HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-20-204 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Trillium DriveREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:December 7, 2020
SUBMITTED BY:Cronkite,Barry,Director, Transportation Services,519-741-2200
ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Balaban,Ivan J,Traffic Technologist,519-741-2200ext. 7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward 5
DATE OF REPORT:November 12, 2020
REPORT NO.:DSD-20-204
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations – Trillium Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
That parking be prohibited at any time on the north / west (even-numbered) side of
Trillium Drive from a point 310 metres south of Mcbrine Drive to a point 130 metres
east of Washburn Drive; and further,
Thatthe Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report istorecommend that the existing traffic bylaw be revisedto
prohibit parking on one side of Trillium Drive near Huron Natural Area to improve traffic
flow and safety.
The key finding of this report isthat traffic, notably large trucks accessing industrial land
use,is impeded by on-street parking currently permitted on both sides of the street near
Huron Natural Area.
The financial implications areapproximately $1,000 for installation of “No Parking”
signs.
Community engagement includedsending a notification letter to nearby businesses
affected by the change.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Trillium Drive is a Major Community Collector Street with primarily industrial land use and
access to Huron Natural Area. Transportation Services has received numerous requests to
review the existing parking regulations along the roadway. The requests cited concerns that
the current parking regulations allow for parking on both sides of the roadway, which impede
vehicle access, especially large trucks serving nearby industrial uses. This concern has
been particularly evident throughout the pandemic, as Huron Natural Area has more
commonly become a destination for outdoor recreational activity, leading to greater numbers
of vehicles parked on street.
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Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Trillium Drive for a maximum period
of three (3) consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law
No. 2019-113.
REPORT:
Transportation Services staff conducted site reviews on both weekdays and weekends and
continuously observed a large number of vehicles parked on both sides of Trillium Drive,
extending to the curve beyond Huron Natural Area. Due to roadway width, two-way traffic
cannot be maintained in this area when vehicles are parked on both sides. Safety concerns
are compounded by the need for large trucks to access nearby industrial land uses, and a
significant number of pedestrians walking to and from their vehicles whereno sidewalks are
present.
Based on the results of these observations, Transportation Services is recommending that
parking be prohibited on the north / west (even-numbered) side of Trillium Drive from a point
approximately 310 metres south of Mcbrine Drive to a point approximately 130 metres east
of Washburn Drive (wherein the parking prohibition will adjoin the current restrictions
surrounding the private school). These recommendations have been discussed with and
supported by Parks staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Capital Budget – The recommendation has no impact on the Capital Budget.
Operating Budget – The recommendation has an approximately $1,000impact on the
Operating Budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of
the council / committee meeting.Directly affected businesses were notified regarding this
proposed parking regulation change in November 2020.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVEDBY:Justin Readman, General Manager
Development Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – Key Map –Trillium Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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Key Map
Trillium Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
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