August 26, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to a point 30.5 metres further east - Adjustment of Parking Regulations (Midtown)

Purpose:

To enhance the flow of traffic on Roxborough Street West in the vicinity of Avenue Road.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $200.00 are available under the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That stopping be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to a point 30.5 metre further east; 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 Midtown Councillors John Adams and Ila Bossons, staff reviewed the existing parking regulations on Roxborough Street West, in the vicinity of Avenue Road, with the intention of improving traffic flow and enhancing the sightlines for pedestrians.

Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to Molson Street, operates two-way on a pavement width of 10.1 metres with a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the north side of Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to a point 30.5 metres further east, to ensure that westbound traffic is unimpeded by parked vehicles in the designated right turn lane when departing the intersection of Avenue Road and Roxborough Street West. Left turns onto Avenue Road from Roxborough Street West are prohibited at all times. Parking is permitted for a maximum of one hour, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, on both sides of Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to Molson Street.

During the course of investigations, Transportation Services' staff observed that vehicles park for extended periods of time within the 30.5 metre prohibited parking area located on the north side of Roxborough Street West, east of Avenue Road , impeding the traffic flow, reducing sightlines for pedestrians and creating delays to westbound traffic. To address this situation, and enhance traffic flow at this intersection, the more stringent "No Stopping Anytime" regulation should be implemented on the north side of Roxborough Street West, from Avenue Road to a point 30.5 metres further east.

 Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bob Bonner, Traffic Investigator, 392-7711

 Director

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