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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 23, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services
(519-741-2200 ext. 7038)
PREPARED BY: Danny Pimentel, Traffic Technologist
(519-741-2200 ext. 7371)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT: June 6, 2014
REPORT NO.: INS-14-059
SUBJECT: ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - DUKE STREET EAST
RECOMMENDATION:
That the existing 15 minute loading zone on the south side of Duke Street East from a point
13 meters east of Frederick Street to a point 25 meters east of Frederick Street be relocated
to the south side of Duke Street East from a point 20 metres east of Frederick Street to a
point 12 metres east thereof; and further,
That an on-street accessible parking space be installed on the south side of Duke Street
from a point 13 metres east of Frederick Street to a point 7 metres east thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received a request from Infrastructure Ontario to review the
existing on-street parking regulations on Duke Street East between Frederick Street and Scott
Street. The request cited concerns with the lack of available on-street accessible parking
spaces in and around the Provincial Courthouse.
REPORT:
Currently, a 15 minute loading zone is provided on the south side of Duke Street East from a
point 13 meters east of Frederick Street to a point 25 meters east of Frederick Street, while a two
(2) hour parking limit is provided on the south side of Duke Street East from a point 25 metres
east of Frederick Street to a point 33 metres east thereof.
In order to address this request, it is proposed to provide one (1) accessible on-street parking
space on the south side of Duke Street East nearest Frederick Street. This provision would
require the relocation of the existing 15 minute loading zone and resulting loss of one (1) two
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(2) hour parking space in this area. The provision of the accessible on-street parking space
nearest Frederick Street is recommended due to its close proximity to the signal crossing at
the Duke Street / Frederick Street intersection, as well as locating this accessible space on
the most level section of roadway in this area — thereby easing access for those in a
wheelchair.
While this proposed accessible parking space will serve accessible needs in this immediate
area, Transportation Services, in conjunction with the Region of Waterloo, will be reviewing
the entire Downtown in order to potentially allocate on-street accessible parking spaces in a
fashion to serve accessible parking needs throughout the Downtown. The Region is currently
executing a similar review with the City of Waterloo for Uptown Waterloo, with the intent to
follow up this review with the Kitchener Downtown review.
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 removals for the roadway is $200 and will be taken from the
existing sign maintenance budget.
Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Infrastructure Services Department
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Duke Street East — Proposed On-Street Parking Revisions
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Barrier-Free Accessible Space
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 15 Minute Loading Zone
Existing Two (2) Hour Parking Limit
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