Item - 2015.PW5.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on May 28, 2015. 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.
PW5.11 - Parking Signage Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred the item to the General Manager, Transportation Services for a report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee in conjunction with the upcoming Curbside Management Plan.
Origin
Summary
City Council on May 5, 6 and 7, 2015, referred Motion MM6.18 to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
In much of Toronto, residents struggle to understand parking regulations due to numerous signs posted for the same location. Improving the design of parking signage would help to reduce the number of tickets issued due to confusion, and would improve our streetscapes by reducing clutter.
Other cities, such as Los Angeles, are piloting new signage designs that provide more a more visual depiction of the parking regulations. The City of Toronto should make every effort to ensure that parking signage is clear and easily understood. We have a diverse population, and the existing signage is not accessible to all residents. Improving signage will reduce unnecessary ticketing due to parking confusion.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-80117.pdf
Motions
That the item be referred to the General Manager, Transportation Services for report back in conjunction with the upcoming Curbside Management Plan.