Item - 2024.TE13.37
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on May 7, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2024.
- See also By-laws 435-2024, 521-2024
TE13.37 - Parking Amendment - River Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22 and 23, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of River Street, between Oak Street and a point 20 metres south.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-245170.pdf
TE13.37 - Parking Amendment - River Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of River Street, between Oak Street and a point 20 metres south.
Origin
Summary
I am writing to request City Council prohibit stopping on the east side of River Street, south of Oak Street to a point 20 metres south. This would result in the removal of one parking space to the south of the pedestrian crossover. This request stems from long-standing safety concerns from local residents who have reported vehicles running through the pedestrian crossover when people are legally crossing, resulting in one recently reported injury.
I have spoken to Toronto Police Services about this intersection. They indicated that the existing parking on River Street south of Oak Street creates obstructed sightlines for vehicles travelling northbound. Removing this parking space would improve vision for drivers and safety for pedestrians.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-245170.pdf