STAFF REPORT

October 18, 1999

To: York Community Council

From: Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject: Request to change on-street parking on Durie Street

(Ward 27, York-Humber)

Purpose:

To respond to a request from Councillor Bill Saundercook for a report on the feasibility of changing on-street parking on Durie Street from the west to the east side during the winter months (December through to the end of March).

Financial Implications:

The funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments associated with changing parking from the west to the east side of Durie Street, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, estimated at $1,500.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) the Uniform Traffic By-laws 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended to change on-street parking from the west to the east side of Durie Street between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, from 7:00 p.m. on the first day of December to 7:00 p.m. on the first day of April;

(2) the On-Street Permit Parking By-law 3491-80 be amended to change on-street parking from the west to the east side of Durie Street between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m., from the 2nd day of December to the 1st day of April, inclusive.

Comments:

At the request of Councillor Bill Saundercook, we reviewed the feasibility of changing on-street parking on Durie Street from the west to the east side of the street.

Durie Street operates two-way in a north/south direction, between Annette Street and Dundas Street West.

Currently on-street parking alternates between the east and west sides of Durie Street between Annette Street and Dundas Street West, during the spring, summer and fall months. Parking is exclusively permitted on the west side during the winter months.

Field surveys reveal there are 59 and 76 curb side parking spaces on the west and east sides, respectively.

Conclusions:

As the field survey reveals, reversing on-street parking on Durie Street between Annette Street and Dundas Street West is practical. Since there are 17 additional curb side parking spaces available on the east side of the street, changing the on-street parking would provide permit holders a better opportunity for parking during the winter months.

Contact:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

397-5021 (phone)

392-8504 (fax)

jacqueline_white@toronto.ca

Director

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