HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-001 - On-street Parking Regulations - Margaret Avenue
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: February 8, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Michael Turco, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7153
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: January 20, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-001
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Margaret Avenue
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be permitted for a maximum period of three consecutive hours on the
north side (even number side) of Margaret Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam
Street; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Margaret Avenue is a major collector roadway with residential and institutional land
uses in the area between Louisa Street and Adam Street.
In 2013, Transportation Services implemented bike lanes and defined parking areas on
Margaret Avenue. Parking was maintained on a good portion of both sides of the
roadway, however some of the on-street parking supply was removed to accommodate
the new design.
Margaret Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam Street was identified to have no parking
anytime on both sides. A request has been received from the Grace Lutheran Church to
consider permitting parking in this area.
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REPORT:
Currently on-street parking is prohibited on the north side (even number side) of
Margaret Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam Street, as outlined in the City of
Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
Transportation Services has received a request to review the existing on-street
parking regulations. The feasibility of adding a parking lane along the north side of
Margaret Avenue from Louisa Street to Adam Street was reviewed. It was found that
the roadway geometrics would allow for a parking lane in this location.
As a result, it is recommended that three (3) hour parking be permitted on the north
side of Margaret Avenue between Louisa Street and Adam Street. Margaret Avenue is
scheduled for resurfacing in 2016. It is proposed to incorporate this additional parking
area in the updated pavement parking design.
Grace Lutheran Church has been advised of our plan to provide on-street parking in this
area.
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 appropriate cost to remove the existing no parking signs is $200 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. The constituent was made aware of the proposed
changes to allow on-street parking in this section of Margaret Avenue.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed Parking Plan
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