HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-069 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Inlet Avenue
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: September 12, 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 1
DATE OF REPORT: August 9, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-069
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Inlet Avenue
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the east (odd-numbered side) of Inlet
Avenue between Owen Avenue and Hickson Drive; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Inlet Avenue is a local roadway with primarily residential land use. In response to a
citizen request, Transportation Services has reviewed the on-street parking regulations.
Currently on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Inlet Avenue between Owen
Avenue and Hickson Drivefor a maximum period of three consecutive hours,as
outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request from concerned citizens to review the
existing on-street parking regulations on Inlet Avenue. The request cited vehicles having
difficulty accessing and egressing residential driveways, resulting in potential safety
concerns and recommended the removal of on-street parking on the east (odd-
numbered side) of Inlet Avenue.
Residents in the immediate area were surveyed regarding a parking prohibition in July
2016. The results of the survey are as follows:
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In favour of prohibiting on-street parking on the east (odd-numbered side) of Inlet
Avenue between Owen Avenue and Hickson Drive:
3 (75.0%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is: 1 (25.0%)
TOTAL 4 out of 4 - (100% responded)
As indicated above, 3 out of 4 respondents, or 75%, are in favour of prohibiting on-
street parking on the east side of Inlet Avenue between Owen Avenue and Hickson
Drive. The prohibition of parking in this area will provide overall safer traffic operations
along Inlet Avenue.
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 signage along this section
of Inlet Avenue is $300 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM This report has been posted to the ciadvance
of the council / committee meeting. The constituents were made aware of the proposed
changes to prohibit on-street parking in this section of Inlet Avenue through a mail out
sent in August 2016
CONSULT Directly affected constituents were surveyed regarding this proposed
parking regulation change in July 2016.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Proposed Parking Plan
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Proposed Parking Plan
Properties Surveyed
Inlet Avenue between Owen Avenue and Hickson Drive
Legend:
Existing Three (3) Hour Parking
Properties Surveyed
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