Item - 2015.TE9.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 9, 2015 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 734-2015, 735-2015
TE9.1 - Traffic Regulations - Front Street West at Union Station
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Rescinded the "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the north side of Front Street West, east of the entrance to Royal York Hotel.
2. Rescinded the "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 24.8 metres east of York Street and a point 110.3 metres east of York Street.
3. Rescinded the "Taxicab Stand" regulation in effect at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 30.5 metres west of Bay Street and a point 31.5 metres further west.
4. Rescinded the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 138.7 metres east of York Street and a point 38.1 metres further east.
5. Rescinded the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between Bay Street and a point 49 metres west.
6. Rescinded the "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 91.4 metres east of York Street and a point 85.3 metres further east.
7. Rescinded the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 150 metres west of Bay Street to 6 metres further west.
8. Rescinded the "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 110 metres west of Bay Street and a point 6 metres further west.
9. Rescinded the "1 Hour Maximum Parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Sat." regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between Bay Street and a point 67 metres east.
10. Rescinded the "1 Hour Maximum Parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon. to Sat." regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 82 metres east of Bay Street and Yonge Street.
11. Rescinded the "No Standing Anytime" regulation on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 112.8 metres east of York Street and a point 36.6 metres further east.
12. Rescinded the "No Standing Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 91.4 metres east of York Street and a point 47.2 metres further east.
13. Rescinded the "No Standing Anytime" regulation on the south side of Front Street West, between York Street and Bay Street.
14. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between York Street and a point 20 metres east of York Street.
15. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 81 metres east of York Street and a point 35 metres further east.
16. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 148 metres east of York Street and a point 35 metres further east.
17. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 244 metres east of York Street and Bay Street.
18. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between York Street and a point 23 metres east of York Street.
19. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 84 metres east of York Street and a point 35 metres further east.
20. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 151 metres east of York Street and a point 50 metres further east.
21. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 246 metres east of York Street and Bay Street.
22. Enacted a eleven-vehicle "Taxicab Stand" regulation, to be in effect at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 20 metres east of York Street and a point 61 metres further east.
23. Enacted an eight-vehicle "Taxicab Stand" regulation, to be in effect at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 201 metres east of York Street and a point 45 metres further east.
24. Approved an "Accessible Loading Zone" on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 116 metres east of York Street and a point 32 metres further east.
25. Approved an "Accessible Loading Zone" on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 119 metres east of York Street and a point 32 metres further east.
26. Approved a "Passenger Loading Zone", to be in effect at all times, on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 183 metres east of York Street and a point 61 metres further east.
27. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 183 metres east of York Street and a point 61 metres further east.
28. Approved a "Passenger Loading Zone", to be in effect at all times, on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 23 metres east of York Street and a point 61 metres further east.
29. Prohibited standing at all times on the south side of Front Street West, between a point 23 metres east of York Street and a point 61 metres further east.
30. Prohibited westbound right turns from Front Street West to York Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri, except public holidays, bicycles excepted.
31. Prohibited eastbound right turns from Front Street West to Bay Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Mon. to Fri., except public holidays, bicycles excepted.
Origin
Summary
This letter recommends that Toronto and East York Community Council approve traffic and parking regulations on the recently reconstructed section of Front Street West, between York Street and Bay Street.
City Council, at its meeting of March 5, 2012, authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Front Street Reconfiguration Class Environmental Assessment Study (Item PW12.5).
The approved Environmental Study Report preferred design included the following main features:
• A reduction in the number of traffic lanes from two lanes to one lane (widened to 4.75m to better accommodate cyclists) in each direction with a centre median and left turn lanes at appropriate locations.
• A mid-block pedestrian crossing area, with a slightly raised elevation (flush with the adjacent sidewalks) and specialized surface treatment.
• Widened sidewalks and boulevard areas on both the north and south sides of Front Street which will allow tree planting on the north side and the expansion of the public realm and civic plaza on the south side.
• Enlarged pedestrian areas and widened crosswalks at both the Front/Bay and Front/York/University intersections to accommodate increased pedestrian volumes.
• Provision of designated lay-by areas to accommodate taxi and private automobile and motor coach pick-up and drop-off activity.
The reconstruction has been ongoing for several years and is now complete. As a result it is necessary to modify the traffic and parking regulations to better suit the reconfigured roadway to accommodate the various road uses as indicated within the Environmental Study Report.
This matter is urgent as Front Street West at Union Station has reopened and parking regulations are required to allow safe vehicle, pedestrian and cycling operations at this transit hub.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-82101.pdf