Item - 2025.TE22.29

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of George Street South, between The Esplanade and a point 40 metres south of Front Street East.

2. Prohibited standing at all times on the east side of George Street South, between The Esplanade and a point 40 metres south of Front Street East.

3. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on both sides of George Street South, between The Esplanade and Front Street East.

4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours, on the east side of George Street South, between The Esplanade and Front Street East.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the east side of George Street South, between Front Street East and The Esplanade, be increased to a standing prohibition.  The proposed amendment will further deter parking on this section of George Street South which will improve unobstructed two-way traffic flow and provide a safer environment for all road users.

During the course of the investigation, it was noted that there is a discrepancy between the posted signs and the by-lawed parking regulations. Recommendations 3 and 4 will correct this inconsistency.