Item - 2021.TE26.84

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 30 minutes at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street and a point 11 metres further east.

2. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg).

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg).

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between St. Lawrence Street and a point 12.2 metres east of Lower River Street.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Trolley Crescent (south leg), between a point 23.2 metres east of Lower River Street and Trolley Crescent (east leg).

There have been continual reports of illegal boulevard parking as well as vehicles entering, and driving through Underpass Park, located at Lower River Street and Trolley Crescent.

Since then City staff was asked by my office to determine the feasibility of long term design solutions including full fencing around the perimeter of Underpass Park, installing cattle and P gates at entrances and the addition of new amenities such as picnic tables or other recreational facilities to better program the park and foster greater safety. In addition, Waterfront Toronto, the developer and owner of the unassumed Trolley Crescent, was tasked to review options for placing new street furniture or other public realm improvements to address the above safety concerns.

The recommendations below are a result of the community and City dialogue are carefully crafted to directly respond to residents’ safety concerns. These proposed changes are supported by Transportation Services and Waterfront Toronto, in anticipation that they will deter the current illegal parking and vehicular activity. Ultimately, we anticipate the changes in traffic operation will facilitate greater safety, more inclusive and long-term community programming in Underpass Park.

I want to thank the City of Toronto Transportation Services for their focused and timely work on this project. I would also like to thank the residents of Corktown who have provided continued input and valuable insights.