September 10, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:First lane east of Pape Avenue running between Dundas Street East and Audley Avenue - Prohibition of Vehicles
Over 2.0 Metres in Width (Don River)
Purpose:
To prohibit the use of the subject lane by large vehicles.
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:
(1)That vehicles over 2.0 metres in width be prohibited from travelling in the first lane east of Pape Avenue running
between Dundas Street East and Audley Avenue; 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:
In consultation with Councillor Pam McConnell and at the request of the owner of Premises No. 26 Audley Avenue, staff
have investigated the feasibility of prohibiting large vehicles from using the first lane east of Pape Avenue running between
Dundas Street East and Audley Avenue to reduce the incidence of property damage allegedly caused by large trucks.
The subject lane is 2.6 metres wide, which is narrower than many residential/local lanes in the City, and operates one-way
northbound from Audley Avenue to Dundas Street East. There are no businesses adjacent to or abutting the lane which
might require use of the lane for delivery purposes and no apparent reason for trucks to be in this lane. Nevertheless, a site
investigation conducted by our staff has confirmed that damage has occurred at Premises No. 26 Audley Avenue that
appears to have been caused either by trucks or over sized vehicles manoeuvring in to or out of the lane.
We recommend that vehicles over 2.0 metres in width be prohibited from travelling in this lane to resolve this complaint
and minimize opportunity for similar damage occurring at other properties along the lane.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Peter Ip, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771
Director
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