August 26, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Inglewood Drive, from Rose Park Drive to Heath Street East - Adjustments to Parking Regulations (Midtown)

Purpose:

To discourage long-term, non-residential parking on this portion of Inglewood Drive.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That parking be permitted for a maximum period of one hour, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on both sides of Inglewood Drive, from Rose Park Drive to Heath Street East; 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 are required.

Comments:

At the request of Councillor John Adams, on behalf of area residents, staff have investigated the feasibility of implementing a one hour daytime maximum parking limit to discourage long-term, non-resident parking on both sides of Inglewood Drive, from Rose Park Drive to Heath Street East.

Inglewood Drive from Rose Park Drive to Heath Street East, operates two-way on an 8.5 metre pavement width. Permit parking operates on both sides of the street between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. daily. Parking is otherwise permitted to a maximum period of three hours.

In a letter and accompanying petition to Councillor Adams, area residents have expressed concerns regarding non-residents, who work or shop in the Yonge Street/St. Clair Avenue area, who regularly park their vehicles on Inglewood Drive for extended periods of time throughout the day. The introduction of a one hour maximum parking limit should address this concern. Residents in possession of a valid parking permit would be exempt from this temporal restriction. In this regard, I would recommend that parking be permitted for a maximum period of one hour as described in Recommendation No. 1, above.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bob Bonner, Traffic Investigator, 392-7711

Director

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