HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-025 - On-Street Parking Regulations - York Street
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 7, 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 9
DATE OF REPORT: February 9, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-025
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – York Street
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the south side (odd numbered side) of
York Street between Wood Street and Gildner Street; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
York Street is a local roadway with primarily residential land use in the area between
Union Boulevard and Glasgow Street. In response to a request, on-street parking
regulations have been reviewed.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the south side of York Street between Wood
Street and Gildner Street for a maximum period of two (2) consecutive hours, as
outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations. The request cited concerns related to parked vehicles impeding driveway
access for residents, as well as unsafe two-way traffic operations on the roadway and
suggested the removal of the on-street parking on one side by implementing a ‘No
Parking Anytime’ regulation.
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Residents in the immediate area were surveyed on this proposed parking regulation
change in January 2016. The results of the survey are as follows:
In favour of implementing a ‘No Parking Anytime’ area
on the south side (odd-numbered side) of York Street
between Wood Street and Gildner Street: 4 (66.7%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is: 2 (33.3%)
TOTAL 6 out of 9 - (66.7% responded)
As indicated above, 4 out of 6 respondents, or 66.7%, are in favour of prohibiting on-
street parking on the south side of York Street between Wood Street and Gildner Street.
The prohibition of parking on one side of York Street at this location will improve access
to and from residential driveways and provide safer two-way traffic operations.
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 implementing ‘No Parking Anytime’ signage 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. The constituents were made aware of the proposed
changes to prohibit on-street parking in this section of York Street.
CONSULT - Residents were surveyed regarding this proposed parking regulation
change through a mail out sent in January 2016, with majority support received for
prohibiting parking.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed Parking Plan
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Proposed ‘No Parking Anytime’ Area
York Street between Wood Street and Gildner Street
1 Unit
4 Units +
1 Unit
Owner
1 Unit
1 Unit
Legend:
Existing 2-Hour Parking
Proposed No Parking Anytime
Existing No Parking Anytime
Properties Surveyed
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