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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-17-031 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Bridlewreath Street REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: May 1, 2017 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: March 28, 2017 REPORT NO.: INS-17-031 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Bridlewreath Street ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That stopping be prohibited from 8:00AM-9:30AM and 2:30PM-4:00PM, Monday to Friday, between September 1 and June 30, on the north (even-numbered) side of Bridlewreath Street from Activa Avenue to Bridlewreath Court; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Bridlewreath Street is a local roadway with primarily residential land use. In response to a resident request, on-street parking regulations have been reviewed. Currently, on- street parking is permitted at anytime on both sides of Bridlewreath Streetfor 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 reviewed the on-street parking regulations in response to a citizen request. The request cited difficulty accessing and egressing both the street and driveways when vehicles were parked on both sides of the street during school pick-up and drop-off times. Residents of Bridlewreath Street were notified of the proposal to prohibit stopping on the north (even-numbered) side of Bridlewreath Street between Activa Avenue and Bridlewreath Court through a survey mailed out inFebruary 2017. The results of the survey are as follows: *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 1 In favour of prohibiting stopping during the periods of 8:00AM 9:30AMand 2:30PM4:00PM,Monday to Friday, September 1 18(81.8%) to June 30 In favour of leaving the current regulation as is:4(18.2%) TOTAL:22out of 51-(43% responded) Based on the feedback collected from residents, Transportation Services is recommendingthat the current on-street parking regulations be amended to prohibit stopping during the periods of 8:00AM 9:30AM and 2:30PM 4:00PM, Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30on the north (even-numbered) side of Bridlewreath Street from Activa Avenue to Bridlewreath Court.This will improve driveway access and safety for all road users. 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 Bridlewreath Street 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 the on-street parking regulations in this section of Bridlewreath Street through a mail out sent in March 2017 CONSULT Directly affected constituents were surveyed regarding this proposed parking regulation change in February 2017. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Proposed Parking Plan *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 2 Proposed Parking Plan Bridlewreath Street between Activa Avenue and Bridlewreath Court Legend: Existing Three (3) Hour Parking 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, September 1 Properties Surveyed *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 3