July 20, 1999

To:Toronto Community Council

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

Subject:Queen Street East, south side, between 93 metres east of Woodward Avenue and 26.3 metres further east - Provision of parking (East Toronto)

 Purpose:

To increase the number of parking spaces on this section of Queen Street East.

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 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the south side of Queen Street East from a point 34 metres west of Rhodes Avenue to a point 62 metres further west be rescinded;

(2)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Queen Street East from a point 72 metres east of Woodward Avenue to a point 21 metres further east and from a point 119.3 metres east of Woodward Avenue to a point 14.7 metres further east;

(3)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of 2 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday from a point 93 metres east of Woodward Avenue to a point 26.3 metres further east; and

(4)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 local business proprietors and in consultation with Councillor Tom Jakobek, staff of Transportation Services have investigated rescinding a portion of the parking prohibition on the south side of Queen Street East opposite Premises No.1574 Queen Street East.

Based on our assessment, parking could be allowed for a maximum period of two hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and for a maximum period of three hours at other times (except for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday when stopping is prohibited on all of Queen Street East). This would provide about four additional parking spaces within the immediate area and benefit patrons of the nearby businesses and visitors to the neighbourhood without adversely affecting operational safety.

 Contact Name and Telephone Number:

David G. Dignard, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771

Director

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