HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-053 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Market Lane
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: August 8, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7152
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 10
DATE OF REPORT: July 4, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-053
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Market Lane
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That stopping be prohibited at any time on both sides of Market Lane; and
further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Market Lane is a one-directional laneway with an overall width of 3.8 metres that
primarily serves commercial and residential land use. In response to a request from an
area citizen, on-street parking regulations have been reviewed.
Currently, on-street parking is prohibited on both sides of Market Lane as outlined in the
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request from an area citizen to review the existing
on-street parking regulations on Market Lane. The request cited concerns with
pedestrian safety and stopped vehicles obstructing motorists from safely accessing Eby
Street North. The request cited specifically the removal of on-street stopping on both
sides of Market Lane, particularly during “market days” and events at the Market.
Transportation Services has reviewed the request and has concluded that the laneway
is not wide enough to support stopping on either side of Market Lane. The overall
pavement width of Market Lane is 3.8 metres. When vehicles are stopped on the
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roadway, it prevents other motorists from accessing Eby Street North or utilising the
laneway whatsoever. When vehicles park on the sidewalk, it compromises the safety of
pedestrians. Therefore, Transportation Services is recommending that on-street
stopping be prohibited at any time on both sides of Market Lane.
The prohibition of stopping on both sides of Market Lane will improve pedestrian safety
and access to Eby Street North, providing greater access to and from the Market and
improving overall 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 Stopping Anytime’ signage is $1000 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. Businesses and residents were notified of the
proposed changes to prohibit on-street stopping on Market Lane. One response was
received against the proposal.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed ‘No Stopping Anytime’
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Proposed ‘No Stopping Anytime’
Market Lane
Legend:
Existing ‘No Parking Anytime’
Proposed ‘No Stopping Anytime’
Properties Circulated
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