Removal of the "One Hour Maximum"

Parking Regulation - Hillsdale Avenue, from

Forman Avenue to Cleveland Street (North Toronto)

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

Purpose:

To facilitate parking for longer periods of time for residents and visitors on Hillsdale Avenue, from Forman Avenue to Cleveland Street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $300.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the "One Hour Maximum" parking regulation be rescinded on Hillsdale Avenue from Forman Avenue to Cleveland Street; and

(2)That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect to the forgoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that are required.

Comments:

At the request of North Toronto Councillor Anne Johnston, on behalf of area residents, Transportation Services' staff have investigated the feasibility of rescinding the existing one hour parking restrictions on Hillsdale Avenue, from Forman Avenue to Cleveland Street, to facilitate longer parking for residents and visitors.

Hillsdale Avenue from Forman Avenue to Cleveland Street, operates two-way on a pavement width of 8.5 metres. Alternate side parking is in operation on this section of Hillsdale Avenue and parking is permitted for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Parking is otherwise permitted for a maximum period of three hours and permit parking is not in operation on this section of Hillsdale Avenue.

It is my understanding that Councillor Johnston's office conducted an unofficial poll of the residents of the subject portion of Hillsdale Avenue, with the majority of those responding being in favour of removing the one hour maximum parking regulation. The removal of the one hour parking limit would allow motorists the opportunity to park up to a maximum of three hours.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Randy Hillis, Traffic Investigator, (416) 392-7771