June 2, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Argyle Street, north side, between Ossington Avenue and Givins Street - Parking Regulations. (Trinity-Niagara,
Ward 20)
Purpose:
This proposal is intended to increase parking availability for local residents.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $300.00 are contained in the
Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.
Recommendations:
- That the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and a point 48.8
metres east, be rescinded; and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 may be required.
Comments:
At the request of a local resident, Transportation Services staff have investigated the feasibility of rescinding the parking
prohibition at anytime on the north side of Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Argyle Place (a point 48.8 metres
east), to increase parking availability for local residents.
Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Givins Street is a residential street and operates one-way eastbound on a
pavement width of 7.3 metres. The following parking regulations are in effect:
North Side:
(a)Parking is prohibited at anytime from Ossington Avenue to a point 48.8 metres east;
(b)Parking is permitted for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily;
(c)Permit parking operates from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily; and
(d)Parking is otherwise permitted for a maximum period of three hours.
South Side:
(e)Parking is prohibited at anytime.
The parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Argyle Street from Ossington Avenue to Argyle Place (a point 48.8
metres east of Ossington Avenue), was implemented prior to 1970 to provide adequate turning radius for large trucks
gaining access to Argyle Place (a lane running south off of Argyle Street accessing the rears of businesses located at
Premises Nos. 63 - 109 Ossington Avenue and residences located at Premises Nos. 42 - 80 Givins Street).
Investigation by Transportation Services Staff revealed the turning radius at the bottom of Argyle Place (at Bruce Street),
could not accommodate large trucks entering or exiting Argyle Place. Therefore, the parking prohibition at anytime on the
north side of Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Argyle Place (a point 48.8 metres east of Ossington Avenue),
has become obsolete and could be rescinded without adversely affecting local businesses or residents and would still allow
access to Argyle Place by small and medium sized trucks.
Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Argyle Place is located in permit parking Area 4H where as of May 26,
1999, 879 permits had been issued against 891 permits available. Specifically, on the section of Argyle Street, 8 permits
have been issued to residents against 6 parking spaces available. Rescinding the parking prohibition at anytime on the north
side of Argyle Street between Ossington Avenue and Argyle Place (a point 48.8 metres east of Ossington Avenue), would
increase the number of parking spaces by six. The total number of permit parking spaces in "Area 4H" would also increase
by six.
Implementation of this proposal will not adversely affect traffic operational safety on Argyle Street between Ossington
Avenue and Givins Street.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bob Runnings, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771,
Director.
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