Designation of Loading Areas and On-Street Parking
Spaces in Downtown Toronto for Use by Motor Coaches.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the report (March 27, 1998)
from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, subject to amending Appendices 2 and 4 to provide that parking
meter rates for motor coaches be $5.00 per hour within the central business district and $2.00 per hour outside of
the central business district.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports, for the information of Council, having requested:
(1)requested the President of the Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc. to submit a further report thereon directly to
Council, for consideration with this matter on June 3, 1998; such report to include comment on the cost of commercially
parking a bus off-street in the City of Toronto; and
(2)requested the Executive Director and Chief Planner, Urban Planning Division, to review the issue of the provision of
off-street loading facilities for motor coaches with a view to ensuring that the design and location of new attractions and
hotels include a mandatory requirement to provide appropriate off-street parking and loading facilities for motor coaches;
and to submit a report thereon directly to Council, for consideration with this matter on June 3, 1998; and
(3)requested the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, to submit a report directly to Council, for consideration with
this matter on June 3, 1998, on:
(a)the feasibility of Parking Control Officers enforcing the City's idling by-law as it applies to motor coaches; and
(b)whether or not the City of Toronto has the ability to impose emission standards on motor coaches operating within the
City.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee submits the following report (March 27, 1998) from the
Interim Functional Lead, Transportation:
Purpose:
The purpose of this proposal is to implement a programme which will assist in organizing the loading/unloading and
mitigate the impacts of on-street parking activity by motor coaches in the downtown area of the City of Toronto. In total,
about 60 loading spaces would be delineated while about 70 longer stay bus parking spaces would be provided at various
locations on City streets.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed plan (approximately $17,000.00) are contained in the 1998
Current Budget estimates.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that in order to provide positive guidance to the operators of motor coaches:
(1)on-street loading areas and parking areas should be defined by appropriate signage;
(2)the parking and/or stopping regulations on the sections of Adelaide Street West, Richmond Street West, Jarvis Street
and University Avenue (former Metropolitan roadways) identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(3)the parking, standing, stopping and/or parking meter regulations on the sections of Adelaide Street West, Richmond
Street West, Jarvis Street and University Avenue (former Metropolitan roadways) identified in Appendix 2 of this report be
adopted;
(4)the loading, parking and/or parking meter regulations on the sections of Asquith Avenue, Bay Street, Commissioners
Street, Front Street East/West, Queen Street West, Victoria Street and Wellesley Street West (former City of Toronto
roadways) identified in Appendix 3 of this report be rescinded;
(5)the parking, standing and/or parking meter/machine regulations on the sections of Asquith Avenue, Bay Street,
Commissioners Street, Front Street East/West, Queen Street West, Victoria Street and Wellesley Street West (former City
of Toronto roadways) identified in Appendix 4 of this report be adopted;
(6)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 to provide the legal mechanism and to amend the
appropriate Sections/Schedules of the uniform Traffic By-law and the City of Toronto Municipal Code; and
(7)this report be forwarded to the Toronto Community Council for their information.
Background:
Based on the findings of a consultants report prepared in 1996, an estimated 200 buses daily are generated by hotels and
entertainment venues in downtown Toronto with each tour or charter bus group injecting between $7,000.00 and
$11,000.00 daily into the local economy. Nevertheless, the motor coach industry maintains that Toronto is one of the most
restrictive municipalities in North America when it comes to on-street parking and loading operations by tour buses and
that more accommodating measures should be implemented to enhance these operations, encourage continued patronage to
Toronto and ensure a growth in the tourism industry in the City.
With this in mind, in September, 1997, an ad hoc committee comprised of representatives from the Metro Chairman's
Office, the Toronto Police Service, the Transportation Department, Toronto Works Services, Tourism Toronto, the motor
coach industry, and the hotel association started a series of meetings to review motor coach activities in downtown
Toronto. The mandate of the committee was to recommend a strategy which would facilitate on-street motor coach
loading/unloading activities and on-street parking, and to have this strategy in place for the 1998 tourist season. This
strategy was requested by the various affected industry associations to provide positive guidance to motor coach operators,
to further promote the tourist industry in Toronto, and to provide a simple and fair enforcement policy. This report details a
strategy which addresses the loading/unloading and on-street parking needs of the motor coach industry in downtown
Toronto. (A similar process is underway to devise an integrated off-street parking strategy for motor coaches, with an
expected completion date of early 1999.)
Discussion:
The objectives of the motor coach strategy are:
(1)to identify suitable locations in downtown Toronto to allow loading/unloading of motor coaches; and
(2)to identify suitable locations in other distinct areas for on-street parking of motor coaches.
The work plan used to develop this strategy included a detailed site inventory of current motor coach loading/unloading
and parking activity; existing parking controls; analysis of road and traffic data; identification of conflicting demands for
curb-side space; and the solicitation of comments from affected stakeholders including the use of a questionnaire which
was mailed to about 50 hotels and entertainment venues.
It should be noted that this report does not amend the current by-law which prohibits the idling of motor coaches. The
proposed loading and parking programme will not encourage the idling of these vehicles. Rather the designation of loading
and parking spaces is expected to assist in the control of bus activity and may result in a reduction to illegal idling of motor
coaches.
This discussion is divided into four sections: A - loading/unloading activity; B - on-street parking; C - fee structure; and D
- promotion.
A - Loading/Unloading:
Generally speaking, loading/unloading occurs within close proximity to an attraction and is usually of short-term duration
(e.g., 15 minutes). This activity is permitted under the current "No Standing" and "No Parking" regulations. However, these
parking regulations also permit the shared curb-side use by private and other commercial vehicles engaged in similar
activities.
Of the locations inventoried, the vast majority do not experience significant loading/unloading problems. Motor coach
drivers successfully gain access to the curb to perform loading/unloading activities while competing with other curb-side
demands at these locations. Therefore, we do not require changes to the curb-side regulations at these non-problematic
locations. However, to reinforce the expectation that motor coach loading will take place at these locations, and to provide
positive guidance to motor coach operators, special signs will be installed to identify the area for motor coach loading
activity.
Motor coaches were found to have significant loading difficulties at five locations. These locations are:
(i)Toronto City Hall, the Queen Street West frontage;
(ii)Sutton Place Hotel, the Bay Street frontage at Wellesley Street West;
(iii)Primrose Hotel, the Carlton Street frontage at Jarvis Street;
(iv)Sheraton Centre, the Richmond Street West frontage at York Street; and
(v)Hilton Hotel, the Richmond Street West frontage at University Avenue.
These problematic locations are characterized in part by an insufficient supply of available loading/unloading zones, and
the presence of Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) facilities, bicycle lanes, metered parking spaces, taxi stands, and/or
competing use of curb-side space by vendors.
There are measures available to mitigate the difficulties motor coach operators experience at these locations.
Toronto City Hall:
On the north side of Queen Street West, west of Bay Street, the existing "School Bus Loading Zone" installed several years
ago as a temporary measure to provide a passenger loading/unloading area is no longer an appropriate means of dealing
with bus operations in the vicinity of City Hall. In place thereof a "No Standing" regulation should be implemented and
appropriate signs should be installed to identify a motor coach loading/unloading zone. Approximately eight buses can be
accommodated in this area (from 39.6 metres west of Bay Street to 121.9 metres west thereof).
Sutton Place Hotel:
It is possible to create a motor coach loading/unloading zone on the north side of Wellesley Street West (from 49 metres
east of Bay Street to 16.5 metres further east thereof). The installation of the loading/unloading zone will require the
removal of one metered parking space on Wellesley Street West, east of Bay Street, and the designation of a "No Standing"
zone.
Primrose Hotel:
Motor coach loading/unloading can occur on the west side of Jarvis Street, south of Carlton Street (from 30.5 metres south
of Carlton Street to 26 metres south thereof). This loading/unloading zone can also serve the needs of the Clarion Hotel,
which is located on the west side of Jarvis Street, south of Carlton Street. Three metered parking spaces on Jarvis Street,
south of Carlton Street, will be removed, and designated as a "No Standing" zone.
The southbound curb lane of Jarvis Street approaching Carlton Street operates as a defacto right-turn lane. Therefore, the
proposed designation of a ANo Standing@ zone will allow on-street motor coach loading/unloading activities to occur at
all times of the day without resulting in significant impacts to the flow of traffic on Jarvis Street.
Sheraton Centre:
The Richmond Street West frontage, east of York Street, is presently used to facilitate motor coach loading/unloading
activities at the Sheraton Centre. The designation of a "No Standing" zone (from 53 metres east of York Street to 36 metres
east thereof) is feasible at this location because Richmond Street West is four lanes wide. Delays to traffic will be minimal
because these activities will be limited to short durations.
Hilton Hotel:
Motor coach operators experience difficulties for loading/unloading activities at the Hilton Hotel because of conflicts
associated with taxis parked on the south side of Richmond Street West, east of University Avenue. The designation of a
loading/unloading zone on the east side of University Avenue, immediately south of Richmond Street West, will alleviate
this difficulty for motor coach operators. The impact to northbound traffic is expected to be minimal if a "No Standing"
zone for motor coach loading/unloading is designated on University Avenue (from 30.5 metres south of Richmond Street
West to 45 metres south thereof) at the Hilton Hotel.
Since the tourist, convention and motor coach industry is dynamic, and seasonal demands are difficult to predict, the
process to identify additional problematic locations will be on-going and staff will report further if and when additional
motor coach loading problems are identified.
The estimated cost for City staff to fabricate and install appropriate signs at the five proposed locations outlined above,
and at the other locations where the placement of signs would enhance motorists awareness of bus loading activity
occurring, is approximately $7,500.00.
B - On-Street Parking:
One of the key elements of the proposed strategy is to provide appropriate curb-side locations for motor coach operators to
park once they have completed their unloading activities. In some cases, motor coach operators require on-street parking
for a short period of time, especially in the downtown area near attractions. In some cases they require longer on-street
parking, including overnight. In determining appropriate areas for parking, it is necessary to weigh public concern into our
evaluation. Many complaints about bus operations and their impact on environmental issues such as noise and fumes and
neighbourhood aesthetics are received annually by City staff. Therefore, these concerns had to be considered at the
locations selected.
Representatives of the motor coach industry have advised us that the time limits for on-street parking must range from a
three hour to a 24 hour maximum, including overnight, to accommodate their wide range of needs.
Staff suggest that on-street motor coach parking be provided on roadway segments which are currently regulated by a "No
Parking" prohibition. In this way, the likelihood of replacing other valuable parking needs with motor coach parking is
minimized.
We evaluated several roadways in downtown Toronto and immediately adjacent to the downtown. The criteria used to
identify locations where on-street parking could be allowed includes roadway geometry, adjacent land use, proximity to
TTC routes for motor coach operators, proximity to attractions, and minimal access conflicts. The majority of downtown
routes would not be appropriate for on-street motor coach parking because of competing demands for curb-side space and
the high daytime traffic volumes.
There are three different motor coach parking facilities being proposed:
(a)any time of the day, evening and weekends in the Central Business District;
(b)evening and weekends in the Central Business District; and
(c)long-term outside the Central Business District.
(a) Motor Coach Parking - Any Time Of The Day - Central Business District:
On-street motor coach parking can be provided at all times at the following downtown locations where competition for
curb-side space is minimal:
(i)on the west side of Bay Street at Toronto City Hall, north of Queen Street West;
(ii)on the west side of Victoria Street, north of Queen Street East; and
(iii)on the south side of Asquith Avenue, east of Yonge Street.
Bay Street:
As noted in the loading/unloading section of this report, Toronto City Hall is a significant generator of motor coach
volumes. The measures suggested on Queen Street West to provide an area where passengers can be loaded/unloaded
addresses one need of tour operators. The other, which is where to park their bus, can be rectified to some degree by
identifying a parking area for two buses on the west side of Bay Street, in the lay-by north of Queen Street West.
Victoria Street:
Parking meters were removed several years ago on the west side of Victoria Street north of Queen Street East to enable the
delivery and storage of materials/equipment during the refurbishing of the Elgin/Winter Garden Theatre. These parking
meters were never reinstalled. Two motor coach parking spaces can be delineated in this area at the rear of the Elgin/Winter
Garden Theatre without affecting traffic operations on this street.
Asquith Avenue:
Motor coaches unload tour groups for shopping excursions in the Yonge/Bloor/Yorkville area. Based on our assessment a
parking space for one bus can be provided relatively close by on the south side of Asquith Avenue, between Yonge Street
and Park Road.
In order to promote turnover during daytime hours, the maximum duration between 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. will be three
consecutive hours at these three locations. However, motor coaches can be parked continually during evenings and
overnight from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at these locations.
(b)Motor Coach Parking - Evenings and Weekends - Central Business District:
On-street motor coach parking can be provided after 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends at the following
locations:
(i)on the north side of Richmond Street West, between York Street and Bay Street;
(ii)on the north side of Richmond Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street;
(iii)on the south side of Adelaide Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street; and
(iv)on the south side of Front Street, between Bathurst Street and Spadina Avenue.
Generally speaking, traffic volumes start to decline on some downtown streets after 6:30 p.m. On Richmond Street West
and Adelaide Street West, which are one-way multi-lane streets, there are three locations where motor coaches can park
without significantly interfering with traffic operations and retail establishments. There will not be a significant impact on
roadway capacity between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Motor coach parking can be
provided on the north side of Richmond Street West, between York Street and Yonge Street, and on the south side of
Adelaide Street West, between Bay and Yonge Streets. Similarly, on the south side of Front Street, between Bathurst Street
and Spadina Avenue, a motor coach parking zone can be established for the same time periods. These three locations are
within close proximity to entertainment and sports venues in downtown Toronto and can be easily accessed.
The maximum time period for each of these overnight and weekend locations will be 13 hours in order to prevent a few
operators from monopolizing spaces.
(c)Motor Coach Parking - Long Term - Up to 24 Hours - Outside Central Business District:
To satisfy the longer term parking needs, on-street motor coach parking can be provided on local streets in the Cherry/Don
River area (former Ataritiri site), specifically:
(i)on the south side of Front Street East between Cherry Street and Overend Street;
(ii)on the west side of Overend Street between Front Street East and Mill Street; and
(iii)on the north side of Mill Street between Overend Street and Cherry Street.
Additional longer term parking can be provided in the eastern port lands area, specifically:
(iv)on the north side of the north branch of Villiers Street between Don Roadway and Munition Street;
(v)on both sides of Cherry Street between Unwin Street and the Ship Channel; and
(vi)on the north side of Commissioners Street between Don Roadway and Munition Street.
Parking is currently allowed for a maximum period of three hours at any time on each of these sections of roadway, with
the exception of Front Street East where parking is restricted to one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Our examination of these locations has revealed that parking by motorists occurs infrequently and that these streets can
accommodate longer term parking (up to 24 hours) by a significant number of buses while maintaining parking for other
road users. Traffic volumes are relatively light during all periods of the day and each location is conveniently located a
short distance from downtown and with easy access to public transit service. We consider these sites to be the most
appropriate for longer term motor coach parking, particularly during weekdays.
To provide positive guidance to motor coach operators, special signs will be installed to identify and control these parking
areas. The estimated cost to install motor coach parking signs at these proposed locations is approximately $6,000.00.
C - Fee Structure:
There will be no fee for the use of the loading/unloading zones.
At the specially signed on-street parking locations within the Central Business District, motor coach operators will pay for
their parking at a rate of $2.00 per hour. At two of these locations, specifically Bay Street and Asquith Avenue, specially
identified parking meters will be installed. This rate is competitive and would promote turnover in the on-street motor
coach parking areas.
At locations where several bus parking spaces are provided such as Front Street West, Richmond Street West, Adelaide
Street West and Victoria Street, parking will be regulated by a "Pay and Display" system which will require the motor
coach operator to purchase a ticket from a parking machine and display the ticket in the windshield of their bus. City
Works Services currently has six parking machines in storage which can be used for this purpose.
In order to encourage motor coach operators to use the on-street parking areas outside the Central Business District, these
parking spaces will be provided free of charge.
The estimated cost of installing the parking machines and purchasing and installing the three parking meters is about
$3,000.00. The annual revenue that may be generated by the proposed parking program is estimated to be $175,000.00
D - Promotion:
A communications plan to inform the motor coach industry and the attractions of the loading/unloading and on-street
parking areas is being developed. This process includes the preparation of a brochure which would be distributed through
Tourism Toronto, the hotel associations and other interested parties. Also, notification would occur in newsletters of
various professional associations. Furthermore, this information would be communicated through the appropriate Internet
Web-Site.
Conclusions:
The above-mentioned strategy for the control of on-street curb-side space for motor coach loading/unloading and parking
is intended to address the need of the motor coach operators. There will be a minimal impact to existing on-street parking
and to downtown traffic operations as a result of this plan. In total, approximately 70 full and part-time on-street spaces
will be provided for motor coaches. Although this plan is unlikely to solve the entire problem, it will provide positive
guidance to motor coach operators, promote the tourist industry in Toronto, and provide a simple and fair enforcement
policy.
Staff have consulted at length on these issues with representatives of the affected stakeholders and have assured them that
we will continue to monitor the motor coach loading/unloading and parking operations in the summer of 1998. Further
adjustments may be necessary because of the dynamic nature of the tourist industry.
Contact Names:
Mr. Peter Hillier, Senior Manager, Traffic Regions, 392-5348.
Mr. Stephen Benjamin, Manager, Transportation Operations, 392-7773.
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Appendix 1
Regulation to be Rescinded
on Former Metropolitan Roads
No Parking
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited
Times or Days |
Adelaide Street
(M.T. 36) |
Both |
Yonge Street and
Simcoe Street |
Anytime |
Richmond
Street
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point 81 Metres east
of York Street and
Victoria Street |
Anytime |
CCCC
No Stopping
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited
Times or Days |
Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
West |
Charles Street East and
Lake Shore Boulevard |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
except Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays |
Richmond
Street
(M.T. 38) |
North |
University Avenue and
Victoria Street |
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
except Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays |
University
Avenue
(M.T. 25) |
East |
College Street and
52.0 metres north of
Front Street West |
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
except Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays |
University
Avenue
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point 52.0 metres north
of Front Street and
College Street |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
except Saturdays, Sundays
and Public Holidays |
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Appendix 2
Regulations to be Enacted
on Former Metropolitan Roads
No Parking
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited
Times or Days |
Adelaide Street
West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
Simcoe Street and a point
39 metres east of Bay Street |
Anytime |
Adelaide Street
West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
A point 117.5 metres east of
Bay Street and Yonge Street |
Anytime |
Adelaide Street
West
(M.T. 36) |
North |
Yonge Street and
Simcoe Street |
Anytime |
Richmond
Street West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point 141 metres east of
York Street and a point
53 metres east of Bay Street |
Anytime |
Richmond
Street
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point 141 metres east of
Bay Street and Victoria Street |
Anytime |
CCCC
No Stopping
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited
Times or Days |
Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
West |
Carlton Street and
Charles Street East |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
West |
Lake Shore Boulevard and
a point 56.5 metres south
of Carlton Street |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Richmond
Street West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
University Avenue and
York Street |
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
Richmond
Street West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point 89 metres east
of York Street to
Victoria Street |
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
University
Avenue
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point 52 metres north
of Front Street West and
a point 56.5 metres south
of Richmond Street West |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
University
Avenue
(M.T. 25) |
East |
Richmond Street West and
College Street |
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
except Public Holidays |
CCCC
No Standing
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited
Times or Days |
Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
West |
A point 30.5 metres south of
Carlton Street and a point 26
metres further south thereof |
Anytime |
Richmond Street
West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point 53 metres east of
York Street and a point
36 metres further east
thereof |
Anytime |
University
Avenue
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point 30.5 metres south of
Richmond Street West and a
point 45 metres further south
thereof |
Anytime |
CCCC
Parking Meters
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Days and
Hours |
Rate |
Maximum
Permissible
Parking
Period |
Adelaide
Street West
(M.T. 36) |
South |
A point
39 metres
east of
Bay Street
and a point
78.5 metres
further east
thereof |
6:30 p.m. to
7:30 a.m.
Monday to
Friday,
all day
Saturday and
Sunday |
$2.00
per hour |
13 hours
(Buses
Only) |
Richmond
Street West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point
89 metres
east of
York Street
and a point
141 metres
further east
thereof |
6:30 p.m. to
7:30 a.m.
Monday to
Friday,
all day
Saturday and
Sunday |
$2.00
per hour |
13 hours
(Buses
Only) |
Richmond
Street West
(M.T. 38) |
North |
A point
53 metres
east of
Bay Street
and a point
141 metres
east of
Bay Street |
6:30 p.m. to
7:30 a.m.
Monday to
Friday, all day
Saturday and
Sunday |
$2.00
per hour |
13 hours
(Buses
Only) |
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Appendix 3
Regulations to be Rescinded
on Former City of Toronto Roads
School Bus Loading Zones
HighwayLocation
Queen StreetNorth side, between a point 39.6 metres west of
WestBay Street and a point 121.9 metres further west
CCCC
No Parking Certain Times
Prohibited Times
HighwaySideBetweenor Days
AsquithSouthYonge Street andAnytime
AvenueChurch Street
Bay StreetWestA point 198 metresAnytime
south of
Hagerman Street
and
Queen Street West
CommissionersNorthDon Roadway andAnytime
Streeta point 158 metres
east of
Munition Street
Front StreetBothCherry Street andAnytime
EastBayview Avenue
Front StreetSouthA point 50 metresAnytime
Westeast of
Spadina Avenue
and
Bathurst Street
Queen StreetBothBay Street andAnytime
WestSimcoe Street
WellesleyBothBay Street and aAnytime
Street Westpoint 55 metres
east of it
CCCC
Time Limit Parking
Maximum
HighwaySideBetween Times or Days Period Permitted
FrontSouthA point 30.5 metres east 8:00 a.m. to 60 minutes
Streetof Cherry Street to 6:00 p.m.,
EastOverend Street Monday to
Friday
WellesleyBothQueen's Park 8:00 a.m. to 60 minutes
StreetCrescent East and 6:00 p.m.,
WestYonge Street Monday to
Saturday
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Parking Meters
Hours (daily
except Sunday Maximum
and public Parking
Highway Side Between holidays) Fee; Time Limit Period
Victoria West Queen Street 8:00 a.m. to $0.25 for 60 minutes
Street East and 6:00 p.m., 15 minutes
Dundas Square Monday to $1.00 for
Saturday 60 minutes
Wellesley North Yonge Street 8:00 a.m. to $0.25 for 60 minutes
Street and 6:00 p.m., . 15 minutes
West Bay Street Monday to $1.00 for
Saturday 60 minutes
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Appendix 4
Regulations to be Enacted
on Former City of Toronto Roads
No Parking Certain Times
Prohibited Times
HighwaySideBetweenor Days
AsquithSouthPark Road to a pointAnytime
Avenue45 metres west
AsquithSoutha point 60 metres westAnytime
Avenueof Park Road and
Yonge Street
Bay StreetWestA point 198 metresAnytime
south of Hagerman Street
and a point 20 metres
further south
Bay StreetWestA point 248 metres Anytime
south of Hagerman Street
and Queen Street West
CommissionersNorthDon Roadway and aAnytime
Streetpoint 58 metres west
Commissioners NorthA point 208 metres west of Anytime
StreetDon Roadway and a point
98 metres further west
Front StreetNorthCherry Street andAnytime
EastBayview Avenue
Front StreetSouthOverend Street andAnytime
EastBayview Avenue
Front StreetSouthBathurst Street and aAnytime
Westpoint 140 metres east
Front StreetSouthA point 140 east of 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,
WestBathurst Street and aMonday to Friday
point 158 metres further
east
Front StreetSouthA point 298 metres east Anytime
Westof Bathurst Street and a
point 50 metres east of
Spadina Avenue
Queen StreetSouthBay Street andAnytime
WestSimcoe Street
Villiers StreetNorthDon Roadway and aAnytime
(North Branch)point 30 metres west
WellesleySouthBay Street and aAnytime
Street Westpoint 55 metres
east
CCCC
Time Limit Parking
Maximum
HighwaySideBetween Times or Days Period Permitted
AsquithSouthA point 45 metres west 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 3 hrs.
Avenueof Park Road and a p.m. (Buses Only)
point 15 metres further
west
AsquithSouthA point 45 metres west 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 13 hrs.
Avenueof Park Road and a a.m. (Buses Only)
point 15 metres further
west
Bay StreetWestA point 218 metres 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 3 hrs.
south of Hagerman Street p.m. (Buses Only)
and a point 30 metres
further south
Bay StreetWestA point 218 metres 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 13 hrs.
south of Hagerman Street a.m. (Buses Only)
and a point 30 metres
further south
CherryEastA point 25 metres north Anytime 24 hrs.
Street of Unwin Street and a (Buses Only)
point 50 metres further
north
CherryEastA point 130 metres north Anytime 24 hrs.
Street of Unwin Street and a (Buses Only)
point 30 metres further
north
CherryWestA point 138 metres south Anytime 24 hrs.
Street of the ship channel and a (Buses Only)
point 50 metres further
south
CommissionersNorthA point 58 metres west of Anytime 24 hrs.
StreetDon Roadway and a point (Buses Only)
150 metres further west
FrontSouthA point 30.5 metres east 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 60 mins.
Streetof Cherry Street and a point p.m., Monday.
East27.5 metres further east to Friday
FrontSouthA point 58 metres east of Anytime 24 hrs.
StreetCherry Street and a point (Buses Only)
East36.5 metres west of Overend
Street
FrontSouthA point 140 metres east 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 13 hrs.
Streetof Bathurst Street and a p.m., Monday (Buses Only)
Westpoint 158 metres further to Friday and
east anytime,
Saturday, Sunday
And Public
Holiday
MillNorthA point 36.5 metres west of Anytime 24 hrs.
StreetOverend Street and a point (Buses Only)
36.5 metres east of Cherry
Street
OverendWestA point 25.5 metres south Anytime 24 hrs.
Streetof Front Street East and a (Buses Only)
point 25.5 metres north of
Mill Street
VictoriaWestA point 54.7 metres north 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 3 hrs.
Street of Queen Street East and a p.m. (Buses Only)
point 54.7 metres further
north
VictoriaWestA point 54.7 metres north 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 13 hrs.
Street of Queen Street East and a a.m. (Buses Only)
point 54.7 metres further
north
VilliersNorthA point 30 metres west of Anytime 24 hrs.
StreetDon Roadway and a point (Buses Only)
(North Branch)250 metres further west
WellesleyNorthYonge Street and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 60 mins
Streeta point 128 metres p.m., Monday
Westwest to Saturday
WellesleyNorthBay Street and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 60 mins
StreetQueen=s Park p.m., Monday
Crescent East to Saturday
WellesleySouthQueen's Park 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 60 mins.
StreetCrescent East and p.m., Monday
WestYonge Streetto Saturday
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No Standing
HighwaySideBetweenProhibited Times or days
Queen StreetNortha point 39.6 metres west of Anytime
WestBay Street and a point
121.9 metres further west
WellesleyNortha point 128 metres west of Anytime
Street WestYonge Street and Bay Street
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Parking Meters
Hours (daily except Sunday Maximum and public Parking
Highway Side Between holidays Fee; Time Limit Period
Asquith South A point 45 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 $0.50 for 3 hrs
Avenue metres west p.m., Daily 15 minutes
of Park Road $2.00 for
and a point 60 minutes
15 metres
further west
Asquith South A point 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 $0.50 for 13 hrs
Avenue 45 metres a.m., Daily 15 minutes (Buses Only)
of Park Road $2.00 for
and a point for
15 metres 60 minutes
further west
Bay Street West A point 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 $0.50 for 3 hrs.
218 metres p.m., Daily 15 minutes (Buses Only)
south of $2.00 for
Hagerman Street 60 minutes
and a point
30 metres
further south
Bay Street West A point 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 $0.50 for 13 hrs.
218 metres a.m., Daily 15 minutes Buses Only)
south of $2.00 for
Hagerman Street 60 minutes
and a point
30 metres
further south
Victoria West Dundas Street 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 $0.25 for . 60 minutes
Street East and a p.m., Monday 15 minutes
point to Saturday
71.5 metres
south of
Shuter Street
Wellesley North Yonge Street 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 $0.25 for 60 minutes
Street and a point p.m., Monday 15 minutes
West 128 metres to Saturday $1.00 for
west 60 minutes
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Parking Machines
Maximum
Fee Time
Street Side Between Effective and Hours Limit
Front South A point 140 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 $0.50 for 13 hrs
Street metres east a.m., Monday. 15 minutes (Buses Only)
West of and Anytime
Bathurst Street Saturday,
and a point Sunday and
158 metres Public Holidays
further east
Victoria West A point 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 $0.50 for 3 hrs
Street 54.7 metres p.m 15 minutes (Buses Only)
of Queen $2.00 for
Street East 60 minutes
and a point
54.7 metres
further north
Victoria West A point 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 $0.50 for 13 hrs.
Street 54.7 metres a.m. 15 minutes (Buses Only)
north of $2.00 for
Queen Street
East and a
point
54.7 metres
further north
The Urban Environment and Development Committee also submits the following joint communication (May 8,
1998) from Mr. Erkki Pukonen, President and Chief Executive Officer, City of Toronto Economic Development
Corporation, and Mr. Maurice Anderson, President, Toronto Parking Authority:
At its April 20, 1998 meeting, the Urban Environment and Development Committee passed a motion requesting that:
A[Y] the Toronto Parking Authority and the Toronto Economic Development Corporation (TEDCO) to advise the Urban
Environment and Development Committee, for its meeting scheduled to be held on May 19, 1998, whether there is any
land within their port properties which could be utilized for motor coach parking.@
TEDCO
TEDCO has met with several groups over the past few years seeking land for the establishment of a bus
parking/maintenance facility. Over 1995-96, one tenant briefly operated a bus parking facility on Cherry Street. The
business was not successful since many motor coach operators would not pay a fee to use the facility when they could park
on City streets free of charge. To date, deals with other operators have been inhibited because TEDCO does not have sites
of an adequate size, the market-based rents for the site are more than they are prepared to pay, and/or the proponents have
been unable to arrange financing.
TEDCO has a number of sites slated for redevelopment for industrial purposes of four to ten acres. However, we currently
have no other sites in the ten acres range, most recently sought by a consultant acting for potential motor coach facility
investors.
It is TEDCO=s experience that large serviced sites that are required for this type of development do not stay uncommitted
in the Port Area for any length of time. Large unserviced sites are also in demand. TEDCO has a serviced site of
approximately five acres on Leslie Street and an unserviced site on Unwin Avenue that is approximately eight acres that
could be suitable for this type of use.
Toronto Parking Authority
The Parking Authority of Toronto operated a bus parking facility for a period of time of approximately one year during
1993/1994. The lot was on the C2 lands south of The Esplanade which have now been redeveloped for housing. The
facility was lightly utilized. At present, the Toronto Parking Authority has no other lands on which a tour bus parking
operation could be undertaken.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee also submits the following communication (May 8, 1998)
from Mr. David L. Gunn, President, Metropolitan Toronto Coach Terminal Inc.:
In response to the motion made by Councillor Howard Moscoe during the April 20, 1998, meeting of your Committee, I
can advise you that overnight parking cannot be made available. The Terminal is an around-the-clock operation and
sufficient capacity for the existing seven tenant carriers is currently an issue at times.
Operators making parking inquiries to terminal staff are referred to Greyhound's Lakeshore Garage as a potential
alternative.
MTCT is a break-even operation that relies on revenues from ticket sale commissions and platform use charges from
Greyhound, Trentway, PMCL, GO Transit, ONTC, Transtario and Can-ar. From MTCT's perspective, changes to
regulations regarding loading/unloading, standing, parking, etc., should be drafted with care. Should an opportunity
develop to conduct operations from the sidewalk, particularly under a deregulated environment, operators may seek to
avoid payment of ticket commissions and platform fees with a severe adverse impact on MTCT. Further, the market
position of MTCT's tenant carriers could be eroded if new operators are allowed to enter without the cost of using a
terminal, again to the detriment of MTCT.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee also submits the following report (May 15, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
Purpose:
To provide information regarding the viability of using the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant site for motor coach parking.
Recommendation:
That the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant site not be utilized for motor coach parking.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Council Reference/Background/History:
At its meeting of May 13, 1998, Council considered Clause No. 23 of Report No. 6 of The Urban Environment and
Development Committee. This Clause refers to designation of loading areas and on-street parking spaces in downtown
Toronto for use by motor coaches. The potential use of the R.C. Harris Filtration Plant site for motor coach parking was
identified through this process.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The R.C. Harris Plant is located on Queen St. at the foot of Victoria Park Ave. The plant is the City=s largest water
treatment plant which supplies water to more than a million residents daily. Vehicle access is provided at the corner of
Queen St. and Nursewood Rd. The existing roadways must be kept clear to allow access for delivery trucks required for
plant operations. The plant has limited parking space available in the South East corner of the property. The existing
parking areas are used by plant staff during working hours and is also used by members of the public who visit to enjoy the
plant and grounds. The plant is viewed as an historic site and enjoyed by many members of the public for passive
pedestrian use. As the plant is recognized as a Heritage site, we have committed to obtaining public input to all proposed
changes that impact the plant buildings and grounds. While there is some space available to expand the existing parking
area this is not feasible at this time. There is currently an Environmental Assessment and Predesign Study underway
regarding the construction of a plant residue waste management facility. This facility is required to treat the filter plant
back wash water prior to its discharge into Lake Ontario. While the exact nature of the facilities have not yet been
determined they may be significant. Construction is expected to take place in the years 2000 to 2002 and much of the
existing space at the plant will be required during this phase. Expansion of existing parking facilities cannot be considered
at this time.
Conclusion:
The R.C. Harris Filtration Plant is not a suitable site for motor coach parking due to limited parking facilities and
requirements to keep plant roadways clear for required deliveries. Expansion of parking facilities cannot be considered at
this time as a result of planned construction of a residue management facility.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Mr. H.A. Taniguchi, P. Eng., Director of Water Supply Division, 392-8220.
Fax: (416) 392-3639. E-mail: htaniguchi@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca
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The Urban Environment and Development Committee reports, for the information of Council, also having had before it the
following communications:
(i)(May 4, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee on April 20,
1998, during consideration of a report (March 27, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, regarding the
designation of loading areas and on-street parking spaces in downtown Toronto for use by motor coaches, inter alia,
deferred consideration of the aforementioned report, and the following motions by Councillor Moscoe, to its next meeting
scheduled to be held on May 19, 1998:
"That the Urban Environment and Development Committee recommend to Council:
(a)the adoption of the report (March 27, 1998) from the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation;
(b)that the parking meter rates for motor coaches be $5.00 per hour within the central business district and $2.00 per hour
outside of the central business district;
(c)that the Interim Functional Lead, Planning, be requested to review the issue of the provision of off-street loading
facilities for motor coaches with a view to ensuring that the design and location of new attractions and hotels include a
mandatory requirement to provide appropriate off-street parking and loading facilities for motor coaches;
(d)that the Interim Functional Lead, Transportation, be requested to determine from the Metro Toronto Coach Terminal
Inc. whether overnight motor coach parking could be made available at the terminal; and, if so, for what hours and at what
rates; and
(e)that the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to submit a report to the Urban Environment
and Development Committee on:
(i)the feasibility of Parking Control Officers enforcing the City's idling by-law as it applies to motor coaches; and
(ii)whether or not the City of Toronto has the ability to impose emission standards on motor coaches operating within the
City.".
(ii)(May 12, 1998) from the City Clerk advising that the Toronto Community Council on May 6, 1998, submitted the
matter of the designation of loading areas and on-street parking spaces in downtown Toronto by motor coaches to the
Urban Environment and Development Committee without recommendation.
(A copy of the map, entitled "C.B.D. Tour Bus Parking and Loading Study Investigation Sites", which was appended to
the foregoing report, has been forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the May 19, 1998 meeting of the
Urban Environment and Development Committee, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)