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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 8, 2014
SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, extension 7038
PREPARED BY: Justin Mishko, Traffic Technologist,
519-741-2200, extension 7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: October 21, 2014
REPORT NO.: INS-14-090
SUBJECT: On-street Parking Regulations —Waterloo Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Waterloo Street from
Shanley Street to a point 65 metres west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Waterloo Street is a local road with residential land use on either side of the right-of-
way. In response to an identifiable operational concern, on-street parking regulations
will have to be reviewed.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the south side of Waterloo Street between
Bismark Avenue and Shanley Street for a maximum period of three (3) 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 parking
regulations on Waterloo Street. The request cited concerns regarding vehicles parking
on both sides of the roadway which can make two-way traffic unsafe and impede
sightlines through the curve.
Residents in the immediate area were surveyed on this proposed parking regulation
change in September 2014. The results of the survey are as follows-
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7 responses in favour of PROPOSAL A: Prohibit on-street parking on the south side (odd
number side) of Waterloo Street from Shanley
Street to a point 65 metres west thereof.
2 responses in favour of PROPOSAL B: Leave existing on-street parking as is.
9 responses received in total (out of 16— 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 installations for the roadway is $900 and will be taken
from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM — This report has been posted to the City's website with the agenda in
advance of the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT - Residents were advised regarding this proposed parking regulation change
through a mail out sent in September 2014. In total, nine responses were received.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jim Witmer, Interim Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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Proposed "No Parking Anytime"
Waterloo Street between Bismark Avenue and Shanley Street
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Proposed "No Parking Anytime" ■ ■ ■ ■
Existing 3 Hour Parking
Existing "No Parking Anytime"
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