May 11, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Amendments to Parking Regulations - Eastern Avenue at Dibble Street

(Don River - Ward 25)

Purpose:

To amend the parking regulations at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Dibble Street in order to improve access/egress and visibility.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulation amendments are contained in the Transportation Services Division's 1999 Current Budget. The estimated cost of installing appropriate signs is $600.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1). That stopping be prohibited at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue, between Dibble Street and a point 40 metres east thereof; and

2). That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Background:

At the request of Mr. Dave Frittenburg (Petro Partners), Transportation Services staff investigated the feasibility of improving sightlines at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Dibble Street.

Comments:

Eastern Avenue, near Dibble Street is a four-lane roadway with a daily, two-way traffic volume of approximately 24,500 vehicles and a speed limit of 50 km/h. Dibble Street is a two-lane roadway which forms the north leg of a "T-intersection" and is controlled with a "Stop" sign at Eastern Avenue.

Existing parking regulations on the north side of Eastern Avenue prohibit stopping during the weekday morning peak period and prohibit parking during all other times. However, during our field observation we noticed a high frequency of vehicles illegally parking on the north side of Eastern Avenue, east of Dibble Street. This reduces sightlines for Dibble Street traffic at this intersection. As an interim measure the Toronto Police Service has been requested to take appropriate action with respect to this illegal parking activity. To further deter illegal parking, the introduction of a stopping prohibition at all times on the north side of Eastern Avenue from Dibble Street to a point approximately 40 metres east thereof is recommended.

A review of the Toronto Police Service collision records over a five-year period ending December 31, 1997, disclosed that 13 collisions had occurred at this intersection. Further analysis revealed that 4 of these collisions, 2 involving southbound vehicles colliding with westbound vehicles, and two collisions which involved a westbound right-turning vehicle, may have been attributable to illegally parked vehicles near the intersection.

Councillors Jack Layton and Pam McConnell support this proposal.

Conclusions:

The proposed "No Stopping" prohibition should improve drivers' visibility and result in an overall improvement to the operational safety of this intersection.

Contact Name:

Vince Suppa, Coordinator

District 1 - East Area

416-397-5436

Director

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