HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-059 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Joseph Street
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 9
DATE OF REPORT: 11 July 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-059
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Joseph Street
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That stopping be prohibited at any time on the north (even-numbered) side of
Joseph Street from Victoria Street South to the west limit of Joseph Street; and
further
That stopping be prohibited at any time on the south (odd-numbered) side of
Joseph Street from Victoria Street South to a point 30 metres west thereof; and
further
That a ’15 Minute Loading Zone’ be implemented on the south (odd-numbered)
side of Joseph Street from a point 30 metres west of Victoria Street South to a
point 30 metres west thereof; and further
That a ‘One (1) Hour Parking’ area be implemented on the south (odd-numbered)
side of Joseph Street from a point 60 metres west of Victoria Street South to a
point 57 metres west thereof; and further
That parking be prohibited at any time on the south (odd-numbered) side of
Joseph Street from a point 117 metres west of Victoria Street South to a point 17
metres west thereof; and further
That a ‘One (1) Hour Parking’ area be implemented on the south (odd-numbered)
side of Joseph Street from a point 134 metres west of Victoria Street South to a
point 86 metres west thereof; and further
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That parking be prohibited at any time on the south (odd-numbered) side of
Joseph Street from a point 220 metres west of Victoria Street South to the west
limit of Joseph Street; and further
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Joseph Street is a major collector roadway with primarily industrial land use. In
response to a request from By-Law Enforcement for the City of Kitchener, on-street
parking regulations have been reviewed. The request cited that signed regulations in
the field do not match the Uniform Traffic By-Law Schedules and make enforcement of
by-laws ineffective.
REPORT:
Currently, the north side of Joseph Street between Victoria Street and the west limit of
the roadway is signed for ‘No Stopping Anytime’ and is recommended to be maintained.
The south side of Joseph Street is currently signed as follows:
‘No Stopping Anytime’ area from Victoria Street South to a point 30 metres west
thereof;
‘15 Minute Loading’ zone on Joseph Street from a point 30 metres west of
Victoria Street South to a point 30 metres west thereof;
‘One (1) Hour Parking’ area from a point 60 metres west of Victoria Street to a
point 57 metres west thereof;
‘No Parking Anytime’ area on the south side of Joseph Street from a point 117
metres west of Victoria Street south to a point 17 metres west thereof.
‘One (1) Hour Parking’ area from a point 134 metres west of Victoria Street to a
point 86 metres west thereof;
‘No Parking Anytime’ area on the south side of Joseph Street from a point 220
metres west of Victoria Street south to the west limit of the roadway.
In order to maintain traffic safety and serve the on-street parking and loading zone
demands in this area, it is recommended that the above regulations be formalized.
Property managers in the immediate area were contacted on this proposed parking
regulation change in December 2015 but did not provide any input.
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The existing signs are the regulations that properly address area needs and traffic
safety. Therefore, this report is intended to amend the existing by-laws to reflect the
actual conditions and allow for proper enforcement of the by-laws.
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 updating this signage plan 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 constituents were made aware of the proposed
changes to the on-street parking regulations in this section of Joseph Street.
CONSULT – Property managers were contacted regarding this proposed parking
regulation change through a phone and email messages sent in December 2015.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed Parking Plan
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