Hearing - Chatham Avenue and Strathcona Avenue and
Proposed Designation of Bicycle Lanes for Jones Avenue
(Don River and East Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that:
(1)the draft by-laws be amended by deleting reference to the proposed Jones Avenue bicycle lane and the
components of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass bicycle route involving Chatham Avenue, and that the by-laws, as
so amended, be enacted, and that the necessary Bills be introduced in Council to give effect thereto; and
(2)the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works
Services, contained in Clause 34 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 6, as amended by his further
report (July 20, 1998) be adopted.
The Toronto Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the proposed Jones Avenue bicycle lane and
the components of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass bicycle route involving Chatham Avenue until its meeting to be held
on October 14, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council further reports, for the information of Council, that pursuant to Clause 34 of Toronto
Community Council Report No. 6, titled, ADanforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route - Broadview Avenue to Woodbine
Avenue, and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes - Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East (Don River and East Toronto)@,
which was adopted, without amendment, by City Council at its meeting held on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, notice of its
hearing on July 22, 1998 with respect to the proposed enactment of the draft by-law was advertised in a daily
newspaper on June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21, 1998.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following draft by-laws:
Authority:Toronto Community Council
Report No. 6(34), June 3, 1998
Intended for first presentation to Council:July 22, 1998
Adopted by Council:
CITY OF TORONTO
Bill No.
BY-LAW No.
To further amend former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being "A By-law To authorize the construction,
widening, narrowing, alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations", respecting the
alteration of Chatham Avenue near Jones Avenue and Strathcona Avenue east and west of Pape Avenue.
WHEREAS notice of a proposed By-law regarding the proposed alteration was published in a daily newspaper on , ,
and , 1998 and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard at a public meeting held on , 1998 and it is
appropriate to amend the by-law to permit the alteration.
The Council of The City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1.Former City of Toronto By-law No. 602-89, being "A By-law To authorize the construction, widening, narrowing,
alteration and repair of sidewalks, pavements and curbs at various locations", is amended:
(1)by inserting in Columns 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively, of Schedule "B-3" (Pavement Narrowing) the following:
(Column 1 (Column 2(Column 3(Column 4(Column 5(Column 6
Side orDrawing
Street)Location)Width)From)To)No./Date)
Chathamsouthfrom: 8.6 mJones Avenuea point421F-5211
Avenueto: 6.6 m -15 metresdated
8.6 meastMay 1998
Strathconasouthfrom: 7.4 mPape Avenuea point421F-5211
Avenueto: 5.4 m -15 metresdated
7.4 meastMay 1998
Strathconanorthfrom: 7.3 mPape Avenuea point421F-5211
Avenueto: 5.3 m -20 metresdated
7.3 mwestMay 1998
ENACTED and PASSED this ______ day of ______________, A.D. 1998.
MEL LASTMAN,NOVINA WONG,
MayorCity Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
CCCC
Authority:Toronto Community Council
Report No. 6(34), June 3, 1998
Intended for first presentation to Council:July 22, 1998
Adopted by Council:
CITY OF TORONTO
Bill No.
BY-LAW No.
To amend former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 194, Footpaths, Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian Ways, to
designate Jones Avenue, both sides, between Danforth Avenue and Queen Street East, and Strathcona Avenue, north
side, from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue, and south side, from Pape Avenue to Blake Street, as bicycle lanes.
WHEREAS City Council at its meeting of June 3, 1998, adopted Clause 34 of Toronto Community Council Report
No. 6, approving the by-law amendments required to implement the bicycle lanes on Jones Avenue, both sides, from
Danforth Avenue and Queen Street East and Strathcona Avenue, north side, from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue, and
south side, from Pape Avenue to Blake Street;
AND WHEREAS notice of a proposed by-law regarding the designation of the bicycle lanes was advertised in a daily
newspaper on June 30, July 7, 18 and 21, 1998 and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard at the
public meeting on July 22, 1998; and
AND WHEREAS City Council, at its meeting of July 29, 1998, adopted Clause of Toronto Community Council
Report No. , approving the by-law amendments required to implement the bicycle lanes;
The Council of the City of Toronto HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1.Chapter 194, Footpaths, Bicycle Lanes and Pedestrian Ways of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code is
amended by adding in alphabetical order to the list of lanes in ' 194-6A the following:
(In Column 1) |
(In Column 2) |
(In Column 3) |
Jones Avenue |
Both, adjacent to the curb lane used
for parking |
Danforth Avenue and Queen Street East |
Strathcona Avenue |
North, adjacent to the curb
(westbound only) |
Pape Avenue and Carlaw Avenue |
Strathcona Avenue |
South, adjacent to the curb lane used
for parking (eastbound only) |
Pape Avenue and Blake Street |
ENACTED and PASSED this ______ day of ______________, A.D. 1998.
MEL LASTMAN,NOVINA WONG,
MayorCity Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
The Toronto Community Council also submits the report (July 20, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To report on refinements to the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes Proposal,
which was approved by Toronto City Council at its meeting of June 3, 1998. The revisions are based on the results of
public consultation and further development of the proposed plan.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The minor refinements to this proposal will not result in any changes to the overall cost of the project as set out in the
Works and Emergency Services report of May 19, 1998.
Recommendations:
1.That the draft by-law to authorize the narrowing of the pavement on Chatham Avenue east of Jones Avenue,
Strathcona Avenue east of Pape Avenue and Strathcona Avenue west of Pape Avenue be amended to incorporate the
design refinements described in the text of this report and generally as illustrated in the attached print of Drawing No.
421F-5232, dated July 1998, as follows:
- delete Section (1) and replace with the following:
(Column 1
Street) |
(Columns 2
Side or Location)
|
(Columns 3
Width) |
(Column 4
From) |
(Column 5
To) |
(Columns 6
Drawing
No./Date) |
Strathcona
Avenue |
south |
from: 7.4 m
to: 5.4 m - 7.4 m |
Pape Avenue |
a point 9 metres
east |
421F-5232, July
1998 |
and the draft by-law, as amended, be enacted;
2.That the traffic and parking regulation amendments identified in Appendix B contained in Clause 34 in Toronto
Community Council Report No. 6, adopted by Council at its meeting of June 3, 1998, be rescinded, and replaced by
the amendments identified in Appendix A attached hereto, and the regulations as amended be approved; and
3.That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Background:
Toronto City Council, at its meeting of June 3, 1998, in adopting Clause 34 in Toronto Community Council Report
No. 6, authorized the statutory advertising of by-laws necessary to implement the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle
Route (including contra-flow bicycle lanes on Strathcona Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Jones Avenue), and
bicycle lanes on both sides of Jones Avenue between Danforth Avenue and Queen Street East. Toronto Community
Council will be hearing deputations and considering this proposal at its July 22, 1998 meeting. A number of meetings
have been conducted in the community, and certain refinements to the proposal have emerged and are discussed in this
report.
Comments:
1. Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route
During the months of May, June and July 1998, a total of four public meetings were held with the Ward Councillors
and residents of Strathcona Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Jones Avenue, and Ward Councillors and residents of
Chatham Avenue between Jones Avenue and Greenwood Avenue. A number of elements of the plan have been
changed based on the views expressed by residents at these meetings.
a) Strathcona Avenue between Carlaw and Pape Avenues - The original plan called for the rescindment of the current
one-way eastbound operation in order that both east and west bound bicycle operations could be accommodated. As
well, the alternate side parking would be replaced by parking only on the south side and a traffic island was to be
installed at Pape Avenue to deter motor vehicle entry to Strathcona Avenue as a means of simulating the current
operation.
Residents at the meetings expressed concern about rescinding the one-way operation. As a result, rather than changing
this operation, staff developed an alternative using a contra-flow (westbound) bicycle lane which would be placed
adjacent to the north curb. Parking is still proposed to be located continuously on the south side. The road narrowing
on the north side of Strathcona Avenue, west of Carlaw Avenue is no longer necessary and has been deleted from the
plan. On the basis of these changes, residents at the meetings were generally satisfied with the proposal as modified.
b) Strathcona Avenue between Pape Avenue and Blake Street - The original plan called for the rescindment of the
current one-way westbound operation on this block in order that eastbound as well as westbound bicycle operation
could be accommodated. Parking was to be shifted from the south side to the north side. Again, as a result of similar
concerns, the plan has been changed to provide a contra-flow (westbound) bicycle lane adjacent to the parking which
will remain on the south side in lieu of rescinding the current one-way operation. The proposed traffic island on the
south side of Strathcona Avenue is recommended to be located 6 m closer to Pape Avenue in order to maintain the
current parking supply.
c) Chatham Avenue between Jones Avenue and Byron Avenue - Residents at a public meeting called to consider the
element of the plan involving the rescindment of the current one-way operation on Chatham Avenue from Jones and
Byron Avenues and associated roadway narrowing on the south side, east of Jones, in order to deter motor vehicle
entry and simulate the one-way conditions, expressed a great deal of opposition to the proposal. An alternative using a
contra-flow (eastbound) bicycle lane was prepared by staff, similar to the Strathcona solution, but was also rejected.
Accordingly, the Chatham Avenue section of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route should be deferred.
Cyclists will be permitted only in the westbound direction between Jones Avenue and Byron Avenue Legally,
eastbound cyclists will be required to dismount and walk on Chatham Avenue or use Danforth Avenue or an
alternative street (which is the current situation). If consensus can be achieved or monitoring of the Strathcona Avenue
operation reveals no difficulties, as anticipated, this issue may be brought back for further consideration since it does
create a notable gap in the overall plan.
Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 above provide for the changes to the Strathcona Avenue portions of the plan discussed
in the foregoing, as well as the elimination of the Chatham Avenue portion.
2. Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes
Since the approval by Council of the plan to install bicycle lanes on both sides of Jones Avenue between Danforth
Avenue and Queen Street East, detailed assessments of the impacts on parking have been completed as summarized
below:
a) Between Danforth Avenue and Myrtle Avenue there are approximately 48 parking spaces and 102 permits have
been issued (deficit of 54 spaces). The addition of bicycle lanes will create approximately 78 parking spaces, thus
providing convenient parking for the 54 permit holders who currently cannot find spaces on this section of the street;
and
b) Between Myrtle and Queen Street there are approximately 141 spaces and 132 permits have been issued. The
addition of bicycle lanes on Jones Avenue will have no significant impact on parking between Myrtle Avenue and
Queen Street.
With regard to traffic operations, an analysis of the impact of introducing bicycle lanes at the four signalized
intersections on Jones Avenue (Danforth Avenue, Gerrard Street East, Dundas Street East and Queen Street East) has
been completed. No significant impact on traffic operations is anticipated at these locations.
To date, no community meetings have been held with interested parties abutting Jones Avenue. Although the statutory
advertising has been completed, should Councillors wish to conduct further consultation, this is not precluded.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Nigel Tahair, 392-771
Transportation Management Section
CCCC
APPENDIX A
Parking Regulation Amendments Required to Implement the
Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes
1.Delete the following:
'400-76 - Schedule XXIII - No Parking Certain Times
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Greenwood Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and
Mountjoy Avenue |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sat., Sun. and
public holidays |
Jones Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and Myrtle
Avenue |
Anytime |
Jones Avenue |
East |
Gerrard Street East and
Endean Avenue |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and Pape
Avenue |
Anytime, from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of
the next following year, inclusive |
2.Add the following:
'400-76 - Schedule XXIII - No Parking Certain Times
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Greenwood Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and a point 50 m south of it |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sat.,
Sun. and public holidays |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue |
Anytime |
3.Add the following:
'400-77 - Schedule XXIV - No Stopping
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Jones Avenue |
East |
A point 30.5 metres south of Danforth Avenue
and Chatham Avenue |
Anytime |
Jones Avenue |
East |
Boultbee Avenue and Myrtle Avenue |
Anytime |
Jones Avenue |
West |
Boultbee Avenue and a point 148 metres south
thereof |
Anytime |
4.Delete the following:
'400-79 - Schedule XXVI - Permit Parking
Part A: 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Street |
Side |
Location |
Number of
Spaces |
Authorized Period of Use |
Strathcona Avenue |
Even |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
20 |
All times, except no parking 16th day to
the last day of each month, inclusive,
from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; and no
parking anytime from Dec. 1 of one year
to Mar. 31 of the next following year,
inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
20 |
All times, except no parking first day to
the 15th day of each month, inclusive,
from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive |
5.Add the following:
'400-79 - Schedule XXVI - Permit Parking
Part A: 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Street |
Side |
Location |
Number of
Spaces |
Authorized Period of Use |
Jones Avenue |
Odd |
From Endean
Avenue to Chatham
Avenue |
82 |
All times |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
25 |
All times |
6.Delete the following:
'400-81 - Schedule XXVIII - Alternate Side Parking
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Parking Restrictions |
Hours/Days |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and
Pape Avenue |
No parking; from Apr.
1 to Dec. 1 |
16th day to the last day of each
month, inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
South |
Carlaw Avenue and
Pape Avenue |
No parking; from Apr.
1 to Dec. 1 |
First day to the 15th day of each
month, inclusive |
Insert Table/Map No. 1
Strathcona
The Toronto Community Council also submits Clause 34 of its Report No. 6, headed A Danforth Avenue By-Pass
Bicycle Route - Broadview Avenue to Woodbine Avenue, and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes - Danforth Avenue to
Queen Street East (Don River and East Toronto):
CCCC
(City Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998, adopted this Clause, without amendment.)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that:
(1)the bicycle route identified in Drawing No. 421F-5211 entitled AProposed Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle
Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes@, May 1998, attached to the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director,
Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City Works Services be approved in principle;
(2)approval in principle be given to narrow the pavement in order to facilitate the Danforth Avenue By-Pass
Bicycle Route, at the locations described as follows:
(a) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Chatham Avenue from a width of 8.6 metres to a width
ranging from 6.6 metres to 8.6 metres, from Jones Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof;
(b) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Strathcona Avenue from a width of 7.4 metres to a
width ranging from 5.4 metres to 7.4 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof; and
(c) The narrowing of the pavement on the north side of Strathcona Avenue from a width of 7.3 metres to a
width ranging from 5.3 metres to 7.3 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 20 metres west thereof.
(3)bicycle lanes be approved in principle on both sides of Jones Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Queen Street
East as detailed in Appendix A attached to the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services;
(4)in conjunction with the implementation of the bicycle route, roadway alterations and bicycle lanes identified
in Recommendation Nos. 1, 2 and 3 respectively, the traffic and parking regulations detailed in Appendix B
attached to the report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation, City
Works Services be approved in principle;
(5)bicycle lanes be approved in principle on Strathcona Avenue as follows:
(a)from Pape Avenue to Carlaw Avenue on the north side for westbound cyclists; and
(b)from Pape Avenue to Blake Street on the south side adjacent to the parking lane for eastbound cyclists.
(5)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (May 19, 1998) from the Director, Infrastructure
Planning and Transportation, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To initiate the process of establishing an on-street bicycle route parallel to Danforth Avenue from Broadview Avenue
to Woodbine Avenue, and establishing bicycle lanes on Jones Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to cover the cost of the proposed work in the estimated amount of $70,000 are available under Capital Code No.
296702.
Recommendations:
(1)That the bicycle route identified in Drawing No. 421F-5211 entitled AProposed Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle
Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes@, May 1998 be approved;
(2)That approval be given to narrow the pavement in order to facilitate the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route,
at the locations described as follows:
(a) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Chatham Avenue from a width of 8.6 metres to a width
ranging from 6.6 metres to 8.6 metres, from Jones Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof;
(b) The narrowing of the pavement on the south side of Strathcona Avenue from a width of 7.4 metres to a width
ranging from 5.4 metres to 7.4 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 15 metres east thereof; and
(c) The narrowing of the pavement on the north side of Strathcona Avenue from a width of 7.3 metres to a width
ranging from 5.3 metres to 7.3 metres, from Pape Avenue to a point 20 metres west thereof.
(3)That bicycle lanes be approved on both sides of Jones Avenue from Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East as
detailed in Appendix A attached hereto;
(4)That, in conjunction with the implementation of the bicycle route, roadway alterations and bicycle lanes identified
in Recommendation Nos. 1, 2 and 3 respectively, the traffic and parking regulations detailed in Appendix B attached
hereto be approved; and
(5)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Background:
The Toronto City Cycling Committee released a report in late 1993 entitled AProposed New Bicycle Lanes and Routes
- Various Locations@. This document set out a rough master plan for establishing a network of on-street lanes and
routes for bicycles. The former Toronto City Services Committee directed staff to report on the feasibility and
implementation of these facilities. Over the past few years, staff have incrementally reported on and implemented the
identified on-street bicycle facilities to the stage where there are now over 50 km of bicycle lanes in place. One of the
remaining facilities which Works was requested to assess and report on is the Danforth By-Pass Bicycle Route
between Broadview Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. This project was specifically identified in a report entitled
AEnhancing Bicycle Safety@ which was adopted by the former City of Toronto Council at its February 24, 1997
meeting.
A bicycle route is a recommended route for cyclists on streets, and is identified by circular blue and white bicycle route
signs. Bicycle lanes, by way of comparison, are exclusive on-street traffic lanes to be used by bicycles only. They are
identified by white edge lines, diamonds and bicycle logo symbols on the pavement, and regulatory (black and white)
bicycle lane signs. Motor vehicles are not allowed to drive or park in bicycle lanes, whereas a bicycle route is not
exclusive to cyclists.
Comments:
(1) Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle Route - Broadview Avenue to Woodbine Avenue
Existing Conditions
Danforth Avenue is the busiest cycling street east of the Don Valley. Many cyclists, however, do not feel safe cycling
on Danforth Avenue. Recent pavement marking changes have improved general traffic operations and cycling safety
on Danforth Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue, but the intense traffic and parking activities on the
street remain a deterrent for many cyclists. The east-west residential streets, generally to the south of Danforth Avenue,
provide a good alternative for these cyclists. In addition, there are numerous schools and public parks in this area
which attract young cyclists and families who could benefit from the by-pass route.
As the attached drawing entitled AProposed Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle
Lanes@, May 1998 shows, it is possible for cyclists to by-pass Danforth Avenue and travel between Broadview Avenue
and Woodbine Avenue. Although many cyclists already choose this option, eastbound cyclists do so illegally, as there
are no connecting streets between Jones Avenue and Pape Avenue which permit eastbound traffic. In addition, the
westbound route is somewhat indirect if cyclists abide by the existing one-way regulations.
Many of the one-way regulations on streets in this neighbourhood were originally introduced to reduce the amount of
motor vehicle traffic. Unfortunately, these regulations also affect cyclists, although cyclists are not the concern of most
residents.
Proposal Details
The Danforth By-Pass is designed to maintain the restrictions to motorised traffic while allowing cyclists to legally and
safely use the neighbourhood streets. In order to accomplish this, the following one-way regulations would be
rescinded:
(1) Strathcona Avenue between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue (one-way eastbound);
(2) Strathcona Avenue between Pape Avenue and Blake Street (one-way westbound); and
(3)Chatham Avenue between Jones Avenue and Byron Avenue (one-way westbound).
In conjunction with the rescindment of the one-way restrictions, entry onto these streets would be prohibited at one end
to simulate the current operating conditions. For example, entry onto Strathcona Avenue at Pape Avenue would be
prohibited at all times and from all directions, except for bicycles. This has two advantages. Cyclists would legally be
able to enter the street from both directions and in addition residents and others who are parked on the street or in the
rear lane-ways would be able to travel in either direction and exit the street at either end. The potential for motorised
through traffic would still be avoided by means of the entry prohibitions.
Besides the one-way designation changes and entry prohibitions, traffic islands would also be installed at the three
locations where entry is to be prohibited. The attached Aenhanced@ photograph entitled ADanforth Avenue By-Pass
Bicycle Route - Proposed Chatham Avenue/Jones Avenue Changes@, March 1998, illustrates the proposed concept.
The purpose of the traffic island is to physically discourage illegal entry by motor vehicles onto the street, and also to
enhance the safety of bicycle, motor vehicle and pedestrian operations. This concept (in various design forms) is
currently used in the United States, Europe and in a number of Canadian cities, including Edmonton, Vancouver and
Ottawa, but has not yet been implemented in Toronto.
The changes will not impact the parking supply on Chatham Avenue and Jones Avenue. On Strathcona Avenue
between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue, the existing alternate side parking regulation would be rescinded and
parking authorized only on the south side of the street to reflect
the predominantly eastbound flow of traffic. On Strathcona Avenue between Pape Avenue and Blake Street the
parking would be changed from the south side to the north side of the street to reflect the predominantly westbound
flow of traffic. There would be a reduction in the parking supply on Strathcona Avenue as follows:
STRATHCONA
AVENUE |
PARKING SPACES |
PERMITS ISSUED
(As at April 1998) |
EXISTING |
PROPOSED |
North |
South |
North |
South |
Carlaw Avenue to Pape
Avenue
(Existing Alternate Side
Parking) |
27 |
27 |
n/a |
25 |
17 |
Pape Avenue to Blake Street
(Existing Parking on South
Side) |
n/a |
37 |
18 |
14 |
23 |
Although the proposed plan would result in the loss of 2 parking spaces between Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue,
and 5 spaces between Pape Avenue and Blake Street, residents and visitors would have the added benefit of being able
to drive in both directions on the street. This would also benefit visitors to Earl Grey Senior Public School on the north
side of Strathcona Avenue.
The intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Chatham Avenue/Mountjoy Avenue is another key location along the
by-pass route. At this off-set intersection cyclists must cross Greenwood Avenue without the aid of a traffic signal or
pedestrian crosswalk. It is proposed that the 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. parking prohibition on the east side of Greenwood
Avenue opposite Chatham Avenue be rescinded, and a 2.4 m wide Ahatched@ area be implemented in the centre of the
road with adjacent 3.8 m travel lanes. The proposed changes are shown in the attached Drawing No. 421F-5184, April
1998.
The hatched area would provide storage for pedestrians and left-turning bicycles, and motor vehicles. The concept is
similar to changes recently implemented on Danforth Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Pape Avenue. This
option would increase the parking supply by allowing parking on the east side of Greenwood Avenue during the
evening peak period.
In addition to the changes discussed above, other modifications along the by-pass route are also being investigated. A
review is underway to assess the feasibility of modifying existing vehicle sensors at traffic signals so that they also
detect (and respond to) bicycles at the following locations:
(a) northbound and southbound on Monarch Park Avenue at Danforth Avenue;
(b)eastbound and westbound on Hanson Street at Coxwell Avenue;
(c) eastbound and westbound on Glebeholme Boulevard at Coxwell Avenue; and
(d)northbound on East Lynn Avenue and southbound on Woodmount Avenue at Danforth Avenue.
The implementation of the Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route can be done independently of the Jones Avenue
Bicycle Lanes.
2.Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes - Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East
The 1993 report by the Toronto City Cycling Committee also recommended the implementation of bicycle lanes on
both sides of Jones Avenue between Danforth Avenue and the CN Railway Overpass. Based on the current operating
conditions on Jones Avenue, this investigation of bicycle lanes has been extended south from the railway overpass to
Queen Street East.
Existing Conditions
Jones Avenue is 14 m wide with one travel lane in each direction and parking on both sides, except for the east side
from Gerrard Street East to Danforth Avenue where parking is prohibited at all times. The permit parking program is
in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The traffic volume on Jones Avenue is approximately 10,000 vehicles per day,
which is well below the level on other streets which have successfully been converted to bicycle lanes. The No. 83
Jones TTC bus route also runs along Jones Avenue in both directions.
Proposal Details
The attached drawing entitled AJones Avenue Bicycle Lane Proposal - Danforth Avenue to Queen Street East - Typical
Cross-Section Before and After the Bicycle Lanes@, April 1998 illustrates the proposed plan. Based on the existing
conditions on Jones Avenue, the implementation of bicycle lanes is forecast to have a minimal impact on traffic and
TTC operations. The impact on on-street parking on Jones Avenue is outlined in the table below.
JONES AVENUE |
PARKING SPACES |
EXISTING |
PROPOSED |
East |
West |
East |
West |
Danforth Avenue to Endean Avenue (one block
south of Gerrard Street East) |
0 |
92 |
82 |
92 |
Endean Avenue to Queen Street East |
66 |
49 |
66 |
49 |
TOTAL |
66 |
141 |
148 |
141 |
3. Public Notification - Danforth By-pass and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes
Under the provisions of the Municipal Act, notice of Council=s intent to enact any proposed by-law(s) to designate
bicycle lanes or alter roadways must be advertised at least once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper
having general circulation in the community. This notice is also to indicate the date and time of the meeting at which
Council will consider passing the proposed by-law(s) and hearing public deputations.
In accordance with procedures adopted by the former Toronto City Council at its meeting of July 24 and 25, 1995 set
out in the joint report (June 13, 1995) from the City Clerk and Commissioner of Public Works and the Environment
(Clause 27 in City Services Committee Report No. 10 contained in Executive Committee Report No. 19), additional
notification will be given to occupants of affected properties by postal walk, and non-occupant owners by mail,
advising in advance of the Toronto Community Council=s meeting at which deputations will be heard on these
proposals, and as soon as possible in advance of the meeting at which the draft by-laws are to be considered.
4. Implementation Programme
Works staff have initiated consultations with the emergency services and the Toronto Transit Commission regarding
the proposals. Detailed design work in relation to traffic signal and transit operations is continuing. Refinements
arising out of the above mentioned consultations, the deputation process and the detailed design work can be reported
to subsequent meetings of the Toronto Community Council as necessary.
Due to the need to co-ordinate the implementation of the bicycle route and lanes in 1998, there is some urgency to
initiate the approval process. Ideally, a greater level of prior public scrutiny of the plan would have been helpful,
however, this has not been possible in this instance. Public consultation can continue concurrently with the approval
process, and there are several opportunities through subsequent reports to the Toronto Community Council or City
Council to make refinements to the plan, if necessary.
The narrowing of the pavement on Strathcona Avenue and Chatham Avenue and reconfiguration of its intersections as
set out above constitute alterations to a public highway pursuant to the Municipal Act. This project is pre-approved in
accordance with Schedule A of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Projects.
Conclusions:
The proposal to implement the Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes would
benefit cyclists and residents, and have a minimal impact on parking and traffic operations.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Nigel Tahair, Transportation Technologist,
392-7711
CCCC
APPENDIX A
Schedule Additions to Article IV
Required to Implement the Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes
Add the following:
194-6 - Lanes designated principally for the use of bicycles
Highway |
Side and Location |
Between |
Jones Avenue |
Both, adjacent to curb lane used for parking |
Danforth Avenue to
Queen Street East |
APPENDIX B
Parking Regulation Amendments Required to Implement the
Danforth Avenue By-pass Bicycle Route and Jones Avenue Bicycle Lanes
1.Delete the following:
'400-54 - Schedule I - One-Way Highways
Highway |
Between |
Time or Days |
Direction |
Chatham Avenue |
Jones Avenue and Byron Avenue |
Anytime |
From east to west |
Strathcona Avenue |
Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue |
Anytime |
From west to east |
Strathcona Avenue |
Pape Avenue and Blake Street |
Anytime |
From east to west |
2.Add the following:
'400-63 - Schedule X - Entry on Certain Highways Prohibited
Prohibited Highway |
Travelled Highway |
Direction |
Days and Times |
Chatham Avenue east of
Jones Avenue |
Jones Avenue |
Southbound and northbound |
Anytime
(bicycles excepted) |
Strathcona Avenue east
of Pape Avenue |
Pape Avenue and
Strathcona Avenue |
Southbound, northbound and
eastbound |
Anytime
(bicycles excepted) |
Strathcona Avenue west
of Pape Avenue |
Pape Avenue and
Strathcona Avenue |
Southbound, northbound and
westbound |
Anytime
(bicycles excepted) |
3.Delete the following:
'400-76 - Schedule XXIII - No Parking Certain Times
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Greenwood Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and
Mountjoy Avenue |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sat., Sun. and
public holidays |
Jones Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and Myrtle
Avenue |
Anytime |
Jones Avenue |
East |
Gerrard Street East and
Endean Avenue |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and Pape
Avenue |
Anytime, from Dec. 1 of one year to Mar. 31 of
the next following year, inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Pape Avenue and Jones
Avenue |
Anytime |
4.Add the following:
'400-76 - Schedule XXIII - No Parking Certain Times
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Greenwood Avenue |
East |
Danforth Avenue and a point 50 m south of it |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sat.,
Sun. and public holidays |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and Pape Avenue |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Pape Avenue and a point 17 m east of it |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Jones Avenue and point 75 m west of it |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
South |
Pape Avenue and a point 29 m west of it |
Anytime |
Strathcona Avenue |
South |
Pape Avenue and a point 195 m east of it |
Anytime |
5.Add the following:
'400-77 - Schedule XXIV - No Stopping
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Prohibited Times or Days |
Jones Avenue |
East |
A point 30.5 metres south of Danforth Avenue
and Chatham Avenue |
Anytime |
6.Delete the following:
'400-79 - Schedule XXVI - Permit Parking
Part A: 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Street |
Side |
Location |
Number of
Spaces |
Authorized Period of Use |
Strathcona Avenue |
Even |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
20 |
All times, except no parking 16th day to
the last day of each month, inclusive,
from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive; and no
parking anytime from Dec. 1 of one year
to Mar. 31 of the next following year,
inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
20 |
All times, except no parking first day to
the 15th day of each month, inclusive,
form Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From Pape Avenue
to Blake Street |
39 |
All times |
7.Add the following:
'400-79 - Schedule XXVI - Permit Parking
Part A: 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Street |
Side |
Location |
Number of
Spaces |
Authorized Period of Use |
Jones Avenue |
Odd |
From Endean
Avenue to Chatham
Avenue |
82 |
All times |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From Carlaw
Avenue to Pape
Avenue |
25 |
All times |
Strathcona Avenue |
Even |
From Pape Avenue
to a point 190 m
east of it |
18 |
All times |
Strathcona Avenue |
Odd |
From a point 190 m
east of Pape Avenue
to Blake Street |
14 |
All times |
8.Delete the following:
'400-81 - Schedule XXVIII - Alternate Side Parking
Highway |
Side |
Between |
Parking Restrictions |
Hours/Days |
Strathcona Avenue |
North |
Carlaw Avenue and
Pape Avenue |
No parking; from Apr.
1 to Dec. 1 |
16th day to the last day of each
month, inclusive |
Strathcona Avenue |
South |
Carlaw Avenue and
Pape Avenue |
No parking; from Apr.
1 to Dec. 1 |
First day to the 15th day of each
month, inclusive |
Insert Table/Map No. 1
Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route
Insert Table/Map No. 2
Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route
Insert Table/Map No. 3
Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route
Insert Table/Map No. 4
Danforth Avenue By-Pass Bicycle Route
The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it during
consideration of the foregoing matter, a communication (July 10, 1998) from Reverend R.E. Duncan, The Church of
St. Clement, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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