HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-056 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Dumfries Avenue
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 5
DATE OF REPORT: July 8, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-056
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Dumfries Avenue
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That ‘No Parking Anytime’ be shifted from the north (even-numbered side) to the
south (odd-numbered side) of Dumfries Avenue between Stirling Avenue North
and Krug Street; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Dumfries Avenue is a local roadway with primarily residential land use. In response to a
request, on-street parking regulations have been reviewed. Currently, on-street parking
is permitted on the south (odd-numbered side) of Dumfries Avenue between Stirling
Avenue North and Krug Street for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours, as
outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations. The request cited concerns related to traffic congestion when there are
events at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex. It was suggested that having
parking on the south side of the street, as opposed to the north side of the street would
reduce the need for vehicles to turn around, improving roadway operation when there
are events.
As a result, citizens in the immediate area were surveyed regarding the proposed
parking changes in June 2016.
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In favour of shifting ‘No Parking Anytime’ from the north (even-numbered side) to the
south (odd-numbered side) of Dumfries Avenue between Stirling Avenue North and
Krug Street:
13 (54.0%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is: 11 (46.0%)
TOTAL 24 out of 54 - (44.4 responded)
As indicated above, 13 out of 24 respondents, or 54%, are in favour of shifting on-street
parking from the south side to the north side of Dumfries Avenue between Stirling
Avenue North and Krug Street.
The parking shift in this area will reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic operations
through this section of roadway.
Therefore Transportation Services recommends that ‘No Parking Anytime’ be shifted
from the south (odd-numbered side) to the north (even–numbered side) of Dumfries
Avenue between Stirling Avenue North to Krug Street to improve overall road user
safety.
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 remove and re-install “No Parking Anytime” signage is
approximately $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 constituents were made aware of the proposed
changes to parking in this section of Dumfries Avenue.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed Parking Plan
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