HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-16-076 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Falling Green Crescent
REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: December 5, 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: November 1, 2016
REPORT NO.: INS-16-076
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Falling Green Crescent
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on-street parking be prohibited on the south-west corner (odd-numbered
side) of Falling Green Crescent from a point 52 meters west of Falling Green
Crescent to a point 30 meters west thereof, and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Falling Green Crescent is a local roadway with primarily residential land use. In
response to a request citing access and safety concerns, on-street parking regulations
have been reviewed. Currently on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Falling
Green Crescent for 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 to review existing on-street parking
regulations. The request specifically cited safety concerns when vehicles park along
the curved sections of the roadway impeding sightlines for motorists attempting to
maneuver through the curve.
Residents in the immediate area were surveyed regarding the proposed parking
regulation change in July 2016. The survey proposed an on-street parking prohibition
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along the three (3) inside corners of Falling Green Crescent. The proposed prohibitions
were as follows:
the south-west corner of Falling Green Crescent (by 357 Falling Green Crescent)
from a point 52 meters west of Falling Green Crescent, around the corner, to a
point 30 meters west thereof
the north-east corner of Falling Green Crescent (by 279 Falling Green Crescent)
from a point 130 metres north of Falling Green Crescent, around the corner, to a
point 30 metres north thereof
the north-west corner of Falling Green Crescent (by 295 Falling Green Crescent)
from a point 207 metres north of Falling Green Crescent, around the corner, to a
point 30 metres south thereof
The results of the survey are as follows:
In favour of implementing a the proposed parking regulations: 7 (64.0%)
In favour of leaving the current regulation as is: 4 (36.0%)
TOTAL 11 out of 32 - (34% responded)
As indicated above, 7 out of 11 respondents, or 64%, are in favour of prohibiting on-
street parking on Falling Green Crescent as per the proposal.
However, six (6) of the responses received were from residents living along the north-
east and north-west corners of Falling Green Crescent and results were inconclusive
(three \[3\] votes in favour, three \[3\] votes against).
The remaining five (5) responses (four \[4\] votes in favour, one \[1\] vote against) were
from residents living along the south-west corner of Falling Green Crescent.
Based on the results of the survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the
current parking regulations on Falling Green Crescent be amended to prohibit on-street
parking at any time along the inside corner by 357 Falling Green Crescent from a point
52 metres west of Falling Green Crescent, around the corner, to a point 30 metres west
thereof.
The on-street parking regulations for the remaining portion of the street will remain as is.
The proposed parking prohibition on Falling Green Crescent would help alleviate
sightline issues caused by parked cars, as well as provide safer two-way traffic
operation and residential driveway access. Please note this would result in a loss of
approximately four (4) legal parking spaces.
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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 Parking Anytime” signage 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 notified about this meeting by
mail out sent in November 2016 regarding the proposed on-street parking changes.
CONSULT - Residents were surveyed regarding this proposed parking regulation
change through a mail out sent in July 2016, with majority support received for
prohibiting parking.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Proposed Parking Plan
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