Item - 2020.TE18.75
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. 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-laws 752-2020, 753-2020
TE18.75 - Parking Amendments - Abell Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Abell Street, between Queen Street West and a point 20 metres south and between a point 26 metres south of Queen Street West and a point 24 metres further south.
Origin
Summary
There are congestion issues in this neighbourhood which have been exacerbated by an existing "no-standing" regulation on the street. The "no-standing" zone has been misused and has resulted in obstructions for waste pick-up for businesses in the area. Transportation Services staff were asked to investigate what could be undertaken to reduce the number of parked vehicles on Abell Street that are contributing to this congestion. Following consultation with the community, it was determined that the most effective way to reduce congestion was to institute a change to "no-stopping." This will permit Parking Enforcement staff to better patrol the area and in so doing address the congestion issues.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-156628.pdf