Wheeler Avenue, between Queen Street East and
Norway Avenue - Extension of the Maximum Parking Duration
(East Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March 11, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:
Purpose:
To enable visitors to park for up to 2 hours on Wheeler Avenue between Queen Street East
and Norway Avenue (from 7:00 a.m. to 12:01 a.m.)
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1200.00
are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.
Recommendations:
(1)That the one hour maximum parking regulation at anytime on the east side of Wheeler
Avenue from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue, be adjusted to allow parking for a
maximum parking period of two hours at anytime; 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:
At the request of area residents and in consultation with East Toronto Councillor Tom
Jakobek, Transportation staff have investigated extending the maximum parking period on
Wheeler Avenue between Queen Street East and Norway Avenue.
Wheeler Avenue is a residential street operating two-way with a pavement width of 7.3
metres. Parking is regulated as follows:
East Side
-Parking is allowed by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily from Queen Street
East to Norway Avenue;
-Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of one hour from Queen Street East to
Norway Avenue; and
West Side
-Parking is prohibited at anytime from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue.
A two-hour maximum parking regulation could be implemented on the east side of Wheeler
Avenue from Queen Street East to Norway Avenue in place of the current one hour restriction
to allow persons visiting on the street the opportunity to park for a longer duration.
Staff point out that this regulatory amendment could promote infiltration parking by patrons
of businesses on Queen Street East, resulting in less opportunity for permit parkers to find a
space on Wheeler Avenue and reduce the potential frequency of parking enforcement.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
David G. Dignard, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771