April 14, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services, District 1

Subject:Extension of Permit Parking Pilot Program in Permit Area 5E - Transferable Parking Permits (Midtown)

Purpose:

To report on extending the permit parking pilot program of a transferable parking permit in permit area 5E, for an additional six (6) months.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

1.That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services consult with Council members on including additional areas in the pilot program; and

2.That the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report prior to the conclusion of the June 1 to December 1, 1999 term, on the possible expansion of the transferable parking permit across all authorized permit parking areas and streets within the former City of Toronto.

Background:

City Council, at its meeting of October 28, 29 and 30, 1998, adopted, without amendment, the following Motion:

Moved by:Councillor Adams

Seconded by:Councillor Bossons

"WHEREAS the City of Toronto Council authorized a pilot program of transferable parking permits in Area 5E in Midtown Ward for the initial six-month period ending November 30, 1998; and

WHEREAS residents in the pilot program area are requesting that the program continue; and

WHEREAS the pilot program will end November 30, 1998, unless Council authorizes the extension; and

WHEREAS City staff require some lead time to implement an extension of the pilot program;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council approve the continuation of the pilot program of a transferable parking permits in Area 5E and the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be requested to report prior to the conclusion of the December 1, 1998 and May31, 1999 term of residential parking permits, on the possible expansion of the transferable parking permits across all authorized permit parking areas and streets within the former City of Toronto."

Comments:

We have consulted with the Parking Enforcement Unit to obtain their feedback on any difficulties the enforcement staff may have experienced during the part year. The feedback was positive, however, there was a concern that the pilot program may not be as effective in other permit parking areas with varying demographics. They suggested we expand the pilot program into other permit parking areas for an additional renewal term (6 months), prior to extending the program City wide.

Conclusions:

That the permit parking pilot program of a transferable parking permit presently being tested within permit parking area 5E be extended for an additional six (6) months, concluding on November 30, 1999. Prior to that date staff will be reporting our findings with a view to adopting the program City wide.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Lisa Forte, 392-1801

Director

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