Parking Regulations - Atlantic Avenue,

between Liberty Street and the C.N.R.

Right-of-way (Trinity-Niagara)

The Toronto Community Council recommends:

(1)the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way, be rescinded;

(2)parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way;

(3)the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be instructed to install parking meters on the east side of Atlantic Avenue, between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way, and

(4)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 may be required or report back to the Toronto Community Council.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (May 28, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

This proposal is intended to increase parking availability for the customers of businesses in the area.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $600.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

1. That the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the east side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way, be rescinded;

2.That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way; and

3. 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 may be required.

Comments:

At the request of the owner of the Liberty Street Cafe, Premises No. 25 Liberty Street and in consultation with Trinity-Niagara Councillors Joe Pantalone and Mario Silva, Transportation Services staff have investigated the feasibility of relocating parking from the west side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way to the east side in order to increase on-street parking availability for the patrons of local businesses.

Parking demand in the immediate area has increased due to new and expanding businesses. There are currently eighteen parking spaces on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between Liberty Street and the C.N.R. right-of-way and a potential of thirty-four parking spaces on the east side. Parking is currently permitted to a maximum period of three hours on the west side and prohibited anytime on the east side.

Relocating parking from the west side to the east side will increase available on-street parking spaces by sixteen, enhancing parking opportunity on this street.

Implementation of this proposal will not adversely affect operational safety on the subject section of Atlantic Avenue.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bob Runnings, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771,