HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-080 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Queen St S
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
September 30, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services
Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist
PREPARED BY:
(519-741-2200 ext. 7371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT:
September 18, 2013
REPORT NO.:
INS-13-080
ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - QUEEN STREET
SUBJECT:
SOUTH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That a 30 minute parking time limit be implemented on Queen Street South from a point 20
meters south of St. George Street to a point 21 meters south thereof, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Kitchener is currently reconstructing Queen Street South between Courtland Avenue
and Charles Street. A public information center was held in the winter of 2013, to provide the
affected residents and businesses with information pertaining to the project scope.
At the public information center it was identified by a local property that City staff was planning
on removing the existing short term loading/unloading area on Queen Street South. It was
requested to maintain this area on Queen Street South as it is the only location where deliveries
can occur for many businesses in the immediate area.
REPORT:
At the present time, a recognized loading/unloading area is not identified within the City of
Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
In order to address this request, Transportation Services consulted with Engineering to
incorporate a short term loading/unloading area within the design of the roadway. As a result of
the internal discussion it was decided that a 30 minute parking time limit could be
accommodated on Queen Street South in the area of St. George Street.
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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 and internal staff on-street loading concerns have been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign installation for the roadway is $200 and will be incorporated with
the reconstruction of Queen Street South.
COMMUNICATIONS:
In April 2013, affected residents and businesses were invited to attend a public information
center. As a result of the information received at the public information center, City Staff
modified the roadway design to incorporate the proposed 30 minute parking time limit.
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed 30 Minute Parking Limit
Queen Street South
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