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Expansion of the Mimico GO Station Parking Facilities
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following motion:
"WHEREAS the Transition Team has recommended the consolidation of municipal parking services into a single parking authority to explore opportunities for service agreements with the TTC and GO Transit regarding the operation of mutual parking lots; and
WHEREAS the City of Toronto is the owner of the property adjacent to the Royal York GO station; and
WHEREAS there is a major parking deficiency;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Toronto Parking Authority be requested to consider the expansion of the Mimico GO station parking lot."
The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following communication (February 8, 1998) from Mr. R. Gullins, President, Lakeshore Ratepayers= & Residents= Association:
In reference to the Royal York GO train station in former town of Mimico we submit this letter of support for expansion of the parking facilities. It is our understanding there is presently an adjacent parcel of land for sale, which can provide additional space for a much-needed expanded parking lot for the station=s commuters.
Unanimous agreement of our officers and executive members prompted this correspondence as we all have experienced the chronic shortage of available parking at the station. We all strongly support the use of public transit as an alternative to the use of personal vehicles but acknowledge also public transit must be made convenient for the users including provision of ample parking, preferably free.
In closing, should there be other factors we have not taken into account (i.e., consideration is being given to relocating the station) we will be pleased to be advised of same and submit additional comments.
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