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REPORT T0: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 2011
SUBMITTED BY: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
PREPARED BY: Dave Seller, Traffic Technologist (741-2369)
WARD(S~ INVOLVED: Ward 3
DATE OF REPORT: August 15, 2011
REPORT NO.: INS-11-068
SUBJECT: ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - BRITTON
PLACE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Britton Place from a point 39
metres south of Fallowfield Drive to the south limit of Britton Place; and,
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Britton Place from a point 46
metres south of Fallowfield Drive to the south limit of Britton Place; 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 Britton Place in the area of the cul-de-sac. The request cited concerns regarding
vehicles parked along the inner circle for extended periods of time as well as during "snow
events". The suggestion we received was to implement a "No Parking Anytime" regulation on
the inner circle of the cul-de-sac.
REPORT:
At the present time, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Britton Place including the
inner circle of the cul-de-sac (see attached diagram) for a maximum period of three (3)
consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
Transportation Planning has reviewed this issue and received comments from the City of
Kitchener Fire Department and City of Kitchener Operations staff and concluded that parked
vehicles along the outer circle of the cul-de-sac negatively impact emergency access to
residents and obstruct snow removal efforts created by a narrowed roadway width.
As a result of the comments received from the City of Kitchener Fire Department and City of
Kitchener Operations staff, Transportation Planning is recommending that parking be prohibited
at anytime around the outer circle of Britton Place to ensure safer access to residential
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properties by emergency vehicles and provide better access for the City's Operation staff during
snow events.
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." By working with the
neighbourhood, on-street parking concerns have been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign removals for the roadway is $350 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
In March 2011, affected residents along Britton Place were notified of the proposed parking
changes. Their comments are incorporated in this report.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed No Parking Anytime
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Legend:
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Proposed No Parking Anytime
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