Item - 2012.PW11.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 6, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on January 4, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 6, 2012.
- See also By-laws 165-2012, 166-2012
PW11.2 - Relieving Rush Hour Congestion Due to Unlawful Stopping, Standing, and Parking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 6 and 7, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services to:
a. amend the appropriate by-laws as necessary to create new offences prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle during all or any portion of the general rush hour period(s) of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and or 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except Public Holidays where official signs to prohibit parking, standing or stopping are displayed;
b. amend the appropriate by-laws to establish a fixed fine amount of $150.00 for any new offences created by Part 1a above; and
c. make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish the set fines and that the amounts requested be equal to the fixed fine amounts as outlined in Part 1b above.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services to:
a. amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths and Bicycle Lanes to increase the fixed fine amount to $150.00 with respect to the offences of stopping a vehicle other than a bicycle in a bicycle lane at anytime; and
b. make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish the set fine and that the amount requested be equal to the fixed fine amount in Part 2a above.
3. City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board, to continue to work with City staff to develop a coordinated enforcement strategy that would augment the current enforcement protocols in order to complement a new set fine establishment relating to stopping/standing/parking on roads where specific rush hour regulations are in effect and obstructing bicycle lanes at anytime.
4. City Council authorize staff to take whatever action is necessary, including the submission of the necessary bills, to implement Parts 1 and 2 above, including the establishment of additional schedules under the appropriate by-laws, if necessary.
5. City Council direct that if and when Parts 1 to 4 above are implemented, any communications program include notification to the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Automobile Association.
6. City Council refer the following motion by Councillor Sarah Doucette to the General Manager, Transportation Services for a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
Moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette:
That City Council direct that limousines, in addition to taxicabs, be exempt from stopping prohibitions while actively engaged in loading or unloading passengers and the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce any necessary Bills to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43319.pdf
(December 9, 2011) Appendix A - Fines for Stopping/Road Obstruction Violations - Various North American Municipalities
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43412.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from B. Frank Griggs (PW.New.PW11.2.2)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from Burns Wattie (PW.New.PW11.2.3)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from John Taranu, The Toronto Cyclists Union in Ward 22 (PW.New.PW11.2.4)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from Michael Black, Toronto Cyclists Union in Ward 22 (PW.New.PW11.2.5)
(January 4, 2012) Letter from William E. Brown (PW.New.PW11.2.6)
Communications (City Council)
(February 6, 2012) E-mail from Bruce Andrew (CC.New.PW11.2.8)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct that limousines, in addition to taxicabs, be exempt from stopping prohibitions while actively engaged in loading or unloading passengers and the City Solicitor be authorized to introduce any necessary Bills to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law.
That motion 1 by Councillor Doucette be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services for a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
Vote (Refer Motion) Feb-07-2012 4:54 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW11.2 - Minnan-Wong - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 20 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-07-2012 4:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW11.2 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 20 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Mark Grimes - as he owns a transportation company.
PW11.2 - Relieving Rush Hour Congestion Due to Unlawful Stopping, Standing, and Parking
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services to:
a. amend the appropriate by-laws as necessary to create new offences prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle during all or any portion of the general rush hour period(s) of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and or 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday except Public Holidays where official signs to prohibit parking, standing or stopping are displayed;
b. amend the appropriate by-laws to establish a fixed fine amount of $150.00 for any new offences created by Recommendation 1(a); and
c. make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish the set fines and that the amounts requested be equal to the fixed fine amounts as outlined in Recommendation 1(b).
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services to:
a. amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths and Bicycle Lanes to increase the fixed fine amount to $150.00 with respect to the offences of stopping a vehicle other than a bicycle in a bicycle lane at anytime; and
b. make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish the set fine and that the amount requested be equal to the fixed fine amount in Recommendation 2(a).
3. City Council request the Chair, Toronto Police Services Board, to continue to work with City staff to develop a coordinated enforcement strategy that would augment the current enforcement protocols in order to complement a new set fine establishment relating to stopping/standing/parking on roads where specific rush hour regulations are in effect and obstructing bicycle lanes at anytime.
4. City Council authorize staff to take whatever action is necessary, including the submission of the necessary bills, to implement Recommendations 1 and 2, including the establishment of additional schedules under the appropriate by-laws, if necessary.
5. City Council direct that if and when Recommendations 1-4 above are implemented, any communications program include notification to the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Automobile Association.
Origin
Summary
As requested by City Council at its meeting of October 24, 2011, Transportation Services is reporting to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on considerations to alleviate traffic congestion caused by motorists and delivery vehicles stopping, standing, parking or otherwise obstructing traffic flow on arterial roads and bicycle lanes during designated rush hour periods.
In general, the current parking regulations in effect across the City on the major/minor arterial road network, along public transit routes and in bicycle lanes are designed to facilitate the flow of traffic during these peak demand times. However, it is clear that in many instances motorists and delivery vehicles willfully disregard these regulations. Staff suggests that greater compliance with the rush hour regulations and bicycle lane restrictions will only be achieved through a combination of increased fines, directed enforcement patrols and towing to augment the current enforcement protocols and the raising of public awareness as it relates to this issue.
Despite this, many businesses in the City, particularly in the central/downtown area and along many arterial corridors with no off-street parking/delivery facilities depend on curbside servicing by their suppliers and other providers. This too must be recognized. As a means of addressing this issue, a separate report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee is recommending initiation of a "Courier/Delivery Vehicle Parking Permit" program that will provide delivery vehicles with certain parking exemptions during non-rush hour periods to enhance delivery opportunity. These considerations will not extend to the morning and afternoon rush periods. That report should be considered in tandem with the Recommendations contained in this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43319.pdf
(December 9, 2011) Appendix A - Fines for Stopping/Road Obstruction Violations - Various North American Municipalities
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43412.pdf
Communications
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from B. Frank Griggs (PW.New.PW11.2.2)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from Burns Wattie (PW.New.PW11.2.3)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from John Taranu, The Toronto Cyclists Union in Ward 22 (PW.New.PW11.2.4)
(January 3, 2012) E-mail from Michael Black, Toronto Cyclists Union in Ward 22 (PW.New.PW11.2.5)
(January 4, 2012) Letter from William E. Brown (PW.New.PW11.2.6)
Speakers
Anthony Humphreys
Gord Brown
Motions
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report to City Council on a recommendation for a pilot project to implement the "booting" and towing of vehicles from rush hour routes.
That City Council direct that if and when Recommendations 1-4 in the report (December 9, 2011) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, are implemented, any communications program include notification to the Ontario Trucking Association and the Canadian Automobile Association.
Declared Interests
Councillor Mark Grimes - as he owns a transportation company in the City of Toronto.