Adjustment of "School Bus Loading Zone" -

Evelyn Avenue, East Side, South of Annette Street (High Park)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 22, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To adjust the existing "School Bus Loading Zone" on the east side of Evelyn Avenue which currently operates from a point 37 metres south of Annette Street to a point 57 metres further south, by extending it for an additional distance of 30 metres further south, in order to accommodate additional school buses which are now servicing the school.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the amount of $400.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

(1)That the existing "School Bus Loading Zone" be adjusted to operate on the east side of Evelyn Avenue, from a point 37 metres south of Annette Street to a point 87 metres further south; 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 High Park Councillor David Miller, Works staff investigated the feasibility of extending the existing "School Bus Loading Zone" to operate for a distance of 50 metres on the east side of Evelyn Avenue, starting at a point 37 metres south of Annette Street and ending at a point 87 metres further south, to accommodate additional school buses which are now servicing the school.

Evelyn Avenue from Annette Street to Woodside Avenue operates two-way on a roadway width of 8.5 metres with a speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Parking is currently prohibited at anytime on the east side of the street and a "School Bus Loading Zone" is located from a point 37 metres south of Annette Street to a point 57 metres further south. On the west side, the permit parking system is in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and parking is otherwise permitted for a maximum period of three hours.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the existing "School Bus Loading Zone" on the east side of Evelyn Avenue be extended for a distance of 30 metres further south along the school frontage. This adjustment will not affect the permit parking system and will not adversely impact the operational safety of the street.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Spiros Stamopoulos, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771