HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-12-051 - On-Street Parking Regulations - The Country WayREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
June 18, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: John McBride, Director of Transportation Services
PREPARED BY:
Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist (741-2371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 6
DATE OF REPORT: June 6, 2012
REPORT NO.:
INS-12-051
SUBJECT:
ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS – THE COUNTRY
WAY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the inner curve (odd house number side) of The
Country Way from a point 125 metres west of Old Country Drive to a point 41 metres west
thereof, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services had received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations on The Country Way. The request cited concerns of vehicles parking along the inner
curve near 65 The Country Way, thereby obstructing sightlines when residents are attempting to
access their properties. The request also cited difficulties in traversing the curved roadway, due
to the narrowing of the effective roadway width, with vehicles parked along the inner curve.
REPORT:
At the present time, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of The Country Way between Old
Country Drive and Settlers Drive for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours, as outlined
in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
In order to address this request, Transportation Services sent a notification letter to the nineteen
(19) affected residents, regarding a proposal to prohibit on-street parking along the inner curve of
the roadway, in the area of 65 The Country Way. City staff met with a resident over the proposed
length of the parking prohibition and their desire to maintain some parking in front of their
residence. A comprise was made that satisfied both parties while still maintaining the prohibition
on the curved section of the roadway.
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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.” By working with the
neighbourhood, on-street parking concerns have been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign installation for the roadway is $200 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
In May 2012, affected residents along The Country Way, in the area of 65, were notified
regarding the proposed parking changes. There concerns have been incorporated in this report.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed Parking Prohibition
The Country Way
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