January 20, 1999

To:Etobicoke Community Council

From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Subject:Introduction of Parking Prohibition:

Meadowvale Drive

(Lakeshore-Queensway)

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road; and

(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Services Division - District 2, received a request from Elizabeth Hoyle, 93Meadowvale Drive, inquiring about the feasibility of a "No Parking" prohibition for MeadowvaleDrive between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road (Attachment No. 2).

In response to this request, staff polled the sixteen affected residents of Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road, to solicit public opinion on this matter (AttachmentNo. 3). There were ten respondents to the poll; four respondents were in favour of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition; five respondents were in favour of a "No Parking, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday " prohibition; and one opposed the introduction of any type of parking prohibition. A map of the area is (Attachment No. 4.)

Comments:

Meadowvale Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is prohibited on both sides of the street between Islington Avenue and Gardenvale Road. Parking is permitted on both sides of the street between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate area is predominantly residential.

The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Meadowvale Drive is the close proximity of these streets to the commercial establishments on Bloor Street West, and the commuter traffic utilizing the T.T.C. At most times, any weekday, both sides of Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Drive and the east limit of the road is being utilized, normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation.

Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2.

(416)394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

John W. Thomas, P.Eng.

Director, Transportation Services - District 2

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Attachments

ccStreet File:Meadowvale Drive