Short Duration Parking on Freeman Street
in front of the Scarborough Day Nursery
Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs
The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(January 5, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 4:
Purpose:
To investigate the need to amend the parking restrictions on Freeman Street in front of the
Scarborough Day Nursery.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The $200.00 (approximate) funds associated with the installation of the parking restriction
signs is available in the Transportation Services 1999 budget estimates, Account No.
20000-70200-72260.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 1 of this report be rescinded;
(2)the parking regulations identified in Appendix 2 of this report be adopted; and
(3)the appropriate by-law be amended accordingly.
Council Reference/Background/History:
In response to a request from the President of the Scarborough Day Nursery, Transportation
Services examined the possibility of allowing parking for four vehicles in front of the nursery
for parents picking-up and dropping-off their children.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Currently on Freeman Street, both sides of the road have a "No Stopping, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m., Monday - Friday" prohibition posted. This prohibition was installed in 1971 because
cars parked on both sides of the road were obstructing traffic flow during the morning peak
period. Immediately in front of the nursery, on Freeman Street, a "No Parking Anytime"
prohibition exists. This prohibition was installed to allow vehicles to stand for loading and
unloading passengers. The nursery has expressed concern that parents sometimes need to
discuss issues with staff while dropping-off or picking-up their children, and have been
receiving parking tickets in this area.
On-Street Parking Observations:
On-street parking was observed at the Scarborough Day Nursery by Transportation Services
staff. The maximum demand was three vehicles, and this parking had minimal impact on
traffic flow on Freeman Street.
Collision History:
Two collisions have been reported in proximity to the nursery during the last three years for
which we have current collision data (from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1997); neither
was associated with parking at the nursery.
Conclusions:
The Scarborough Day Nursery has similar operational characteristics to most schools.
Although at a much smaller scale, parents have the same desire to drop-off and pick-up their
children along the frontage of the facility to avoid crossing the road. As with schools, staff
feel it is appropriate to provide short duration parking to accommodate these parents.
Therefore, staff recommend installing "30 Minute Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday" signs along the south side of Freeman Street, immediately in front of the nursery. This
recommendation will provide sufficient room for approximately four private vehicles to park
temporarily. A representative of the nursery has confirmed that this should be adequate for
their needs.
Staff recommend that the existing prohibitions posted in the other areas surrounding the
school, on both Eastwood Avenue and Freeman Street, remain unchanged.
Contact Name:
Bruce Clayton
Supervisor, Traffic Investigations, Works and Emergency Services
Telephone: 396-7844
Fax: 396-5681
E-mail: clayton@city.scarborough.on.ca
Appendix 1
"No Parking"
Prohibition to be Rescinded
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
HighwaySideFromToTimes or Days
FreemanSouthEastwood25 Metres EastAnytime
AvenueAvenueof Eastwood Avenue
Appendix 2
"Parking for Restricted Periods"
Prohibition to be Enacted
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
Maximum
Period
HighwaySideFromToTimes or DaysPermitted
FreemanSouth Eastwood 25 Metres east8:00 a.m. to30 minutes
AvenueAvenue Eastwood4:00 p.m.
AvenueMonday to
Friday