Introduction of Parking Prohibition

Windsor Road

 The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District:

 Purpose:

 To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Windsor Road between Kingsview Boulevard and the south limit of the road.

 Funding Sources:

 The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation Department=s Operating Budget.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Windsor Road between Kingsview Boulevard and the south limit of the road; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

 Background:

 The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Windsor Road (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition for both sides of Windsor Road between Kingsview Boulevard and the south limit of the road. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

 Comments:

 Windsor Road is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate area is predominantly residential.

 The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Windsor Road is the close proximity of this street to the high density housing complexes located on Dixon Road. The residents of these buildings are parking on Windsor Street rather than using the parking facilities on site. At many times, both sides of the street are being utilized, normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation. A staff review of the parking supply available at these buildings clearly indicates that adequate parking facilities have been provided on the premises of 320/330/340/370/380/390 Dixon Road. Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

 Conclusions:

 Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus among the affected residents, Council=s endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

 Contact Name:

 Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

 (Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting May 27, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)