June 23, 1999

To:Etobicoke Community Council

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

Subject:Parking Prohibitions: Anglesey Boulevard, Between Islington Avenue and The Kingsway -Ward 3 (Kingsway - Humber)

Purpose:

To request the introduction of "No Parking Anytime" prohibitions on sections of AngleseyBoulevard, between Islington Avenue and The Kingsway

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with installing regulatory signs are contained in the TransportationServicesDivision's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on the south side of Anglesey Boulevard, between The Kingsway and Lambeth Crescent;

(2)parking be prohibited on the north side of Anglesey Boulevard, between The Kingsway and a point 844 m west thereof;

(3)parking be prohibited on the south side of Anglesey Boulevard, from Wimbleton Road to the west intersection of Anglesey Boulevard/Pinehurst Crescent; and

(4)Schedule VIII of Chapter 240 of the Etobicoke Municipal Code be amended to include these prohibitions, and as described in the attached by-laws (Attachment No. 1).

Background:

Anglesey Boulevard, west of The Kingsway, is a median divided collector road with a posted speed limit of 40 km/h (Attachment No. 2). Both the eastbound and westbound lanes are approximately 5.0 m wide. The shoulder of the road is surface treated along both sides of Anglesey Boulevard, between Lambeth Crescent and The Kingsway. Most of Anglesey Boulevard does not have sidewalks, and pedestrians must walk on the side of the road.

Parking is currently permitted on both sides of the road, for a maximum of three hours. Section240-7B(8) of the Etobicoke Municipal Code prohibits parking adjacent the existing centre medians. This prohibition is a general "stopping and parking" regulation that does not require signing. There appears to be some confusion among police and parking enforcement officers over this particular prohibition that we will clarify at the earliest opportunity.

Anglesey Boulevard will be reconstructed in the fall of 1999. The eastbound and westbound travelled lanes will be reduced to 3.4 m in width. To improve pedestrian safety, curbside walkways measuring 2.13 m in width will be constructed on both sides of Anglesey Boulevard, at the following locations:

1. On the south side, from Wimbleton Road to the west intersection of Pinehurst Crescent and Anglesey Boulevard, and from Lambeth Crescent to The Kingsway.

2. On the north side, from the Humber Valley Artificial Ice Rink to The Kingsway.

We also received several complaints relating to on-street parking along Anglesey Boulevard, immediately west of The Kingsway, during the public consultation process for the reconstruction of Anglesey Boulevard. This situation is attributed to 'spill over' parking from the adjacent apartment buildings.

Discussion:

The presence of parked cars near the existing pedestrian crossover at the west approach to HartfieldRoad and Anglesey Boulevard, combined with the curvilinear alignment of AngleseyBoulevard, west of The Kingsway, is a significant safety concern for pedestrians. This condition is especially pronounced at night, and during periods of inclement weather. While the introduction of curbside walkways is expected to improve this situation, continuing to allow vehicle parking in these areas will eliminate any potential safety benefits provided by the walkways.

The deteriorating condition of the boulevards along Anglesey Boulevard, just west of The Kingsway, appears to be the result of long-term parking generated by the apartment buildings, and emphasises a need for parking prohibitions in this area.

Conclusions:

Prohibiting parking on aforementioned sections of Anglesey Boulevard is required to improve pedestrian safety, protect the boulevard areas, and to control 'spill over' parking demand from the residential apartment buildings.

Based on our review of these issues, and the support for these measures expressed by area residents during the community meetings on the 1999 reconstruction of Anglesey Boulevard, Council's approval of the above recommendations is appropriate.

Contact Name:

Allan Smithies, Manager, Traffic Planning/R-O-W Management - District 2.

(416) 394-8412; Fax (416) 394-8942.

John W. Thomas, P. Eng., MBA

Director, Transportation Services - District 2

Attachments

cc. St/Anglesey Blvd.