Gilbert Avenue parking moved to west side only, north of Summit Avenue

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Gilbert Avenue parking moved to west side only, north of Summit Avenue

A resident petition backed a change to parking regulations on Gilbert Avenue, a dead-end street near Bert Robinson Park, to improve two-way traffic flow and sightlines. The motion restricts parking to the west side only between Summit Avenue and the park, responding to residents' concerns about congestion and safety.

adoptedToronto and East York Community Council · Wed, Jul 8

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• Decision follows a resident-led petition confirming support for the change.

The journey

Wed, Jul 8 · Toronto and East York Community Council · adopted

Decision

Parking on Gilbert Avenue north of Summit Avenue limited to the west side only, between Summit Avenue and Bert Robinson Park. Parking on the east side prohibited.

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ContainedA genuine decision affecting parking rules on one residential street. The change is reversible without significant cost and applies only to Gilbert Avenue between two fixed points. It is bounded in scope and does not constrain future council options. Passes Stakes 1 reasoning test: a future council could undo or redirect this rule without a serious fight.Touches a narrow groupThe change affects parking availability for residents of Gilbert Avenue specifically and improves traffic flow on that street. The group directly touched is small and specific (Gilbert Avenue households). No other Toronto residents experience this change in an ordinary week. Indirect-or-narrow is the fit: one small neighbourhood, direct effect but narrow reach.

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