January 5, 1999
To:Chairman and Members of the Scarborough Community Council
From:Gary Welsh, Director, Transportation Services, Works and Emergency Services, District 4
Subject:Short Duration Parking on Freeman Street In Front of the Scarborough Day Nursery, Scarborough Bluffs
Purpose:
To investigate the need to amend the parking restrictions on Freeman Street in front of Scarborough Day Nursery.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $200.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking restriction signs is available in the
Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No. 20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In response to a request from the president of Scarborough Day Nursery, Transportation Services examined the possibility
of allowing parking for four vehicles in front of the nursery for parents picking-up and dropping-off their children.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Currently on Freeman Street, both sides of the road have a "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Friday"
prohibition posted. This prohibition was installed in 1971 because cars parked on both sides of the road were obstructing
traffic flow during the morning peak period. Immediately in front of the nursery, on Freeman Street, a "No Parking
Anytime" prohibition exists. This prohibition was installed to allow vehicles to stand for loading and unloading passengers.
The nursery has expressed concern that parents sometimes need to discuss issues with staff while dropping-off or
picking-up their children, and have been receiving parking tickets in this area.
On-Street Parking Observations:
On-street parking was observed at the Scarborough Day Nursery by Transportation Services staff. The maximum demand
was three vehicles, and this parking had minimal impact on traffic flow on Freeman Street.
Collision History:
Two collisions have been reported in proximity to the nursery during the last three years for which we have current
collision data (from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997). Neither were assoicated with parking at the nursery.
Conclusions:
The Scarborough Day Nursery has similar operational characteristics to most schools. Although at a much smaller scale,
parents have the same desire to drop-off and pick-up their children along the frontage of the facility to avoid crossing the
road. As with schools, staff feel it is appropriate to provide short duration parking to accommodate these parents.
Therefore, staff recommend installing "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday" signs along the south
side of Freeman Street, immediately in front of the nursery. This recommendation will provide sufficient room for
approximately 4 private vehicles to park temporarily. A representataive of the nursery has confirmed that this should be
adequate for their needs.
Staff recommend that the existing prohibitions posted in the other areas surrounding the school, on both Eastwood Avenue
and Freeman Street, remain unchanged.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Gary H. Welsh
Director
Transportation Services
Works and Environment
District 4
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Appendix 1
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
FreemanSouthEastwood25 Metres EastAnytime
AvenueAvenueof Eastwood Avenue
Appendix 2
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
FreemanSouth Eastwood 25 Metres east8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
AvenueAvenue Eastwood4:00 p.m.
AvenueMonday to
Friday
