HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-140 - 2020 Sidewalk Infill through Roadway ReconstructionREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:June 17, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite,Director, Transportation Services 519-741-2200
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PREPARED BY:Lou Slijepcevic, Traffic Project Coordinator, 519-741-2200
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WARD(S) INVOLVED:Wards 9 and 10
DATE OF REPORT:May 10,2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-140
SUBJECT:2020Sidewalk Infill through Roadway Reconstruction
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the following streets be approved for sidewalk infillin 2020as per the Sidewalk
Infill Policy MUN-STR-2004, approved by Council June 1, 2015:
PerthRoad,
EdwinStreet; and further,
That Council receive, for information purposes only, other sidewalk infill locations
in 2020that are pre-approvedas per the Sidewalk Infill Policy MUN-STR-2005;
BACKGROUND:
On June 1, 2015 Council approved MUN-STR-2004Sidewalk Infill Policy. TheInfillPolicy
defines the framework around the installation of new sidewalk locations where sidewalk
currently does not exist.Generally speaking, the policy confirms the City’s commitment
to an improved sidewalk network on existing roadways to support a more pedestrian
friendly environment.It also defines priority levels for sidewalk infill locations and provides
a framework for community and Council input onproposed installations when sidewalk
infill is not pre-approved through the policy.
The policy requires Council approval for somesidewalk infill locations. This report outlines
locations of sidewalk that are recommended to be built in conjunction with upcoming road
reconstruction projectsin 2020, and provides recommendations for the application of the
policy in these areas.
REPORT:
The Sidewalk Infill Policy stipulates that planned sidewalk infill locations must be
presented to Council for approval at least one year in advance of implementation.
Accordingly, staff has reviewed locations that are being reconstructed for sidewalk infill
through 2020reconstruction, as follows;
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Perth Road
Location: Perth Road:
On the south side of Perth Road from South Drive to a point
approximately 78 metres east thereof;
On the northside of Perth Road from South Drive to a point
approximately 120 metres west thereof.
Priority: Priority 1 (Greater than 62points)
Score: 85pts
Perth Road Point Summary
Transit Subtotal Points5
Major Destination Subtotal Points20
Schools Subtotal Points25
Roadway Volume Subtotal Points10
Other Factors Subtotal Points (zoning, connections, etc.)25
Total Points85
Implementation Year: 2020
Length of Sidewalk Infill: 200m
Priority 1is defined as: Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the roadway as they
connect to a significant number of pedestrian origins and destinations.Locations that
score more than 57 points are considered priority 1.
Transportation Services surveyed area residents within the identified study area
regarding sidewalk infill along the identified sections of roadway. The results of the survey
are as follows:
Directly Affected Perth RoadResidents:
In Favour1of 3 (33%)
Opposed2of 3 (67%)
Total responses of Directly AffectedResidents 3 out of 12 surveyed (25%)
Area Residents:
In Favour31 of 41 (76%)
Indifferent4 of 41(10%)
Opposed6 of 41 (14%)
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Total responses of Area Residents 41 out of 192 surveyed (21%)
Total Residents(directly affected + area residents):
In Favour32 of 44 (73%)
Indifferent4 of 44 (9%)
Opposed8 of 44 (18%)
Total responses 44out of 204surveyed (22%)
The sidewalk installation is proposed to be constructed with the upcoming full
reconstructionwork on Perth Road.The City of Kitchener is replacing underground
servicing as part of this work. The installation of the sidewalk may require the removal of
localized residential landscaping and the removal of low to medium stature vegetation.
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Perth Road: Proposed sidewalk infill location
Legend:
Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
Existing Sidewalk
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Edwin Street
LocationEdwin Street:
On the west side of Edwin Street between Louisa St and
Blucher St.
Priority Priority 1 (Greater than 62points)
Score 65pts
Edwin StreetPoint Summary
Transit Subtotal Points15
Major Destination Subtotal Points0
Schools Subtotal Points25
Roadway Volume Subtotal Points0
Other Factors Subtotal Points (zoning, connections, etc.)25
Total Points65
Implementation Year2020
Length of Sidewalk Infill350m
Directly Affected Edwin Street Residents:
In Favour1of 3 (33%)
Opposed2of 3 (67%)
Total responses of Directly Affected Residents 3 out of 8 surveyed (38%)
Area Residents:
In Favour13of 18 (72%)
Indifferent3 of 18 (17%)
Opposed2 of 18 (11%)
Total responses of Area Residents 18out of 125surveyed (14%)
Total Residents(directly affected + area residents):
In Favour14of 21(67%)
Indifferent3 of 21 (14%)
Opposed 4 of 21 (19%)
Total responses 21out of 133 surveyed (16%)
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The sidewalk installation is proposed to be constructed with the upcoming full
reconstruction work on Edwin Street. The City of Kitchener is replacing underground
servicing as part of this work. The installation of the sidewalkis not anticipated to have
any impact to residential landscaping.
Edwin Street:Proposed sidewalk infill location
Legend:
Study Area
Proposed Sidewalk Infill
Existing Sidewalk
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Other Sidewalk Infill Locations
Othersidewalk infill locationsplanned for 2020 constructionaresummarized in the table
below. These locations do not require neighbourhood surveys, nor do they require
Council approval,dueto preapproved point totals (90+), private frontages are not
adjacent to the infill location, orsidewalk installationis being postponed. All locations are
presented to thesurrounding neighbourhood through the roadway reconstruction public
information centres (PICs) held by the Engineering Division. Transportation Planning staff
attend these PICs to discuss and answer questions regarding sidewalk infill, and other
transportation impacts.
Sidewalk infill Neighbourhood
WardSidewalk Infill
Roadway
location survey required?
St. George St. No - Preapproved point
Peter St.9 Yes
to Church St.total (90+)
Courtland Ave. No - Preapproved point
Yes
Mill St.9
to Ottawa St.total (90+)
Ottawa St. to No - Preapproved point
Mill St.9 Yes
Stirling Ave.total (90+)
Hoffman Ottawa St. to No - Preapproved point
Yes
9
St.endtotal (90+)
Greenbrook No -Private frontages
Stirling
Yes
Ave. to 9 are not adjacent to the
Ave.
Mausser St.infill location
No -Private frontages
Queen's Blvd.
Yes
Rex Dr.9 are not adjacent to the
to Glen Rd.
infill location
Installation postponeddue
No - Requirement for
to large/mature tree loss.
St. Clair Glen Rd. to survey will be
9 Sidewalks will be designed,
Ave.Stirling Ave.reassessed at time of
and installed when trees
installation
expire and are replanted.
St George. St.
No - One-way laneway with
Hebel Pl.to Courtland 9 N/a
space constraints
Ave.
No - Low priority roadway
with space constraints,
Ephraim St. to
Ethel St.1 mature tree loss, parking N/a
Frederick St.
loss, grading issueswith
retaining wall requirement
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority:Sustainable Environment & Infrastructure
Strategy:4.4 - Develop a network of safe, comfortable and linked pedestrian and cycling
facilities and improve year-round maintenance on priority routes.
Strategic Action:#97 Sidewalk Infill Policy
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of sidewalk installation is funded through the Water Infrastructure Program (WIP)
in the 2020capital budget for these projects.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance
of the council / committee meeting.Residents were notified regarding this report to
recommend the implementation of sidewalk through upcoming reconstruction projects.
CONSULT – Transportation Services initiated public consultation through a
survey/questionnaire for:
Edwin Street– April 16, 2019
Perth Road- April 16, 2019
The Engineering Division holds public information centres (PICs) for roadway
reconstruction projects. Transportation Planning staff attend these PICs to discuss and
answer questions regarding sidewalk infill, and other transportation impacts.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Department
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