Introduction of a Prohibition to Restrict Vehicles

First Lane South of Davenport Road Extending Between

Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue

(Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 15, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To prohibit vehicles in excess of 2 metres in width from travelling in the first lane south of Davenport Road between Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

(1)That vehicles over 2 metres in width be prohibited from travelling in the first lane south of Davenport Road extending between Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue; and

(2)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 Councillor Betty Disero on behalf of area residents, Works staff have investigated the feasibility of introducing a regulation to prohibit vehicles in excess of 2 metres in width from travelling in the first lane south of Davenport Road between Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue.

The subject lane, being part of the public lane system bounded by Davenport Road, Uxbridge Avenue, Laughton Avenue and Pelham Avenue, is 3 metres in width. The east and west branches of this lane are offset and are connected by two right angle turns forming a tight "S" type jog in the lane. As a result of the narrow width and configuration of the lane it is impassible to large vehicles. The primary function of this lane is to provide vehicular access to garages at the rear of residential properties along Davenport Road. There are no commercial establishments abutting this lane.

In view of the above, regulations should be introduced to restrict vehicles having a width in excess of 2 metres from travelling in the first lane south of Davenport Road between Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue.

For Community Council's information, a heavy truck prohibition currently operates on Uxbridge Avenue and Laughton Avenue and signs giving effect to this prohibition are posted at Davenport Road.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Brian Holditch, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771