Introduction of a Parking Prohibition: Prince Edward Drive

Ward 3, Kingsway-Humber

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 9, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Prince Edward Drive between BloorStreet West and Dundas Street West.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the 1998Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and DundasStreet West; and

(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No.1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

Council, at its meeting held on May 13, 1998, approved Clause No. 5 of Report No. 5, authorizing staff to proceed with the construction of Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and DundasStreetWest with a pavement width of 7.3 metres (24 feet). This design provides for two driving lanes of 3.65 metres. A map of the area is Attachment No. 2.

Discussion:

Land use in the immediate vicinity is primarily residential. Stopping is prohibited on the east side of PrinceEdward Drive between Marquis Avenue and a point 55.0 metres north thereof and on the west side of Prince Edward Drive between Marquis Avenue and Government Road. Parking is prohibited on the east side Prince Edward Drive between Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West; parking is prohibited on the west side of Prince Edward Drive between DundasStreetWest and GovernmentRoad, and Marquis Avenue and Strath Avenue. Parking is permitted on the west side of Prince Edward Drive between Strath Avenue and Bloor Street West for a maximum period of three hours.

The reconstruction of Prince Edward Drive provides for the allocation of parking at two designated locations.

(i)on the east side of Prince Edward Drive from Bloor Street West to a point 31.5metres north; and,

(ii)on the west side of Prince Edward Drive from Dundas Street West to a point 41.0metres south.

Because of the restricted width of the road pavement, no parking can safely be permitted on PrinceEdwardDrive except for the two locations identified above.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate. Parking will be permitted on the east side of PrinceEdwardDrive from Bloor Street West to a point 31.5 metres north thereof; and on the west side of Prince Edward Drive from Dundas Street West to a point 41 metres south thereof.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator,

Transportation Services Division - District 2

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942

(Copies of Attachment Nos.1-2, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of December 9, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)

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The Etobicoke Community Council reports having had before it the following communication:

-(December 8, 1998) from Mrs. B. McIntyre, Etobicoke, in opposition to the parking prohibition on the west side of Prince Edward Drive.

The following person appeared before the Etobicoke Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mrs. B. McIntyre, Etobicoke.