January 20, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:School Zone Safety:
Wilgar Road
(Kingsway-Humber)
Purpose:
To introduce by-law amendments to improve traffic conditions within the school zone on
Wilgar Road.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained
in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the "No Parking, 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday" prohibition on both sides of
WilgarRoad be amended to a "No Parking, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday"; and
(4)the appropriate by-laws (Attachments No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
Concerns have been raised by the Principal and the Parents Advisory Committee of
OurLadyofSorrowsCatholicSchool, 32 Montgomery Road, (Attachment No. 2) regarding the
traffic congestion during the commencement and dismissal of classes each day. It has been
proposed that the existing "No Parking, 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday" prohibition
on both sides of Wilgar Road between Montgomery Road and Upland Road, be changed to a
"No Parking, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday" prohibition. The thirteen (13) affected
residents of Wilgar Road were polled by letter to obtain their views on this proposal
(Attachment No. 3). There were seven (7) respondents to the poll; all in favour of the outlined
proposal. A map of the area is (Attachment No. 4.)
Discussion:
Wilgar Road is a two-lane roadway; parking is prohibited on both sides of the street between
MontgomeryRoad and Royal York Road, between 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday.
At all other times, parking is permitted for a maximum of three hours.
OurLadyofSorrowsCatholicSchool is located on the west side of Montgomery Road opposite
Wilgar Road. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.
This proposed change will discourage short-term parking during the commencement and
dismissal of classes each day, and will improve pedestrian safety.
Conclusion:
Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable support of Our Lady of
Sorrows Catholic School Parents Advisory Committee, Council's endorsement of the
recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, CET, Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2
(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.
John W. Thomas, P.Eng.
Director, Transportation Services Division - District 2
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Attachments
ccStreet File: Wilgar Road
