Item - 2021.TE26.89

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1.  Rescinded existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south.

2.  Rescinded existing standing prohibition in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily, on both sides of Rusholme Road, between College Street and a point 36 metres south.

3.  Rescinded existing westbound left-turn prohibition at the intersection of College Street and Rusholme Road in effect from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri.

4.  Amended existing one-way northbound operation in effect on Rusholme Road, between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect between the laneway, north of Dundas Street West, and College Street.

5.  Amended existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily, on the even (west) side of Rusholme Road from Heydon Park Road to a point 36 metres south of College Street, to be in effect from Heydon Park Road to College Street.

In 2019, I was contacted by local residents who provided a petition requesting that the City's Transportation Services Division designate Rusholme Road, from Heydon Park Road to College Street, a one-way street northbound, instead of the existing two-way operation.

Rusholme Road is a local roadway with a speed limit of 30 km/h. With many families and young children residing in the area, residents believe this change would benefit the community and make it safer for everyone.

The suggested change, also supported by Toronto Police Services (Division 14), was requested due to safety concerns arising from multiple occurrences in which motorists disobey the existing No Entry regulations on Rusholme Road, at Heydon Park Road. 

Upon receipt of the petition, I reached out to Traffic Operations staff requesting guidance on these issues and to make recommendations to address them, including a review of existing conditions and potential impacts to the neighbourhood.

As a result, and after having consulted with area residents and staff regarding the feasibility of the proposal, the following traffic and parking regulations are being proposed in conjunction with the conversion from a two-way to one-way operation along Rusholme Road.