Item - 2019.TE11.41
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 1727-2019
TE11.41 - Vehicle Width Restriction - First East-West Public Lane, North of King Street East and West of Bright Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Prohibited vehicles over two metres in width from travelling the first east-west lane, north of King Street East and west of Bright Street.
2. Approved the installation of additional bollards on the North and South sides of the Bright Street entrance to the laneway to prevent further damage to existing properties.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.
Transportation Services is recommending that vehicles greater than two metres in width be prohibited from travelling the first east-west public lane, north of King Street East and west of Bright Street. Prohibiting vehicles over two metres in width from travelling the subject lane would be beneficial in reducing the incidence of damage to adjacent private property.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-140210.pdf
Motions
That:
2. The installation of additional bollards on the North and South sides of the Bright Street entrance to the laneway to prevent further damage to existing properties.