Ward 26 Councillor John Parker’s special meeting to address parking proposals for Glenvale Blvd. drew a crowd of more than 100 residents to Northlea United Church tonight (Thursday, March 27, 2014). Observers say the crowd was not happy about the suggested restrictions. As we posted two days ago, many feel they will be victimized by high-speed through-traffic motorists trying to avoid LRT congestion to the south. So before discussion even began at 6.30 p.m., the Councillor declared that he had heard from enough unhappy people that he was shelving the the ideas for now. But the meeting was already convened so discussion went on about parking and traffic. Toronto traffic engineer Jay Malone said that the “safest” solution would be for no parking at all on one side of Glenvale, although he was forced to admit that this might have the effect of speeding, which nobody wanted. Paddy Duncan of the Leaside Proper Owners Association called it “a lively evening with a lot of opinions expressed.” Mr. Parker invited residents to contact his office and make proposals. Ms. Duncan pointed out to everyone that members of the LPOA, City staff and Metrolinx staff are meeting monthly to address concerns as the crop up. LPOA
