Installation of Parking Spaces, and Stop Signs,

and Provision of Two-side Parking -

Chatham Avenue and Phin Avenue

(East Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (November30, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To increase the number of parking spaces on Chatham Avenue between Euston Avenue and Byron Avenue, to report on the feasibility of allowing double-sided parking on Phin Avenue, south of Chatham Avenue and to report on the feasibility of establishing additional all-way "Stop" sign controls on Chatham Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $400.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That the parking prohibition at anytime on the north side of Chatham Avenue from a point 82.3 metres east of Euston Avenue to Byron Avenue be rescinded;

(2)That the one hour parking regulation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday on the north side of Chatham Avenue from Jones Avenue to a point 82.3 metres east of Euston Avenue be rescinded;

(3)That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Chatham Avenue from a point 110.0 metres east of Euston Avenue to Byron Avenue;

(4)That parking be allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Chatham Avenue from Jones Avenue to a point 110.0 metres east of Euston Avenue; and

(5)That the 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.

Comments

At the request of area residents and in consultation with Councillors Sandra Bussin and Tom Jakobek, staff have investigated the feasibility of providing additional parking spaces on the north side of Chatham Avenue between Euston Avenue and Phin Avenue, the possibility of allowing two-sided parking on Phin Avenue and the need for additional "Stop" sign control at the intersections of Chatham Avenue/Euston Avenue and Chatham Avenue/Byron Avenue.

1.Provision of additional parking spaces on Chatham Avenue

Chatham Avenue is a residential street operating two-way from Greenwood Avenue to Byron Avenue then one-way westbound from Byron Avenue to Jones Avenue with a pavement width of 8.6 metres. Parking on Chatham Avenue is regulated as follows:

North Side

• Parking is prohibited at anytime from a point 82.3 metres east of Euston Avenue to Byron Avenue;
• Parking is allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday from Byron Avenue to Greenwood Avenue;
• Parking is allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, from Jones Avenue to a point 82.3 metres east of Euston Avenue; and
• Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum of three hours.

South Side

• Parking is prohibited at anytime from Jones Avenue to Phin Avenue;
• Parking is prohibited at anytime from Byron Avenue to Greenwood Avenue;
• Parking is allowed for a maximum period of one hour from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday from Phin Avenue to Byron Avenue; and
• Parking is otherwise allowed for a maximum period of three hours.

Permit parking regulations apply on Chatham Avenue from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily.

Based on our assessment, an additional six spaces can be provided on the north side from a point 82.3 metres east of Euston Avenue to a point to 110.0 east of Euston Avenue without adversely affecting safe traffic operation on Chatham Avenue.

2.Provision of two-sided parking on Phin Avenue

Phin Avenue is a residential street which operates two-way on a pavement width of 8.5 metres. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the entire east side of the street and on the west side from Chatham Avenue to a point 61.0 metres south. Parking is otherwise allowed on the west side by permit only from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily and for a maximum period of three hours at other times.

Considering the two-way operation and the pavement width of 8.5 metres, parking should not be implemented on both sides of Phin Avenue as vehicles would not be able to pass each other safely on the remaining 4.0 metres of unobstructed roadway.

3.Installation of "Stop" signs on Chatham Avenue at Euston Avenue and at Byron Avenue

Chatham Avenue/Byron Avenue and Chatham Avenue/Euston Avenue form "T" type intersections with Chatham Avenue being the through street. "Stop" signs are currently in place for southbound traffic on Byron Avenue and on Euston Avenue at Chatham Avenue. A recent 24-hour speed and volume survey recorded approximately 1,700 vehicles travelling on Chatham Avenue, while Byron Avenue and Euston Avenue carried fewer than 300 vehicles each. No collisions have been reported at either intersection within the past three years.

Having assessed traffic operation at these intersections against the Provincial installation guidelines for all-way "Stop" sign control, the installation of "Stop" signs on Chatham Avenue at either Byron Avenue or Euston Avenue is not justified. Specifically, the intersections are operating safely and right-of-way is clearly established at each intersection.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

David G. Dignard, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771