Item - 2012.PW11.3
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on January 4, 2012. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
PW11.3 - Courier/Delivery Vehicle Parking Permit - Approval and Program Implementation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred Item PW11.3, together with the following motion by Councillor Perks, to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, at such time as the Downtown Transportation Study is considered, on the implementation of courier delivery zones City-wide and requiring that the use of those zones require a courier delivery sticker; and that couriers working within Toronto be surveyed for suggested locations:
Motion by Councillor Perks:
City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to meet with the Canadian Courier and Logistics Association and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to discuss opportunities for more efficient goods movement in Toronto, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by December 2012 on this issue.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee held a public meeting on January 4, 2012, in accordance with the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and notice of the proposed amendments to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441 was posted on the City's website for a minimum of 5 days.
Origin
Summary
The ability of courier and delivery vehicles to make deliveries in the central area of the City has become increasingly difficult due to competing curb lane demands, such as bicycle lanes, taxicab stands, passenger loading zones, tour bus operations, general parking, etc. As a result, courier and delivery vehicles often must stop or park for short periods of time in areas where parking is prohibited to make deliveries. This has resulted in an increased number of parking tickets being issued to courier and delivery vehicles, which has significant financial impact on their business operations. At the same time, vehicles on delivery can have a significant negative impact on traffic flow if parked at inappropriate times/locations.
To address some of these delivery issues, Transportation Services is requesting approval from City Council to initiate, further develop, and implement a permit parking system for courier and delivery vehicles. The "Courier/Delivery Vehicle Parking Permit", which will be issued at an annual fee and under an operational criteria as described in this report and in Appendix "A" attached to this report will exempt appropriately licensed, insured, and identified courier/delivery vehicles from specific "No Parking" regulations for a maximum period of 30-minutes while the driver is in the process of making a delivery or pick-up from a nearby business. This permit will not exempt vehicles from the morning and afternoon rush period stopping/parking provisions. It will apply on a City-wide basis and produce a source of revenue for the City.
Staff has held extensive consultations with representatives of the courier industry in the development of this plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43322.pdf
(December 6, 2011) Appendix A - Permit Criteria, Exemptions, Non-Exemptions, Restrictions and Conditions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-43410.pdf
Communications
(January 4, 2012) Letter from David Turnbull, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Courier and Logistics Association (CCLA) (PW.New.PW11.3.2)
Speakers
Jamie Wright, Operations Effectiveness Manager, Purolator Inc.
Howard Ipp, Chief Executive Officer, United Messengers Limited (Submission Filed)
Anthony Humphreys
Councillor Adam Vaughan
Speaker Frances Nunziata
Motions
That Item PW11.3, together with the motion by Councillor Perks, be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services, for a report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, at such time as the Downtown Transportation Study is considered, on the implementation of courier delivery zones City-wide and requiring that the use of those zones require a courier delivery sticker; and that couriers working within Toronto be surveyed for suggested locations.
City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to meet with the Canadian Courier and Logistics Association and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund to discuss opportunities for more efficient goods movement in Toronto, and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by December 2012 on this issue.
Declared Interests
Councillor Mark Grimes - as he owns a transportation company in the City of Toronto.