Introduction of Parking Prohibitions: Allenby Avenue

(Rexdale-Thistletown)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May26,1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition for the south side of AllenbyAvenue between Islington Avenue and the east limit of the road.

Funding Sources:

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

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited at all times on the south side of Allenby Avenue between BurrardRoad and Grierson Road; and

(2)the associated by-law (Attachment No. 1) receive Council approval.

Background:

In October, 1998, correspondence was received from Councillor Elizabeth Brown (AttachmentNo.2) on behalf of Mr. Massey, 49 Allenby Avenue, who had contacted MPPJohnHastings inquiring about the feasibility of a parking prohibition on Allenby Avenue.

In response to this request, staff polled the one hundred and twenty-nine (129) residents of AllenbyAvenue by letter to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 3). There were forty-six (46) respondents to the poll; twenty-eight (28) were in favour of prohibiting parking on one side of Allenby Avenue and eighteen (18) were opposed to prohibiting parking on AllenbyAvenue. A map of the area is AttachmentNo.4.

Discussion:

Allenby Avenue is a two-lane roadway, with sidewalks on both sides of the street. Parking is currently prohibited on the south side of the street from Islington Avenue to Burrard Road; and from Grierson Road to the east limit of the street. Parking is permitted on the north side of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

The majority of the respondents favoured prohibiting parking on the north side of Allenby Avenue. However, for continuity purposes parking should be prohibited on the south side of Allenby Avenue.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2

(416) 394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942.

(A copy of Attachments Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report, was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda for the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of May 26, 1999, and a copy of each is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)