Adjustments to the Parking Regulations -

Bellair Street between Cumberland Street

and Bloor Street West and Yorkville Avenue

north side opposite Bellair Street (Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July 6, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To facilitate vehicular movements on Bellair Street between Cumberland Street and Bloor Street West and access from Bellair Street onto Yorkville Avenue by the introduction of a "No Stopping Anytime" zones.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the signage to establish this "No Stopping Anytime" zone in the estimated amount of $400.00 are available under the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the "No Parking at Anytime" prohibition on the east side of Bellair Street, from Bloor Street West to the lane first south of Cumberland Street (Critchley Lane), be changed to "No Stopping at Anytime;

(2)That the "No Stopping at Anytime" prohibition on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, from Bay Street to Bellair Street, be changed to operate from Bay Street to a point 12 m west of Bellair Street;

(3)That the "No Parking at Anytime" prohibition on both sides of Yorkville Avenue from Bellair Street to Avenue Road be changed to operate on the south side only;

(4)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Yorkville Avenue from a point 12 m west of Bellair Street to Avenue Road; and

(5)That the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

At the request of the Bloor-Yorkville B.I.A. Traffic Committee, Transportation Services staff reviewed the existing parking regulations on Bellair Street, from Bloor Street West to Cumberland Street, and on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, opposite Bellair Street, with the intention of improving the vehicular flow on the above portion of Bellair Street and to facilitate northbound to westbound left-turning movements from Bellair Street onto Yorkville Avenue.

Bellair Street, from Cumberland Street to Bloor Street West, operates two-way on a 7.3 m wide pavement. Currently, standing is prohibited at anytime on the east side of Bellair Street, from Cumberland Street to the lane first south of Cumberland Street (Critchley Lane), and parking is prohibited at anytime from this lane to Bloor Street West. On the west side of Bellair Street, from Cumberland Street to Bloor Street West, parking is prohibited at anytime.

When vehicles, particularly trucks, are stopped for loading purposes or are parked illegally on both sides of this portion of Bellair Street, it is very difficult, for vehicles, especially trucks, to travel along this street because of the obstructions caused by parked/loading vehicles.

To keep the east side of Bellair Street clear of obstructing vehicles while still permitting loading activities on the west side, a "No Stopping at Anytime" prohibition should be introduced on the east side of Bellair Street from Bloor Street West to the lane first south of Cumberland Street (Critchley Lane).

Yorkville Avenue, which has a pavement width of 7.3 m, operates one-way westbound from Bellair Street to Avenue Road and two-way from Bellair Street to Bay Street. Bellair Street, from Cumberland Street to Yorkville Avenue, operates one-way northbound on a 6.1 m wide pavement and terminates at Yorkville Avenue to form a "T"-type intersection. Currently, stopping is prohibited at anytime on both sides of Yorkville Avenue, from Bay Street to Bellair Street, and parking is prohibited at anytime from Bellair Street to Avenue Road.

When vehicles, particularly trucks, are stopped on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, directly across from Bellair Street, while loading/parking illegally it becomes very difficult for larger vehicles, especially trucks and buses, to execute northbound to westbound left turns due to the reduced turning radius created.

To keep the area on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, directly opposite Bellair Street, clear of obstructing vehicles, the existing "No Stopping Anytime " regulation on the north side of Yorkville Avenue, from Bay Street to Bellair Street, should be extended from a point opposite the east curb line of Bellair Street to a pont 18.1 m further west thereof. This 18.1 m distance would include the width of Bellair Street and an additional 12 m to provide a clear area for vehicles to execute northbound left turns from Bellair Street onto westbound Yorkville Avenue.

The above proposals should not unduly hamper loading opportunities in the general area as the west side of Bellair Street, from Bloor Street West to Cumberland Street, the north side of Yorkville Avenue, from a point 12 m west of Bellair Street to Avenue Road, as well as south side of Yorkville Avenue, from Bellair Street to Avenue Road, are designated as "No Parking at Anytime" areas where loading activities are legally permissible.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Michael J. Harris

Supervisor Traffic Engineering, District 1(Central)

392-7711