HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-095 - On-Street Parking Regulations - David Bergey Dr
REPORT TO:
Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:
October 21, 2013
SUBMITTED BY:
Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services
Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist
PREPARED BY:
(519-741-2200 ext. 7371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:
October 9, 2013
REPORT NO.:
INS-13-095
ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - DAVID BERGEY
SUBJECT:
DRIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on-street parking be prohibited on the north side of David Bergey Drive from a point 56
metres west of Activa Avenue to a point 36 metres west thereof, and further;
That on-street parking be prohibited on the north side of David Bergey Drive from a point
135 metres west of Activa Avenue to a point 40 metres west thereof, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received a petition, dated July 23, 2013, on behalf of the residents and
staff of the Westmount Retirement Residence. The petition included 30 signatures of staff and
residents requesting additional parking restrictions on David Bergey Drive, in the area of the
Westmount Retirement Residence.
The request cited that residents and staff are having difficulties exiting the property due to
vehicles parking too close to the entrance. The concern is further exasperated during the winter
months due to the added decrease in visibility of snow banks along David Bergey Drive.
REPORT:
At the present time, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of David Bergey Drive from
Activa Avenue to Ottawa Street, except in the immediate areas of Grand River Transit stop
locations, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
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Transportation Services conducted a site visit at the time of the concern being raised and
concluded that visibility can be hindered for vehicles exiting the retirement home, when on-
street parking is abutting each driveway.
In order to address this request Transportation Services is proposing to prohibit parking within
10 metres of each driveway entrance.
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 $300 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNICATIONS:
In July 2013, City staff received a petition from staff and residents of the Westmount Retirement
Residence, requesting changes to the on-street parking regulations on David Bergey Drive.
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed Parking Prohibtion
David Bergey Drive
LEGEND
Proposed No Parking Anytime
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