March 30, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Worthington Crescent between South Kingsway (north and south) branches - Introduction of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition (High Park)

Purpose:

To prohibit parking at anytime on the south side of Worthington Crescent between South Kingsway and Easson Avenue, on the west side of Worthington Crescent between Easson Avenue and Innisfree Court and on the north side of Worthington Crescent between Innisfree Court and South Kingsway, in order to improve the flow of traffic and eliminate the obstruction created by vehicles parked on both sides of the street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary pole and signage installations in the amount of $800.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

(1)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Worthington Crescent between South Kingsway and Easson Avenue, on the west side of Worthington Crescent between Easson Avenue and Innisfree Court and on the north side of Worthington Crescent between Innisfree Court and South Kingsway; 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 High Park Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, Works staff investigated the feasibility of introducing a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition to replace the statutory three hour parking regulation on the south side of Worthington Crescent between South Kingsway and Easson Avenue, on the west side of Worthington Crescent between Easson Avenue and Innisfree Court and on the north side of Worthington Crescent between Innisfree Court and South Kingsway, to prevent the parking of vehicles on both sides of Worthington Crescent. Parked vehicles on both sides of the street create a safety hazard on Worthington Crescent, in that the pavement width is narrowed to approximately 3 metres for a two-way traffic operation. This hampers passage by emergency vehicles and also impacts negatively on street maintenance activities such as plowing and street cleaning. Further, a conflict is created between motorists on Worthington Crescent travelling in opposite directions and these motorists attempting to enter/exit the street.

Worthington Crescent between its north and south intersections with South Kingsway operates two-way with a pavement width of 7.3 metres and a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour. The permit parking system is not in effect and parking is permitted to a maximum period of three hours on both sides of the street.

Accordingly, it is recommended that parking should be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Worthington Crescent between South Kingsway and Easson Avenue, on the west side of Worthington Crescent between Easson Avenue and Innisfree Court and on the north side of Worthington Crescent between Innisfree Court and South Kingsway.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Spiros Stamopoulos, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771

Director

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