The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (February 23, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services:

Purpose:

This proposal is intended to increase parking availability for residents.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

(1) That the following parking prohibitions be rescinded:

(a) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the east side of Walnut Avenue from Adelaide Street West to Richmond Street West;

(b) from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the north side of Adelaide Street West from Shaw Street to Massey Street;

(c) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the north side of Adelaide Street West from Crawford Street to Strachan Avenue;

(d) from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the east side of Crawford Street from King Street West to Adelaide Street West;

(e) at anytime on the west side of Crawford Street from King Street West to Adelaide Street West;

(f) at anytime on the south side of Adelaide Street West from Crawford Street to Shaw Street;

(2) That parking be restricted to a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday:

(a) on the south side of Adelaide Street West from Shaw Street to Crawford Street;

(b) on both sides of Crawford Street from King Street West to Adelaide Street West; 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 former Ward 4 City of Toronto Councillor Martin Silva on behalf of local residents, staff have investigated the feasibility of rescinding various parking prohibitions on the following streets to provide additional parking opportunities for residents:

Walnut Avenue between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West:

Parking is prohibited at anytime on the west side and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Walnut Avenue between Adelaide Street West and Richmond Street West.

In February of 1997, this section of Walnut Avenue was converted from a two-way street to a one-way operation, reducing overall traffic volume and reducing the need for the daytime parking prohibition. Parking demand from local residents is high. Rescinding the parking prohibition from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily, on the east side of Walnut Avenue would provide parking throughout the day on this section of the street (12 spaces) without adversely affecting operational safety.

Adelaide Street West between Massey Street and Shaw Street:

Adelaide Street West between Massey Street and Shaw Street operates two-way and has a pavement width which varies between 10.7 m (west of Crawford Street) and 7.4 m (east of Crawford Street). Parking is prohibited at anytime on the south side and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily on the north side (east of Crawford Street) and from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. , Monday to Friday on the north side (west of Crawford Street). The permit parking system is in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., daily. Parking is limited to a maximum of 1 hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., on the north side of Adelaide Street West, west of Crawford Street (subject to rush hour restrictions).

Parking demand by residents has increased on this street due to recent residential construction in this neighbourhood. I note that more residential construction is currently in progress and proposed for this neighbourhood which will further increase parking demand.

Adelaide Street West, west of Crawford Street is wide enough to accommodate parking on both sides. This proposal would increase the number of parking spaces by 12 (100 percent) and should not affect traffic operation. In conjunction with permitting parking on the south side of the street, a one hour parking regulation as in effect on the north side should also be implemented on the south side.

Adelaide Street West, east of Crawford Street is not wide enough to accommodate parking on both sides. However, the parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of the street could be rescinded to provide additional parking spaces during these hours of the day, without adversely affecting operational safety.

Crawford Street between King Street West and Adelaide Street West:

Crawford Street between King Street West and Adelaide Street West operates two-way and has a pavement width of 10.7 metres. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the west side and from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side. As noted above, the increased demand for resident parking in this neighbourhood also applies on this street.

This section of Crawford Street is wide enough to accommodate parking on both sides which would increase the number of parking spaces by 13. In conjunction with permitting parking on the west side of the street, a one hour parking restriction should be implemented on both sides between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday to coincide with parking regulations on adjacent streets.

The parking prohibition from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of the street is no longer necessary and if rescinded would provide an additional 8 parking spaces during these hours of the day without adversely affecting operational safety.

Shaw Street between King Street West and Queen Street West:

Shaw Street between King Street West and Queen Street West operates two-way and has a pavement width which varies between 7.5 metres (north of Adelaide Street West) and 8.3 metres (south of Adelaide Street West). Parking is prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side and parking is permitted to a maximum of one hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the west side. The permit parking system is in effect on both sides of this street.

Shaw Street is a collector roadway and due to the moderately high traffic volume during the daytime from Monday to Friday, the current parking regulations should be maintained.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bob Runnings, 392-7771.