Item - 2022.NY33.59

North York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing school bus loading zone regulation, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the west side of Lescon Road, between a point 97.5 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres south of thereof, to be in effect between a point 65 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 30 metres further south.

2. Prohibited stopping from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west and south side of Lescon Road, between a point 95 metres south of Nymark Avenue and a point 46 metres further south and east.

3. Amended the existing stopping prohibition, in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Lescon Road, between Nymark Avenue and a point 128 metres south, to be in effect on the east and north sides of Lescon Road between Nymark Avenue and a point 208 metres south and east.

On June 21, 2022 I, along with representatives from Transportation Services, attended a meeting with the Principal of Lescon Public School (34 Lescon Road) to discuss concerns regarding congestion and pedestrian safety around the school during morning and afternoon drop-off/pick-up times.

In response to the concerns raised, Transportation Services has reviewed the existing parking regulations in the area and have proposed amendments to allow for short-term parking on the west side of Lescon Road to accommodate student drop-off and pick-up activity. A stopping prohibition on the north side of Lescon Road is also proposed to reduce challenges navigating the curve in the road due to the proximity of the School Bus Loading Zone and vehicles parked on both sides of the street.