Prohibition of Standing - Lane First North of

Danforth Avenue Extending Between Donlands

Avenue and Caithness Avenue (East Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 16, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To deter unlawful parking and keep the lane clear for passage by motorists

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $1,000.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendation:

That standing be prohibited at anytime in the lane first north of Danforth Avenue, extending between Donlands Avenue and Caithness Avenue.

Comments:

At the expressed request of East Toronto Councillor Tom Jakobek and in consultation with Councillor Sandra Bussin, we are reporting to the Toronto Community Council on prohibiting standing at anytime in the lane first north of Danforth Avenue, extending between Donlands Avenue and Caithness Avenue, to deter the unlawful parking by vehicles associated with adjacent business operations and to enhance unimpeded traffic flow in the lane.

This lane provides vehicular access to the rear of businesses fronting on Danforth Avenue, rear yard parking areas and garbage pick-up facilities at St. David's Tower (Premises No. 51 Donlands Avenue). Signs are clearly posted indicating that parking is prohibited in the lane. Nevertheless, site inspections have revealed that parking, apparently generated by nearby businesses, frequently occurs.

The lane currently provides an alternative delivery site during the morning rush period for businesses fronting on Danforth Avenue when stopping is prohibited on Danforth Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday. Notwithstanding, our site inspections indicated that delivery activity is infrequent during this time period. Deliveries may be made from Danforth Avenue at other times, provided space is available.

Although stringent enforcement of the current parking prohibition might have some impact on resolving the illegal parking problem, prohibiting standing at anytime in the subject lane in combination with an appropriate level of enforcement, would be a greater deterrent and is the option supported by the Ward Councillors.

On the other hand, vehicles will be prohibited from using the lane to make deliveries, thereby creating an inconvenience for business proprietors and promoting delivery activity:

-on Danforth Avenue and Donlands Avenue in areas where parking is prohibited within 30 metres of the signalized intersection of these streets, potentially causing traffic congestion and reducing sight lines near the intersection; and

-on Caithness Avenue, a residential street, in turn promoting truck circulation and infiltration in the residential neighbourhood north of Danforth Avenue.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

David G. Dignard, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771