Introduction of Parking Prohibition: Meadowvale Drive
(Lakeshore-Queensway)
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(January20, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 2:
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Meadowvale Drive
between GardenvaleRoad and the east limit of the road.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated
in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Road and
the east limit of the road; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division - District 2, received a request from Elizabeth Hoyle,
93Meadowvale Drive, inquiring about the feasibility of a "No Parking" prohibition for
MeadowvaleDrive between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road (Attachment No.
2).
In response to this request, staff polled the sixteen affected residents of Meadowvale Drive
between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road, to solicit public opinion on this
matter (AttachmentNo. 3). There were ten respondents to the poll; four respondents were in
favour of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition; five respondents were in favour of a "No
Parking, 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm., Monday to Friday " prohibition; and one opposed the
introduction of any type of parking prohibition. A map of the area is (Attachment No. 4.)
Comments:
Meadowvale Drive is a two-lane roadway; parking is prohibited on both sides of the street
between Islington Avenue and Gardenvale Road. Parking is permitted on both sides of the
street between Gardenvale Road and the east limit of the road for a maximum period of three
hours. Land use in the immediate area is predominantly residential.
The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Meadowvale
Drive is the close proximity of these streets to the commercial establishments on Bloor Street
West, and the commuter traffic utilizing the T.T.C. At most times, any weekday, both sides of
Meadowvale Drive between Gardenvale Drive and the east limit of the road is being utilized,
normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation.
Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this
problem.
Conclusions:
Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected
residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be
appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator,
Transportation Services Division - District 2.
(416)394-8419; Fax 394-8942
(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all
Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of
January 20, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)