March 11, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:A. Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1
Subject:Wheeler Avenue, between Queen Street East and Norway Avenue - Extension of the maximum parking duration
(East Toronto)
Purpose:
To enable visitors to park for up to 2 hours on Wheeler Avenue between Queen Street East and Norway Avenue (from 7:00
a.m. to 12:01 a.m.)
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1200.00 are contained in the
Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.
Recommendations:
1)That the one hour maximum parking regulation at anytime on the east side of Wheeler Avenue from Queen Street East
to Norway Avenue, be adjusted to allow parking for a maximum parking period of two hours at anytime; and
2) That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the foregoing,
including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.
Comments:
At the request of area residents and in consultation with East Toronto Councillor Tom Jakobek, Transportation staff have
investigated extending the maximum parking period on Wheeler Avenue between Queen Street East and Norway Avenue.
Wheeler Avenue is a residential street operating two-way with a pavement width of 7.3 metres. Parking is regulated as
follows:
East Side
-Parking is allowed by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue;
- Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of one hour from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue; and
West Side
- Parking is prohibited at anytime from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue.
A 2-hour maximum parking regulation could be implemented on the east side of Wheeler Avenue from Queen Street East
to Norway Avenue in place of the current 1 hour restriction to allow persons visiting on the street the opportunity to park
for a longer duration.
Staff point out that this regulatory amendment could promote infiltration parking by patrons of businesses on Queen Street
East, resulting in less opportunity for permit parkers to find a space on Wheeler Avenue and reduce the potential frequency
of parking enforcement.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
David G. Dignard392-7771
Traffic Investigator
Director
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