Amendments to Parking Regulation Near

368 Eglinton Avenue West (North Toronto)

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 in the vicinity of No. 368 Eglinton Avenue West by converting the use of a two-space taxicab stand to metered parking spaces.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulation amendments are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1998 Current Budget. The estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $600.00.

Recommendations:

1.That the two-space taxicab stand designation, on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, west of Avenue Road, be rescinded; and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:

At the request of Ms. Lois Greenspoon, of The Eglinton Way BIA and Councillor Anne Johnston, Transportation Services staff investigated the feasibility of providing additional on-street metered parking spaces by converting the existing two-space taxicab stand on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, between Castle Knock Road and Avenue Road, in the vicinity of No. 368 Eglinton Avenue West.

A two-space taxicab stand has been in place on the north side of Eglinton Avenue West, west of Avenue Road, at least since 1985 and perhaps longer. This taxicab stand operates at all times except during the morning and afternoon peak periods on weekdays.

In December 1997, Toronto Hydro replaced a pole, on which the original taxicab stand signs were mounted, necessitating the replacement of the taxicab stand signs. There was a short period of time between the removal of the pole and the replacement of the taxicab stand signs. During this time, motorists utilized this space to park. As a result, the Eglinton Way BIA made their request for the conversion.

Our observations indicate that this taxicab stand is rarely used. Often, private vehicles park illegally in these spaces on a short-term basis. The Taxi Advisory Committee does not have a concern with the proposed conversion of the existing two-space taxicab stand to metered parking spaces in the vicinity of No. 368 Eglinton Avenue West. Councillors Michael Walker and Anne Johnston support this proposal.

Contact Name:

Jacqueline White, Acting Manager

Central Traffic Region

416-397-5021