Colborne Street, South Side, from Leader Lane to
Scott Street/Victoria Street -
Prohibition of Standing at Anytime (Downtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March 9, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City
Works Services:
Purpose:
This proposal is intended to deter long term parking, improve manoeuvrability for large delivery
vehicles backing into the off-street loading areas and reduce sightline obstruction for motorists
exiting parking garages/delivery areas located on Colborne Street.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
(1) 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 Colborne Street, from Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street,
be rescinded;
(2) That standing be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Colborne Street, from
Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street; 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 a representative of the King Edward Hotel (Premises No. 37 King Street East)
and in consultation with Downtown Councillor Kyle Rae, I have investigated prohibiting
standing at anytime on the south side of Colborne Street, from Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria
Street to deter long term parking, improve manoeuvrability for large delivery vehicles backing
into the loading dock at the rear of the King Edward Hotel and improve sightlines for motorists
exiting from numerous parking garages/delivery areas located on this section of Colborne Street.
Colborne Street operates one-way westbound from Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street on a
pavement width of 8.5 metres. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the north side of the street
and a taxi-cab stand for 5 vehicles has been designated in this area. Parking is permitted on the
south side of Colborne Street, from Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street.
Based on my assessment, vehicles parked/stopped on the south side of Colborne Street, from
Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street impede delivery operations at the King Edward Hotel and
reduce sightlines for motorists exiting from the numerous parking garages/delivery areas located
on this section of Colborne Street.
To rectify this situation and to enhance operational safety, standing should be prohibited at
anytime on the south side of Colborne Street, from Leader Lane to Scott/Victoria Street.
Implementation of this suggestion would result in the loss of three parking spaces on the south
side of Colborne Street. However, the benefits to delivery operations at the King Edward Hotel
and enhanced sightlines for motorists entering the street from adjacent parking facilities
outweigh the inconvenience that the loss of these parking spaces might create.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Curt Russell, 392-7771