Parking Prohibitions - Princess Avenue,
Willowdale Avenue to Longmore Street -
North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 5, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:
Purpose:
To install parking prohibitions on both sides of Princess Avenue, between Willowdale Avenue and Longmore Street
Source of funds:
All costs associated with the installation of the parking restrictions are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
That Schedule VIII of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking on both
sides of Princess Avenue, from Willowdale Avenue to Longmore Street, from
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on both sides of Princess Avenue, east of Willowdale
Avenue. West of Willowdale Avenue, parking is prohibited on the south side of the roadway from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday to Friday.
A request was received from the resident at 242 Princess Avenue to install parking prohibitions as students attending
Earl Haig Secondary School park their vehicles daily on Princess Avenue.
Previously, staff of the Solid Waste Section of the Public Works Department, for the former City of North York,
requested that parking restrictions be installed as they were experiencing difficulties in completing garbage/recycling pick
up activities on this section of Princess Avenue.
Discussion:
Councillor John Filion has advised that the majority of the residents surveyed by his office support the installation of the
parking prohibitions.
Staff of the Works and Emergency Services Department, Transportation Services, have verified that vehicles are parked
for extended periods of time on both sides of the roadway. This parking activity restricts two way traffic flow, creates
difficulties for garbage/recycling pick up activities, and impacts local residents safe access from their driveways.
Conclusions:
We would support the installation of the parking prohibitions, as per the residents/staff request.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations at 395-7484.
