Amendments to Parking Regulations

on the North Side of Eglinton Avenue East,

in the Vicinity of No. 368.

The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (July 31, 1998) from the General Manager, Transportation Services:

Purpose:

To amend the parking regulations on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, between RawlinsonAvenue and Cardiff Road, specifically in front of 368 Eglinton Avenue East.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulations are contained in the Works and Emergency Services Department's 1998 Current Budget. The estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $300.00.00.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, from 62 metres east of Rawlinson Avenue to 11 metres further east thereof; and

(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.

Background:

At the request of a member of the public, the Department investigated sightline problems on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East, between Rawlinson Avenue and Cardiff Road, specifically in the vicinity of 368 Eglinton Avenue East.

Discussion:

Eglinton Avenue East, between Rawlinson Avenue and Cardiff Road, is a five-lane roadway (twowestbound lanes) with an estimated two-way, daily traffic volume of 33,000 vehicles. The current parking regulations on the north side of this section of Eglinton Avenue East are "NoStopping", between 7:00 a.m., and 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. At all other times parking is controlled by the standard three-hour restriction.

368 Eglinton Avenue East is a 13-floor, 150-unit apartment building. This property has four accesses on Eglinton Avenue East. From west to east, the driveways operate as follows: a two-way, two-lane driveway for the surface parking lot for visitors; a two-way, two-lane driveway for the underground parking garage for tenants; and two driveways which serve as a one-way, counter-clockwise circular access, which serves the main entrance. A westbound Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus stop is located between the two driveways of the main entrance. An 11-metre parking area exists on Eglinton Avenue East between the driveway to the underground parking garage and the outbound driveway of the main entrance, just west of the TTC bus stop. Until recently, this parking area was signed as a "No Standing" zone as part of the TTC bus stop which has since been adjusted.

The superintendent of 368 Eglinton Avenue East raised a concern that a stopped or parked vehicle(s) in this 11-metre parking area reduces visibility and compromises safe access to/from the underground driveway and the exit driveway of the main entrance to 368 Eglinton Avenue East.

The proposed introduction of "No Parking" in the 11- metre curb area between the aforementioned driveways would result in the loss of two on-street parking spaces. There is sufficient alternative on-street parking in this vicinity to accommodate the displaced spaces. This matter has been discussed with TTC staff. They concur with the recommendations. Furthermore, Councillors AnneJohnston and Michael Walker have been consulted and they have no concerns with this proposal.

Conclusion:

The introduction of a "No Parking" regulation on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East in front of 368 Eglinton Avenue East would improve visibility at the driveways to 368 Eglinton Avenue East and provide minor improvements to traffic operations in this vicinity.

Contact Name:

Ms. Jacqueline White, Acting Manager, Central Traffic Region, 397-5021.

(A copy of the location plan, which was appended to the foregoing report, has been forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the September 8, 1998 meeting of the Urban Environment and Development Committee, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)