Item - 2026.TE31.42

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing one-way westbound traffic designation on Charles Street West, between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street.

2. Rescinded the parking prohibition in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Charles Street West, between Yonge Street and Balmuto Street.

3. Rescinded the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect from 6:00 p.m. of one day to 8:00 a.m. of the next following day, Monday to Saturday, on the north side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and a point 23 metres east.

5. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Charles Street West, between a point 23 metres east of Balmuto Street and Yonge Street.

6. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street, to operate between Yonge Street and a point 32 metres west.

7. Designated a commercial loading zone to be in effect from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 17 metres west Yonge Street and a point 15 metres further west.

8. Authorized parking for a maximum period of one hour daily, on the south side of Charles Street West, between a point 32 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 9 metres east of St Nicholas Street.

9. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and St Nicholas Street.

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

Transportation Services is requesting approval of the rescission of the one-way westbound operation of Charles Street West, between Balmuto Street and Yonge Street, as well as associated parking amendments.  The two-way conversion of Charles Street West is feasible and is supported by the community.  The conversion will enhance the connectivity of the area road network and will promote slower operating speeds.

During the investigation, Transportation Services discovered discrepancies between the by-lawed parking regulations and the posted signage on Charles Street West.  Recommendation 7 will rectify this inconsistency.