HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-11-017 - On-Street Parking - Schneider AvenueREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
February 7, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
PREPARED BY:
Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist (741-2371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: January 26, 2011
REPORT NO.:
INS-11-017
SUBJECT:
ON-STREET PARKING – SCHNEIDER AVENUE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on-street parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Schneider Avenue from
David Street to a point thirty-six (36) metres west of David Street; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Planning has received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations on Schneider Avenue. The request cited concerns about vehicles parking along the
north side of Schneider Avenue in certain areas, and this parking makes accessing residential
driveways difficult and unsafe.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the north side of Schneider Avenue from a point
fifteen (15) metres west of David Street to the entrance to Victoria Park for a maximum period of
three (3) consecutive hours. Parking is prohibited at anytime on the south side of Schneider
Avenue. These regulations are outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-
138.
In order to address this request, Transportation Planning is proposing to extend the on-street
parking prohibition on the north side of Schneider Avenue to a point thirty-six (36) metres west of
David Street, as per the attached plan. This will allow for improved access to and from
residential driveways. However, please be advised that a parking prohibition would result in the
loss of approximately one (1) available on-street parking space
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
This initiative falls under the Community Priority of Quality of Life. “Work with partners, including
all orders of government, to create a culture of safety in our community.”
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign installations for the roadway is $200 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Residents along Schneider Avenue have been notified regarding the proposed parking changes
and have no concerns with this proposal.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed Parking Extension
Schneider Avenue
Proposed “No Parking
Anytime” Area
Existing “No Parking
Anytime” Area
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