Introduction of "No Heavy Trucks" Regulation -

Public Lane North of Ryding Avenue Between

Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue (Davenport)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (January26, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To prohibit "heavy trucks" from using the public lane extending between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue, north of Ryding Avenue.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary posting of signs in the estimated amount of $200.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.

Recommendations:

(1) That a "No Heavy Trucks" regulation be introduced for the public lane north of Ryding Avenue between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue; and

(2) 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 Councillor Betty Disero, on behalf of area residents, Works staff have investigated the feasibility of introducing a regulation to prohibit "heavy trucks" from using the subject lane as a "shortcut" between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue.

The public lane north of Ryding Avenue, extending between Runnymede Road and Cobalt Avenue, operates two-way with a pavement width of 3 metres. This lane serves both commercial and residential properties.

Runnymede Road is not prohibited to "Heavy Trucks" while Ryding Avenue and Cobalt Avenue are prohibited to "Heavy Trucks" at anytime. The subject lane is not prohibited to "Heavy Trucks" under Chapter 400 of the Municipal Code.

Given that the width of the lane is 3 metres for a two way traffic operation, it is not appropriate that it be used as a thoroughfare by heavy trucks using the lane as an alternate to St. Clair Avenue West. Accordingly, it is recommended that a "No Heavy Trucks" prohibition be introduced for this lane.

I note that contravention of this regulation carries a set fine of $90.00 under Chapter 400 of the Municipal Code. However, trucks delivering to or picking up from locations abutting the lane would be exempt from this regulation.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Brian Holditch, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771