Item - 2012.PW13.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 10, 2012 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on April 3, 2012 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 10, 2012.
- See also By-laws 681-2012, 682-2012
PW13.4 - Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas - Pilot Evaluation and Expansion
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 10 and 11, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the implementation of the on-street car-share vehicle parking program on the terms and conditions as generally described in the report from the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services dated March 15, 2012 and titled "Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas – Pilot Evaluation and Expansion", and Appendix A thereto, including the installation of Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas in accordance with the installation criteria, the establishment of a tiered parking permit, and the introduction of fees.
2. City Council authorize staff to take whatever action is necessary, including the submission of the necessary bills to amend the appropriate by-laws.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-45913.pdf
(March 15, 2012) Appendix A - On-Street Car-Share Vehicle Parking Installation Criteria and Permit Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-45914.pdf
PW13.4 - Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas - Pilot Evaluation and Expansion
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the implementation of the on-street car-share vehicle parking program on the terms and conditions as generally described in the report from the Acting General Manager of Transportation Services dated March 15, 2012 and titled "Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas – Pilot Evaluation and Expansion", and Appendix A thereto, including the installation of Car-Share Vehicle Parking Areas in accordance with the installation criteria, the establishment of a tiered parking permit, and the introduction of fees.
2. City Council authorize staff to take whatever action is necessary, including the submission of the necessary bills to amend the appropriate by-laws.
Origin
Summary
City Council directed Transportation Services to initiate a pilot program to delineate on-street Car- Share Vehicle Parking Areas (CVPAs) at its meeting of September 14, 2009. A total of 20 on-street parking spaces designated exclusively for use by car-share vehicles were implemented, comprising 6 locations in the downtown area. These spaces have been fully operational with appropriate enforcement authority in place since July 2010.
The pilot revealed some initial issues related to the use of the car-share vehicle parking areas by vehicles not authorized to park in these areas, which caused some difficulties for the car-share companies and their members. These difficulties were resolved and the on-street car-share vehicle parking pilot program has been successful, is supported by the car-share companies, and has shown itself to be a viable and sustainable transportation initiative. This report is requesting Council's approval to continue and expand the program. This report outlines an application process, identifies criteria that each suggested CVPA must satisfy to receive approval and recommends adoption of a three-tiered prorated annual permit fee that takes into consideration competing demands for curb-space and market value of a parking space in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-45913.pdf
(March 15, 2012) Appendix A - On-Street Car-Share Vehicle Parking Installation Criteria and Permit Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-45914.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Adam Vaughan