Parking Regulations and Installations of Parking

Meters/Machines - Bloor Street West, north side,

between Christie Street and Crawford Street (Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June2,1999) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To authorize the installation of parking meters/machines on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Christie Street and Crawford Street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

The funds associated with the implementation of the proposed parking regulations are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Operating Budget. All expenses pertaining to the installation of the parking meters/machines are within the purview of the Toronto Parking Authority.

Recommendations:

(1)That the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Christie Street and Crawford Street, be rescinded;

(2)That parking be permitted for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, on the north side of Bloor Street West, from a point 30.5 metres west of Christie Street to a point 29.5 metres east of Crawford Street;

(3)That the Toronto Parking Authority be requested to install parking meters/machines on the north side of Bloor Street West, from a point 30.5 metres west of Christie Street to a point 29.5 metres east of Crawford Street, to operate for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and for a maximum period of three hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and for a maximum period of three hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at a rate of $0.50 per hour;

(4)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Bloor Street West from a point 29.5 metres east of Crawford Street to Crawford Street; and

(5)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 Councillor Joe Pantalone, Transportation Services staff have reviewed the feasibility of installing parking meters/machines on the north side of Bloor Street West, between Christie Street and Crawford Street, along the frontage of Christie Pits Park, to increase parking availability in the area.

Bloor Street West between Christie Street and Crawford Street is a four-lane arterial roadway with a daily two-way traffic volume of approximately 20,000 vehicles. The westbound traffic volume during the weekday morning peak, off-peak and afternoon peak periods is approximately 500, 600 and 1070 vehicles per hour respectively. Parking on the north side of the street is prohibited at all times, while stopping is prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Parking on the north side of this section of Bloor Street West can be accommodated in the same manner as other parking on adjacent sections of Bloor Street West (at all times, except for the weekday afternoon peak period). Approximately twenty-five parking metered spaces would be provided to operate for a maximum period of one hour from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and for a maximum period of three hours from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and for a maximum period of three hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, at a rate of $0.50 per hour.

Councillors Joe Pantalone, Mario Silva, Betty Disero, Dennis Fotinos, John Adams and Ila Bossons have all been consulted in the preparation of this report.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bob Runnings, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771