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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 21, 2015
SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services
(519-741-2200 ext. 7038)
PREPARED BY: Danny Pimentel, Supervisor of Crossing Guards
(519-741-2200 ext. 7232)
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT: September 9, 2015
REPORT NO.: INS-15-079
SUBJECT: ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS—WINDFLOWER
CRESCENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the on both sides of the westerly leg of
Windflower Crescent from a point 105 meters west of Windflower Drive to a point
35 meters west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations on the westerly portion of Windflower Crescent. The concerns indicated that
parking regularly occurs on both sides of the roadway in this area making it difficult for
two-way traffic. Access to 535 Windflower Crescent (a 60 unit townhouse complex) was
also identified as a concern.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the both sides of Windflower Crescent for a
maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener
Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
In order to address this request, Transportation Services surveyed citizens regarding a
proposal to prohibit parking on the north side (even numbered address) of Windflower
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Crescent from the north intersection with Windflower Drive to a point 105 meters west
west thereof. The survey results are as follows:
In favor of prohibiting parking on the north side 3 (15.8%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is: 15 (78.9%)
TOTAL 19 out of 31 - (61.3% responded)
As indicated above, the majority of citizens surveyed are not in favour of prohibiting on
Windflower Crescent as proposed. However, Transportation Services staff advised
citizens that parking would prohibited within 10 meters of both sides of the access at
535 Windflower Crescent due to significant visibility concerns and access issues. This
minor parking prohibition results in the loss of 2 parking spaces but greatly improves
overall safety along the street.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the City's strategic
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for sign installations for the roadway is $300 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 notified regarding this proposed parking prohibition through
a mail out sent in October 2014.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dev Tyagi, Deputy CAO
Infrastructure Services Department
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LEGEND
Proposed No Parking Any Time
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