HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-033 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Westheights Drive
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 11, 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 7
DATE OF REPORT: March 9, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-033
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Westheights Drive
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the east side (even numbered side) of
Westheights Drive from a point 27 metres south of Putnam Place to a point 29
metres north of Putnam Place; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Westheights Drive is a major collector roadway with primarily residential land use in the
area of Highland Road West. In response to a request from an area citizen, on-street
parking regulations have been reviewed.
REPORT:
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Westheights Drive between
Westview Crescent and Broken Oak Crescent 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 on-street
parking regulations. The concerns cited were related to parked vehicles along
Westheights Drive, and the curvature of the roadway, both resulting in obstructed
sightline visibility for motorists egressing from Putnam Place.
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Transportation Services has reviewed the request and has concluded that parked
vehicles along the east side of Westheights Drive significantly obstructs sightline
visibility for motorists egressing Putnam Place. It should be noted that this section of
Westheights Drive has an annual average daily traffic of 4697 vehicles per day. The
traffic volume, combined with limited visibility caused by parked vehicles, may create a
safety concern for motorists. Transportation Services is recommending that on-street
parking be prohibited at any time on the east side of Westheights Drive from a point 27
metres southof Putnam Place to a point 29 metres northof Putnam Place.This would
result in the loss of approximately six (6) legal parking spaces.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for implementing 400 and will
be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
of the council / committee meeting. Residents were made aware of the proposed
changes to prohibit on-street parking in this section of Westheights Drive through a mail
out sent in February 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Proposed Parking Plan
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No Parking Anytime on east side of Westheights Drive
From a point 27 metres south of Putnam Place to a point 29 metres north
of Putnam Place
Legend:
Existing Three (3) Hour Parking
Properties Circulated
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