HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-037 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Severn AvenueREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 9,2020
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY: Eric Bentzen-Bilkvist, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7372
WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 8
DATE OF REPORT:February 4, 2020
REPORT NO.: DSD-20-037
SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations – Severn Avenue
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That parking be prohibited on the west (odd-numbered)side of SevernAvenue from
Union Boulevardto city limits; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Severn Avenue is a local roadwaywith primarily residential land use. Transportation Services
received a request to review the existing parking regulations along the roadway of Severn
Avenue. The request cited concerns regarding functionality of the roadwaywith parking on both
sides.
Currently, on-street parking on bothsides of SevernAvenue is permitted. Parking onboth sides
is permittedfor a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of
KitchenerUniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113.
REPORT:
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing on-street parking regulations
of Severn Avenue. The review observed that the effective road width ofSevernAvenue istoo
narrow to accommodate two-way traffic as well as on-street parkingon both sides.The proposed
change willensure adequate roadway width for emergency vehicle access, snow and waste
removal operations.
Based on the observations, Transportation Services is recommending that the current on-street
parking regulations on SevernAvenue be amended to restrictparking on the west (odd-
numbered) sideof SevernAvenue to city limits, approximately 100 meters north from Union
Boulevard.
The City of Waterloo will also implement the same changes from city limit to John Street, to
ensure consistency at the municipal boundaries.
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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 the ‘No Parking’ signagealong SevernAvenue is $400
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.
CONSULT – Directly affected residents were notifiedregarding this proposed parking
regulation change in February2020.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
Attached:
Appendix A – Key Map –Severn Avenue Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Key Map
Severn Avenue Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
Legend:
Existing three hour parking
Proposed ‘No Parking Anytime’
Properties Notified
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