
Respecting Pedestrian Crossovers on Metropolitan Roads
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Avenue Road, south of Caribou Road |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on
September 1, 1994. |
| Avenue Road, south of Melrose Avenue |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on
January 15, 1987. |
| Steeles Avenue East, west of Conacher Drive |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on
July 27, 1988. |
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