Amendments to Parking Regulations on the North Side

of Adelaide Street East, between George Street and

Sherbourne Street (Downtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (October5, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To amend the parking regulations on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between George Street and Sherbourne Street, specifically in front of the entrance to George Brown College (No. 300 Adelaide Street East), to provide a passenger loading zone.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulations are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget. The estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $1,200.00.

Recommendations:

1. That a "No Standing" at all times regulation be implemented on the north side of Adelaide Street East, from 61 metres east of George Street to 13 metres further east thereof; and

2. That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

In response to an inquiry received from George Brown College, Transportation Services staff have reviewed the feasibility of installing a loading zone for persons with physical disabilities on the north side of Adelaide Street East, in the vicinity of George Brown College (No. 300 Adelaide Street East).

The entrance to George Brown College that is accessible for persons with physical disabilities is located on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between George Street and Sherbourne Street. On the above-noted section of Adelaide Street East, stopping is prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Thirteen parking meters operate for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays. At other times parking is permitted for a maximum period of three hours.

To create a passenger loading zone, two parking meters must be removed and a "No Standing" zone be implemented. Under the ANo Standing@ regulation, motorists are permitted to stop their vehicles to allow passengers to board or disembark only.

From a traffic operations viewpoint this proposal should have no adverse impacts. It will, however, result in the loss of two on-street metered parking spaces. There is sufficient alternative on-street parking in this vicinity to accommodate the displaced spaces. Councillors Olivia Chow and Kyle Rae have been consulted and they support this proposal.

Contact Name:

Jacqueline White, Acting Manager

Central Traffic Region

(416) 397-5021