Item - 2021.TE28.36

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council authorize the amendments to parking regulations required to establish new on-street paid parking locations, as set out in Attachments 2 and 3 to the report (September 23, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Dundas Street West, City Council approval of this report is required.

Transportation Services and the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) are requesting approval for the installation of on-street paid parking on Dundas Street West in Wards 10 and 11.

As part of the redevelopment of two (2) municipal car parks operated by the TPA, Transportation Services completed a review of new locations where additional on-street paid parking can be implemented to support the local community and area businesses.  Based upon the review completed, Transportation Services is recommending the introduction of pay-and-display parking on both sides of Dundas Street West, between Shaw Street and Grace Street.

The proposed parking changes on Dundas Street West will replace the existing unpaid, one-hour time limit parking that is currently in effect.  The proposed changes will not impact the flow of traffic and will encourage parking turnover.

While this report seeks Community Council approval for the installation of on-street paid parking in Wards 10 and 11, this is an ongoing initiative, and Transportation Services and TPA will continue to review and report on potential new on-street paid parking opportunities throughout the City of Toronto.