June 25, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Cumberland Street from Avenue Road to Bellair Street - Adjustments to the parking regulations (Midtown)

Purpose:

To facilitate access to the lane servicing the rear of Premises No. 110 Bloor Street West by the introduction of a "No Stopping Anytime" zone.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the signage to establish this "No Stopping Anytime" zone in the estimated amount of $200.00 are available under the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

1.That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Cumberland Street from the pedestrian crossover at Old York Lane to a point 18.5 m west 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.

Comments:

At the request of the Bloor-Yorkville B.I.A. and in consultation with the Ward Councillors John Adams and Ila Bossons, staff reviewed the existing parking regulations on Cumberland Street with the intention of improving the access from the rear of Premises No. 110 Bloor Street West.

Cumberland Street between Avenue Road and Bellair Avenue operates one-way eastbound on a 6.3 m wide pavement. Currently, stopping is prohibited at anytime on the north side of Cumberland Street between Avenue Road and a point 60.0 m east thereof and from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, from this point to a point 51 m further east. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the north side from a point 111 m east of Avenue Road to Bellair Street. There is a pedestrian crossover located 7.7 m east of the lane servicing the rear of Premises No. 110 Bloor Street West (or Premises No. 145 Cumberland Street). Observations have confirmed that vehicles tend to load and/or illegally park on the north side of the street.

When vehicles, particularly trucks, are stopped to load or illegally park in the area across from the subject lane it becomes very difficult, if not impossible, for vehicles, especially trucks, to enter or exit this laneway or the ramp leading to an underground garage abutting the laneway. To keep the area on the north side directly opposite this laneway and ramp clear of obstructing vehicles, a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation should be introduced from the pedestrian crossover to a point 18.5 m west thereof. This 18.5 m distance would include the statutory "No Stopping Anytime, 9 m to crosswalk" prohibition, then 3.5 m from this point to a ramp, the 2.5 m width of the ramp and an additional 3.5 m to cover the abutting ramp on the south side. This extension should not affect loading opportunities on the south side of the street as any loading in the above-mentioned area would be illegal because of the existing "No Stopping Anytime" prohibition within 9.0 m of the pedestrian crossover and the existing driveway ramps on the south side. The current "No Parking Anytime" prohibition sign located approximately 3 m west of the pedestrian crossover will be replaced with a "No Stopping 9 m of the pedestrian crossover" sign.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Michael J. Harris, Supervisor Traffic Engineering, 392-7711

Director

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