HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-051 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Peach Blossom Cres
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
June 17, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services
PREPARED BY:
Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist (741-2200 ext. 7371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:
June 5, 2013
REPORT NO.: INS-13-051
ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - PEACH
SUBJECT:
BLOSSOM CRECENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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That on-street parking be prohibited from January 1 to March 31 of each year along the
inside portion (odd numbered houses) of Peach Blossom Crescent from David Bergey
Drive to Peach Blossom Court, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services had received a request from a local resident of Peach Blossom
Crescent to review the existing parking regulations on Peach Blossom Crescent between David
Bergey Drive and Peach Blossom Court.
The request cited concerns about vehicles parking on both sides of the roadway during the
winter months. Furthermore, residents have expressed their concerns with garbage not being
picked up, as garbage collection vehicles are unable to safely traverse the roadway, with
vehicles parked on both sides of Peach Blossom Crescent.
REPORT:
At the present time, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Peach Blossom Crescent, 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 contacted the Region of Waterloo to
gather information on any concerns they have received from residents and/or operators, with
respects to safely collecting garbage. The Region of Waterloo expressed that they have a long
history of complaints regarding missed collection, due to the garbage trucks inability to safely
access areas, specifically near the curved section in the roadway.
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Transportation Services sent a survey letter, dated April 9 2013, to the affected residents of
Peach Blossom Crescent, proposing to prohibit parking at any time, January 1 to March 31,
along the inside portion (odd numbered houses) of Peach Blossom Crescent between David
Bergey Drive and Peach Blossom Court. The survey results are as follows:
In favour of prohibiting parking yearly from January 1 to March 31 13 (54%)
along the inside portion (odd numbered houses)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is 11 (46%)
TOTAL 24 out of 43 - (56% responded)
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 $1000 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
In April 2013, affected residents along Peach Blossom Crescent, were notified regarding the
proposed parking changes. There were no concerns from residents regarding this proposal.
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed Parking Prohibition
Peach Blossom Crescent
LEGEND
Proposed “No Parking Anytime”
LEGEND
Proposed No Parking Anytime, January 1 - March 31
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