Prohibition of Vehicles Over 2.0 Metres in Width -
Laneway First South of Liberty Street Between
Atlantic Avenue and Jefferson Avenue
(Adjacent to Premises No. 58 Atlantic Avenue)
(Trinity-Niagara)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(February 4, 1999) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 1, Works and
Emergency Services:
Purpose:
To prohibit the use of the subject lane by large trucks.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $320.00 are
contained in the Transportation Services Division 1999 Current Budget request.
Recommendations:
(1)That vehicles over 2.0 metres in width be prohibited from travelling in the lane first south
of Liberty Street between Atlantic Avenue and Jefferson 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 are
required.
Comments:
At the request of the owner of Premises No. 58 Atlantic Avenue and in consultation with
Trinity-Niagara Councillors Joe Pantalone and Mario Silva, Transportation staff have
investigated the feasibility of prohibiting large trucks from using the first laneway south of
Liberty Street between Atlantic Avenue and Jefferson Avenue to reduce the incidence of
property damage allegedly caused by large trucks. The subject lane is 3.0 metres wide and
extends for a distance of 64 metres.
Field investigation conducted by Transportation Services staff has confirmed that Premises
No. 58 Atlantic Avenue appears to have experienced damage caused by large vehicles
travelling in the lane. It would appear that there are no properties taking access from this lane
for loading purposes and accordingly, the implementation of a "No Vehicles Over 2 Metres In
Width" prohibition, as noted in Recommendation No. (1) above, would not negatively impact
adjoining properties.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bob Runnings, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771
