HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-054 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Margaret Ave
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
June 17, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services
PREPARED BY:
Justin Mishko, Traffic Technologist, extension 7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT:
May 13, 2013
REPORT NO.:
INS-13-054
ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - MARGARET
SUBJECT:
AVENUE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side (even number side) of Margaret
Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam Street; and,
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side (odd number side) of Margaret
Avenue from Guelph Street to a point 27 metres east thereof; and,
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side (odd number) side of Margaret
Avenue from Blucher Street to a point 36 metres west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Margaret Avenue from Louisa Street to Guelph Street retains mostly residential land use with
some institutional and commercial properties on both sides of the right-of-way. In response to
several concerns brought forward relating to the geometrics of the on-street bicycle lanes, the
on-street parking regulations will need to be reviewed.
REPORT:
Currently on-street parking is permitted on the north side (even number side) of Margaret
Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam Street as well as the south side (odd number side) of
Margaret Avenue from Blucher Street to Guelph Street for a maximum period of three
consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
Transportation Services has received a request to review the existing pavement markings
specific to on-street parking and on-street bicycle facilities on Margaret Avenue. The request
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cited concerns specific to the geometrics of the on-street bicycle lanes and suggested
modification to allow for a more gradual taper in the areas where on-street parking will start
and stop. Through review, Transportation Services staff has identified all the necessary
locations which require such a modification to the pavement markings. In order to
accommodate these changes, Transportation Services staff is recommending that parking be
prohibited as per the recommendations of this report. This will allow for a more fluid design of
the on-street bicycle lanes and will result in a loss of only three on-street parking spaces total.
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 installations for the roadway is $500 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Transportation Services staff have maintained a consistent line of communication with both
the Cycling Advisory Committee and the local neighbourhood association regarding the
Margaret Avenue Road Diet; furthermore, staff have advised affected area residents of this
recommended parking prohibition. Opposition was received regarding the recommended
parking prohibition between Blucher Street and Guelph Street. Through discussion with
affected area residents, Transportation Services staff has been able to maintain some on-
street parking on this section of Margaret Avenue while addressing the issues with the on-
street bicycle lanes.
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed No Parking Anytime: Margaret Avenue between Louisa Street and Adam Street
Proposed No Parking Anytime: Margaret Avenue between Blucher Street and Guelph Street
Legend:
Existing three hour parking limit
Proposed “No Parking Anytime”
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