HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-18-009 - Parkvale Drive Traffic Calming ReviewREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 5, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael,Interim Director Transportation Services
(519)741-2200 x7372
PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist,(519)741-2200 x7152
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT: February 8, 2018
REPORT NO.: INS-18-009
SUBJECT: Parkvale Drive Traffic Calming Review
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That a raised, mid-block narrowing be installed in the location of the hydro corridor trail
crossing between Parkvale Court and Bianca Court;
That parking be prohibited in the immediate vicinity of the raised, mid-block narrowing;
That an intersection narrowing be installed at Parkvale Drive and Woodbine Avenue
(north intersection);
That a left turn lane be added to the existing lane configuration of Parkvale Drive at
Huron Road;
That stopping be prohibited during school times along the north/west side of Parkvale
Drive between Parkvale Court and the hydro corridor trail crossing; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-Law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Traffic volume and speeding are significant safety related issues frequently raised by residents
of affected neighbourhoods in the City of Kitchener. In response to these issues, Council
reviewed, updated and subsequently Traffic Calming Policy in 2014 and
established an annual budget to address traffic management issues in residential
neighbourhoods. The traffic calming policy outlines a number of evaluation criteria that provide a
fair and consistent review of streets and communities, while defining and prioritizing the
individual streets and/or communities that are most in need of traffic calming from a traffic safety
perspective.
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In June 2015, Council approved report INS-15-040Traffic Calming Priority - 2015in which
staff recommended that a traffic calming review be conducted for Parkvale Drive.
REPORT:
InSeptember 2015, Transportation Services initiated a traffic calming review for Parkvale Drive
through a survey mailed to directly affected residents. Staff also proceeded with an introductory
Public Information Centre (PIC) that was held in October 2016. The intent of this PIC was to
discuss the traffic calming review process, the current traffic conditions of the roadway, and
potential traffic calming measures. A subsequent PIC was held after receiving feedback from
residents through the first PIC. The intent of the second PIC was to review the summarized
resident feedback, provide alternative design options, including the advantages and
disadvantages of each alternative, and present the preferred design option as determined by
the traffic calming steering committee.
Grand River Transit was consulted regarding the proposed locations and type of traffic calming
measures, andconfirmed that generally they had no concerns, but asked that the raised
crosswalk be located so as not to impede the bus stop operation that is within the limits of the
proposed raised crossing. This has been accommodated through the traffic calming design.
Kitchener Fire was also consulted regarding the proposed traffic calming plans and stated that
they have no concerns.
In January 2018, Transportation Services staff mailed a final survey to all affected area
residents along Parkvale Drive. The intent of the survey was to determine if there is sufficient
support for the implementation of the recommended traffic calming measures. As per the City of
Kitchener Traffic Calming policy, a minimum of 50% of directly affected residents must respond
to the survey and 60% of the respondents must support the recommended plan for staff to
recommend installation of the proposed measures.
There were a total of 184 directly affected properties surveyed within the boundaries of the
study area. The results of this survey are as follows:
Residents in favour of the recommended plan: 41 (87% of 47 votes)
Residents opposed to the recommended plan: 6 (13% of 47 votes)
Total 47 responded out of 184(26%)
Although the minimum participation rate was not achieved, there is strong support to implement
the proposed traffic calming measures amongst those who responded to the survey. Based on
the indicated support, Transportation Services recommends that the proposed traffic calming
plan be implemented. The recommended changes would ultimately create a safer environment
for all road users, however will result in the loss of approximately 6-8 on-street parking spaces.
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority:3:Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods.
Strategy:3:2Create safer streets in our neighbourhoods through new
traffic calming approaches.
Strategic Action:NB39 Traffic Calming
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total cost of implementing the traffic calming plan is approximately $40,000 and will be
taken from the Traffic Calming capital budget account.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM Directly affected residents of the Parkvale Drive traffic calming review have received
information and communication regarding this review since September 2015. Notification of both
Public Information Centres was provided through mail and project signage. Information
packages were distributed at both PICs which highlighted key topics discussed and included
questionnaires for feedback. Presentation materials, including the information packages, were
also
CONSULT The Parkvale Drive traffic calming review began with an initiation survey in
September 2015. Two (2) Public Information Centres were held to gain input at key stages of
the traffic calming review process, including feedback on the preferred solution. In February
2018, Transportation Services staff mailed a final survey to all affected residents along Parkvale
Drive and the surrounding neighbourhood to determine support for the preferred plan.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director,
Infrastructure Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Traffic Calming Plan
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Appendix A: Traffic Calming Plan
Parkvale Drive Woodbine Avenue to Huron Road
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1) Stopping prohibitions during school times on north side of Parkvale
Drive between Parkvale Court and the hydro corridor trail crossing;
2) Raised, mid-block narrowing located at hydro corridor trail crossing;
3) New pavement markings along curves on Parkvale Drive;
4) Intersection narrowing at Parkvale Drive and Woodbine Avenue;
5) New left turn lane on Parkvale Drive to enter Huron Road.
- Study boundary
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