Stopping Prohibition on Hagar Avenue at

St. Clair Avenue West (Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 28, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To introduce a stopping prohibition on the west side of Hagar Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the implementation of a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation, estimated at $100.00, are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That stopping be prohibited at all times on the west side of Hagar Avenue, from St. Clair Avenue West to a point 15 metres north thereof;

(2)That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metropolitan Toronto Police, Parking Enforcement West requesting enforcement action; and

(3)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.

Discussion:

Councillor Betty Disero has requested that the existing "No Parking Anytime" corner prohibition on the west side of Hagar Avenue, immediately north St. Clair Avenue West be replaced with a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation, in response to area resident concerns of motorists continually ignoring the prohibition.

Hagar Avenue is a two-way local street within the City's road network, which is controlled by a stop sign at its intersection with St. Clair Avenue West.

In response to complaints of motorists obstructing visibility within the intersection, signs were installed indicating the 15-metre "No Parking Anytime" corner prohibition on the west side of Hagar Avenue, immediately north of St. Clair Avenue West. These signs have not resolved this safety issue, which could also be attributed to the lack of enforcement. Introducing a more restrictive stopping prohibition should emphasize the need for safe sight lines within the intersection. However, this regulation will also require a strong presence of enforcement to be effective.

Conclusions:

The introduction of a "No Stopping Anytime" corner prohibition on the west side of Hagar Avenue at St. Clair Avenue West is feasible. The regulation would emphasize the need to maintain safe sight lines within the intersection for motorists exiting Hagar Avenue.

Contact Person:

Jacqueline White

Manager, Traffic Operations, District 1

397-5021

392-8504 (fax)