HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-042 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Montcalm DriveREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 2018
SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services,
519-741-2200, ext. 7372
PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 1
DATE OF REPORT: May 30, 2018
REPORT NO.: DSD-18-042
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Montcalm Drive
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
Thatthe stoppingprohibition on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north
(even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive be extended an additional 50 metres westerly
to Tecumseh Crescent;and further,
That stopping be prohibited on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the south
(odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres
west thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Montcalm Drive is a minor collector roadway with primarily residential land use, along with
Crestview Public School. In response to concerns related to stopped vehicles during school
pick-up/drop-off times creating visibility issues, causing difficulties with safe two-way vehicle
operation, and obstructing drivewaysonMontcalm Drive, the existing on-street parking
regulations were reviewed.
Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive
from Tecumseh Crescent to a point 50 metres east thereof, and on the south (odd-numbered)
side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to Gibson Drive for a maximum period of three
(3)consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-
138.
REPORT:
Residents on Montcalm Drive were surveyed regarding a proposal to extendthe prohibition of
stoppingon Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of
Montcalm Drive to Tecumseh Crescent, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm
Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereofto address these concerns. A
survey letter was mailed outin March 2018. The results of the survey are as follows:
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Extendthe prohibition of stoppingMonday to 3 votes(38% of 8votes)
Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north
(even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive to
Tecumseh Crescent, and prohibit stoppingMonday
to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the south
(odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old
York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereof.
Leave existing on-street parking as is:1 vote (13% of 8votes)
TOTAL: 4out of 8 responded (50% response rate)
Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the current
on-street parking regulations on Montcalm Drive be amended to extendthe prohibition of
stoppingon Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of
Montcalm Drive to Tecumseh Crescent, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm
Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereof.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost for signage along Montcalm Drive is $500
and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM Residents were made aware of this report via a letter through the mail. This report
has been posted to the ciadvance of the council / committee
meeting.
CONSULT Directly affected residents were surveyed regarding the proposed parking
regulation change in March 2018.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A Key Map Montcalm Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Key Map
Montcalm Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Existing Three (3) Hour Parking
Existing
Existing No Stopping
Monday Friday 8:00 AM
Proposed No Stopping
Monday Friday 8:00 AM
Properties Notified
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