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Various Amendments to Former
Metropolitan Traffic By-laws.
The Urban Environment and Development Committee recommends the adoption of the following report (August 18,
1998) from the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services:
Purpose:
To effect amendments to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws with
respect to entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable.
Funding Sources:
Funds associated with this work are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the changes, additions and deletions to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan
by-laws outlined in the attached Appendices be adopted; and
(2)the appropriate by-law(s) be amended accordingly.
Discussion:
At the present time all traffic by-laws which were in place prior to this year within the seven municipalities are still in
effect and require distinct amendments. It will be some time before the consolidation of these by-laws is complete. In the
meantime it is necessary to amend the existing by-laws to legalize current conditions and provide for a means of
enforcement.
The semi-annual review of various schedules of the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related
Metropolitan by-laws revealed a number of entries which are incorrect or no longer applicable and which should be
amended or deleted.
In general, the amendments identified in the Appendices to this report are housekeeping in nature and are required in order
to correct typographical/clerical errors or to formalize signage and pavement markings which exist on-street. Attached to
each Appendix 1 through 9 are explanatory notes describing why the amendments are being introduced.
In order to maintain current and accurate by-law information, it is recommended that the changes, additions and deletions
to the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws listed in the attached
Appendices 1 through 9 be put into effect.
Conclusions:
The adoption of the by-law amendments identified in the Appendices to this report will improve the accuracy of
information contained in the Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law and other traffic-related Metropolitan by-laws and,
when necessary, allow for proper enforcement and prosecution.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Ms. Sandra Burk, Traffic Assistant, 392-8750.
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Appendix 1
Schedule IV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Taxicab Stands
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Location |
Column 4
No. of
Taxicabs |
Column 5
Hours |
| Delete: |
|
|
|
|
| Bloor Street East
(M.T. 10) |
North |
A point 121.5 metres
east of Yonge Street and
a point 21 metres further
east thereof |
3 |
Anytime |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
|
| Bloor Street East
(M.T. 10) |
North |
A point 128.5 metres
east of Yonge Street and
a point 14 metres further
east thereof |
2 |
Anytime |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 1
Schedule IV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Taxicab Stands
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Bloor Street East, north side, east of Yonge Street |
To amend taxicab stand location/dimensions in order to accommodate
Curb Lane Vending Site No. CLV M1. |
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Appendix 2
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Location |
| Insert: |
|
| Wilson Avenue
(M.T. 24) |
Between the east curb line of the access to No. 1201 Wilson Avenue (Downsview Provincial
Government Plaza) and a point 30.5 metres west of the west curb line of the access to No.1201 Wilson
Avenue. |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 2
Schedule VI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Pedestrian Crossings
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Wilson Avenue, at
access to No. 1201
Wilson Avenue |
To reflect existing signage and pavement markings on-street. |
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Appendix 3
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Prohibited
Times or Days |
| Delete: |
|
|
|
| Pape Avenue
(M.T. 43) |
West |
A point 180 metres north of O'Connor
Drive and a point 205 metres north thereof |
Anytime |
| Warden Avenue
(M.T. 67) |
East |
Ellington Drive and point 181 metres
north thereof |
Anytime, Monday to Saturday |
| Weston Road
(M.T. 17) |
East |
Dee Avenue and Pineview Avenue |
Anytime |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
| Pape Avenue
(M.T. 43) |
West |
A point 180 metres north of O'Connor
Drive and a point 205 metres north of
O'Connor Drive |
Anytime |
| Warden Avenue
(M.T. 67) |
East |
Ellington Drive and a point 181 metres
north thereof |
Anytime |
| Weston Road
(M.T. 17) |
East |
Dee Avenue and Highway
No. 401 Westbound
Off-Ramp |
Anytime |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 3
Schedule VIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
No Parking
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Pape Avenue, north of
O'Connor Drive |
To reflect existing signage on-street. |
| Warden Avenue, east side,
north of Ellington Drive |
The Metropolitan Transportation Committee, on August16, 1993,
recommended that parking be permitted temporarily on Sundays on the
east side of Warden Avenue in front of 1385 Warden Avenue, in order
to allow Church parishioners to park on-street on Sundays. The intent
was that once off-street parking was available as a result of the
PRICE/COSTCO development, parking would again be prohibited. The
Church parking lot was expanded in conjunction with construction of
the PRICE/COSTCO store, which opened December 6, 1995. The
church has confirmed that there is no longer a demand for parking on
WardenAvenue on Sundays for Church patrons, and the "No Parking
Anytime" regulation should be reinstated. |
| Weston Road, east side,
north of Dee Avenue |
To delete reference to Pineview Avenue, which no longer exists. |
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Appendix 4
Schedule X to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Parking for Restricted Periods
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Times
or Days |
Column 5
Maximum Period
Permitted |
| Delete: |
|
|
|
|
| Queen's Park
Crescent East
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point 50.5 metres north of
GrosvenorStreet and Queen's
Park Road North |
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
1 hour |
| Spadina Road
(M.T. 21) |
West |
A point 76.0 metres north of
Bloor Street West and
DupontStreet |
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday |
2 hours |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
|
| Queen's Park Crescent
East
(M.T. 25) |
East |
A point 50.5 metres north of
Grosvenor Street and Queen's
Park Road North |
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, except
Public Holidays |
1 hour |
| Spadina Road
(M.T. 21) |
West |
A point 76.0 metres north of
Bloor Street West and
Dupont Street |
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday and
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday |
2 hours |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 4
Schedule X to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Parking for Restricted Periods
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Queen's Park Crescent East |
To reflect existing signage on-street and to agree with parking meter
regulations. |
| Spadina Road, between a point 76metres north of
Bloor Street West and Dupont Street |
To correct clerical error. Parking is also restricted to a maximum period
of two hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, as per
Clause No. 44 of Toronto Community Council Report No. 2, adopted
by Council March 4, 5 and 6, 1998. |
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Appendix 5
Schedule XIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
One-Way Traffic Lanes
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Between |
Column 3
Lanes |
Column 4
Times
or Days |
Column 5
Direction |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
|
| Morningside Avenue
and Milner Avenue
(M.T. 69) |
Milner Avenue and a point 30.5 metres
south thereof |
Easterly
Northbound |
Anytime |
Northbound
right-turning
(buses excepted) |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 5
Schedule XIII to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
One-Way Traffic Lanes
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Morningside Avenue and
Milner Avenue |
To formalize existing signage and pavement markings for right-turn only lane. |
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Appendix 6
Schedule XV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Turns
| Column 1
Intersection or
Portion of Highway |
Column 2
Direction |
Column 3
Turns
Prohibited |
Column 4
Times or Days |
| Delete: |
|
|
|
| Spadina Avenue
and King Street
West (M.T. 21) |
Eastbound and
Westbound |
Left |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday except
Public Holidays |
| Spadina Avenue
and Queen Street
(M.T. 21) |
Eastbound and
Westbound |
Left |
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. except
Saturdays, Sundays and
Public Holidays |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
| Spadina Avenue
and King Street
West (M.T. 21) |
Eastbound and
Westbound |
Left |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday except
Public Holidays (streetcars
excepted) |
| Spadina Avenue
and Queen Street
West (M.T. 21) |
Eastbound and
Westbound |
Left |
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday except
Public Holidays (streetcars
excepted) |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 6
Schedule XV to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Prohibited Turns
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Spadina Avenue and King Street
West |
To reflect existing signage on-street which exempts streetcars from eastbound and
westbound turn prohibitions at this location. |
| Spadina Avenue and Queen Street
West |
To reflect existing signage on-street which exempts streetcars from eastbound and
westbound turn prohibitions at this location. |
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Appendix 7
Schedule XVI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Compulsory Turns
| Column 1
Highway
Being Entered |
Column 2
Highway from which
Vehicle Enters |
Column 3
Highway Not
To Be Entered |
| Delete: |
|
|
| Kennedy Road
(M.T. 53) |
Antrim Crescent |
Premises on east side of Kennedy Road |
| Insert: |
|
|
| Kennedy Road
(M.T. 53) |
Antrim Crescent west of Kennedy Road |
Antrim Crescent east of Kennedy Road |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 7
Schedule XVI to Metropolitan Uniform Traffic By-law
Compulsory Turns
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Kennedy Road at Antrim Crescent |
As a result of development-related changes in the area, Antrim Crescent now
carries through east of KennedyRoad, so the eastbound through-traffic
prohibition should be amended to reflect same. |
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Appendix 8
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 107-86
Parking Meters on Metropolitan Roads
| Column 1
Highway |
Column 2
Side |
Column 3
Between |
Column 4
Days and Hours |
Column 5
Rate |
Column 6
Maximum
Permissible
Parking
Period |
| Delete: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Lower Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
East |
The Esplanade and
Front Street East |
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Monday to
Friday 7:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Saturday,
except Public
Holidays |
$1.00 for 1 hour |
1 hour |
| Insert: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Lower Jarvis Street
(M.T. 31) |
East |
The Esplanade and
Front Street East |
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. Monday to
Friday 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Saturday,
except Public
Holidays |
$1.00 for 1 hour |
1 hour |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 8
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 107-86
Respecting Parking Meters on Metropolitan Roads
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Lower Jarvis Street, between The
Esplanade and Front Street East |
To reflect existing hours of operation for parking meters at this location, and to
agree with Schedule X (Parking for Restricted Periods) of Uniform Traffic By-law. |
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Appendix 9
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86
Pedestrian Crossovers on Metropolitan Roads
| Column 1
Roadway |
Column 2
Location |
| Delete: |
|
| Avenue Road |
Approximately 142 metres south of Caribou Road |
| Avenue Road |
Immediately south of Melrose Avenue |
| Steeles Avenue East |
Approximately 143 metres west of Conacher Drive, on the east side of driveway to
Brebeuf College School |
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Explanatory Notes to Appendix 9
Schedule I to Metropolitan By-law No. 108-86
Respecting Pedestrian Crossovers on Metropolitan Roads
| Location/Intersection |
Explanation of Amendment(s) |
| Avenue Road, south of Caribou Road |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on September 1,
1994. |
| Avenue Road, south of Melrose
Avenue |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on January 15,
1987. |
| Steeles Avenue East, west of Conacher
Drive |
Pedestrian Crossover was replaced with Traffic Control Signals on July 27, 1998. |
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