Notice regarding the removal of on-street parking from Waterloo Street following construction

During the surveying of Waterloo Street and Moore Avenue South (from the tracks to Waterloo St), it was noted that the existing sidewalk widths do not meet the minimum requirement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). Widths on Waterloo Street were approximately 1.2 metres, while on Moore Avenue South were approximately 1.3 to 1.4 metres, depending on location. The AODA specifies that sidewalks must be a minimum width of 1.5 metres.

Widening the sidewalks on Waterloo Street presents several challenges to the design. Challenges include insufficient property for widening, steep grades from the curb to property lines and boulevard space required for street lights, snow storage and driveway ramps. These challenges mean that the only way to adhere to the AODA and have 1.5 metre sidewalks is to narrow the roadway. This narrowing results in the need to remove on street parking from the south (odd numbered) side of the road so that emergency and other critical services have the clearance needed to access properties.

Widening the sidewalks on Moore Avenue South will not have any impacts to the width and use of the roadway; therefore any existing on street parking will remain.

If residents have further questions please feel free to contact the project manager via email or submit a comment via the Comments section.