April 13, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:A. Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1

Subject:Lane first north of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Marlee Avenue and Fairleigh Crescent - Prohibition of standing (North Toronto)

Purpose:

To deter unlawful parking and keep the lane clear for passage by motorists.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $500.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

1.That standing be prohibited at anytime in the lane first north of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Marlee Avenue and Fairleigh Crescent; and

2. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed 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 expressed request of North Toronto Councillor Michael Walker, we are reporting to the Toronto Community Council on prohibiting standing at anytime in the lane first north of Eglinton Avenue West, extending between Marlee Avenue and Fairleigh Crescent, to deter the unlawful parking by vehicles associated with adjacent business operations and to enhance unimpeded traffic flow in the lane.

This lane provides vehicular access to the rear of businesses fronting on Eglinton Avenue West and rear yard parking areas of businesses on the south side of the lane and residences on the north side of the lane. Signs are clearly posted indicating that parking is prohibited at anytime in the lane. Nevertheless, site inspections have revealed that parking and loading activities, apparently generated by nearby businesses, frequently occur and often, trucks are left parked in the lane for extended periods of time. When this happens, adjacent residents are unable to access their driveways.

The lane currently provides the only delivery site at all times of the day for the businesses located on the northeast corner of Eglinton Avenue West and Marlee Avenue as standing is prohibited at anytime along the Eglinton Avenue West frontage due to the presence of a TTC bus stop and in addition, stopping is prohibited on Eglinton Avenue West during the morning and afternoon rush periods. Further, on the east side of Marlee Avenue, adjacent to the flankage of the businesses, standing is prohibited at anytime from Eglinton Avenue West to the lane first north of Eglinton Avenue West (a Transit Stop Zone) and from the lane north, stopping is prohibited at anytime. As such, the only convenient loading available to the businesses is from the subject lane. Alternatively, loading could take place on Fairleigh Crescent, a distance of approximately 50 metres to the east.

Although stringent enforcement of the current parking prohibition might have some impact on resolving the illegal parking problem, prohibiting standing at anytime in the subject lane in combination with an appropriate level of enforcement, would be a greater deterrent and is the option supported by the adjacent residents and Councillor Walker. The goal is not to prevent vehicles using the lane for loading purposes, but to encourage them to move on after loading is complete and not to park and obstruct the lane for extended periods.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Stephen Benjamin, Manager of Traffic Operations, District 1, 392-7773

Director

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