Stopping Prohibition: Evans Avenue, West of Kipling Avenue

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 16, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose a No Stopping Prohibition on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50 metres west of Kipling Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of regulatory signs are contained in the Transportation Service Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)a No Stopping Prohibition be introduced on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50metres west of Kipling Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof; and

(2)the attached by-laws (Attachments No. 1 and No. 2) receive Council approval.

Background:

The Transportation Services Division, District 2, has received numerous complaints regarding trucks stopping for long periods of time on the south side of Evans Avenue in front of #386, west of Kipling Avenue. A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

A No Stopping Prohibition exists on the north side of Evans Avenue from Kipling Avenue to a point 135metres thereof. A No Parking Anytime Prohibition exists on the south side of Evans Avenue. A bus stop is located on south side at the south-west corner of Evans Avenue and Kipling Avenue.

Comments:

A site investigation by staff revealed that the majority of the drivers are parking their trucks on the south side of Evans Avenue in this area of #386 to frequent the local coffee shops/restaurants. These parked vehicles are impeding the eastbound traffic flow on Evans Avenue and are restricting the drivers view of the traffic on Evans Avenue when exiting the driveways of the commercial properties in this area.

Conclusions:

The introduction of a No Stopping Prohibition on the south side of Evans Avenue, from a point 50metres west of Kipling Avenue to a point 158 metres west thereof, will improve the eastbound traffic flow on Evans Avenue and the site lines at the driveways in this area.

Contact Name:

Mark Hargot, Traffic Co-ordinator - Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416)394-8453; Fax (416)394-8942

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of October 14, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)