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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 9, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, extension 7038
PREPARED BY: Danny Pimentel, Transportation Demand Management
Coordinator, 519-741-2200, extension 7371
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: February 20, 2015
REPORT NO.: INS-15-007
SUBJECT: On-street Parking Regulations — King Street East
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That two (2) on-street accessible parking spaces be installed on the south side of
King Street East from a point 21 meters east of Pandora Avenue to a point 13
meters east thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received a request from a resident to review the existing
on-street parking regulations on King Street East between Pandora Avenue and
Fairview Avenue. The request cited challenges for those with disabilities accessing the
Ray of Hope Building or K-W Accessibility from the rear parking lot due to the significant
grade going up towards King Street, along with the consistent use of the on-street
parking spaces on King Street East.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted for a maximum of two (2) consecutive hours
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday, on the south side of King Street East from a
point 21 meters east of Pandora Avenue to a point 45 meters east thereof, as outlined
in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
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In order to address this request, it is proposed to provide two (2) accessible on-street
parking spaces on King Street East directly in front of the Ray of Hope and K-W
Accessibility property. This provision would result in the loss of two (2) two (2) hour
parking spaces in this area.
Transportation Services contacted Ray of Hope, K-W Accessibility and the Grand River
Accessibility Advisory Committee (GRAAC) in order to obtain their input. They did not
identify any concerns with the proposed on-street parking changes. Furthermore, a
letter was sent to residents and businesses in the immediate area of the proposed on-
street parking changes, in order to obtain their input. Transportation Services received
comments from two (2) individuals, both of whom are in support of the recommended
on-street parking changes.
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 $600 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 and businesses were advised regarding this proposed parking
regulation change through a mail out sent in October 2014.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dev Tyagi, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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