Proposed Implementation of Parking
Restrictions on Broadway Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 12, 1998)
from the Commissioner of Development Services, East York:
Purpose:
To report to the May 27, 1998, meeting of the East York Community Council on the proposed implementation
of a AOne Hour Parking, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday@ restriction on Broadway Avenue,
between Bayview Avenue and Bessborough Drive.
Financial Implications:
The proposed work can be accommodated in the Current Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
AIt is recommended that:
(1)the necessary By-law be amended to implement a AOne Hour Parking, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday@ restriction on the north side of Broadway Avenue, from Bessborough Drive to a point 56 metres west
of Bessborough Drive, and;
(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect
thereto.@
Background:
The Works and Emergency Services Department received a concern on April 16, 1998, from Mr. Bob Murray,
324 Bessborough Drive, regarding vehicles parking for extended periods of time on Broadway Avenue,
adjacent to his property. He requested that a AOne Hour Parking@ zone be implemented in this area, similar to
the parking restrictions on adjacent streets.
Discussion:
Broadway Avenue, between Bayview Avenue and Bessborough Drive, is regulated by a ANo Parking
Anytime@ restriction on the south side of the street and a ANo Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to
Friday@ from Bessborough Drive to a point 56 metres west of Bessborough Drive. The remaining area on the
north side is regulated by a ANo Parking Anytime@ restriction because of the proximity of the traffic signals
at Bayview Avenue and Bessborough Drive. The existing parking restrictions are illustrated in Appendix >A=.
A study of the posted parking restrictions in the Broadway Avenue/Bessborough Drive area revealed that
parking is regulated by AOne Hour Parking@ or ANo Parking Anytime@ restrictions except for the part block
on Broadway Avenue adjacent to Mr. Murray=s residence at 324 Bessborough Drive. It would appear that
motorists are attracted to this location because there is no signed AOne Hour Parking@ restriction like the
adjacent streets. Therefore, to maintain consistency in the signed parking regulations in the area, it is
recommended that a AOne Hour Parking, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday@ restriction be
implemented on the north side of Broadway Avenue, between Bessborough Drive and a point 56 metres west
of Bessborough Drive.
The installation of this restriction is not expected to affect St. Augustine Church on Bayview Avenue at
Broadway Avenue since the church has an on-site parking lot for parishioners. There is an existing ANo
Parking Anytime@ regulation adjacent to the church grounds due to the proximity of the traffic signals at
Bayview Avenue and Broadway Avenue.
Conclusions:
Where parking is permitted on streets in the Broadway Avenue/Bessborough Drive area, it is regulated by a
AOne Hour Parking@ restriction, except for a portion on the north side of Broadway Avenue, west of
Bessborough Drive, adjacent to 324 Bessborough Drive.
To maintain consistency in the signed parking regulations in the area, and to reduce long-term parking that is
being experienced at this location, it is recommended that a AOne Hour Parking, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Friday@ restriction be implemented on the north side of Broadway Avenue, between Bessborough
Drive and a point 56 metres west of Bessborough Drive.
Contact Name:
Bryan Muir
Transportation Technologist
778-2227
bmuir@borough.eastyork.on.ca
(Copy of Appendix A: Parking on Broadway Avenue is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)