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Home My WebLink AboutDSD-2021-18 - Traffic Sign & On-Street Parking Regulations REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 19, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services 519-741-2200 ext. 7738 PREPARED BY: Ivan J Balaban, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200 x7302 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Wards 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 DATE OF REPORT: March 28, 2021 REPORT NO.: DSD-2021-18 SUBJECT: Traffic Sign and On-Street Parking Regulations RECOMMENDATION: That a stop sign be installed on the west approach of Viewmont Close at its intersection with Viewmont Close; and, That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Kingsway Drive from Ninth Avenue to St Jerome Avenue; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (odd-numbered) side of Woodsmere Drive from a point 120 metres south of Doon South Drive to a point 15 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (even-numbered) side of McLeod Court from a point 65 metres south of Biehn Drive to a point 30 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the west (even-numbered) side of Sophia Crescent from a point 365 metres south of Woodbine Avenue to a point 15 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the east (even-numbered) side of Sophia Crescent from a point 125 metres south of Corsica Drive to a point 15 metres south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the north (odd-numbered) side of Montana Crescent from a point 60 metres west of Blackwell Drive to a point 35 metres west thereof; and, That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montana Crescent from a point 70 metres west of Blackwell Drive to a point 15 metres west thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS: The purpose of this report is to amend the Uniform Traffic By-Law 2019-113 to allow the installation of a stop sign, and to allow safety-related changes to on-street parking on several City streets. The key finding of this report is that safety and operations will be improved through the installation of the stop sign and parking prohibitions contained within this report The financial implications are approximately $3,300 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget Affected households were engaged through notification letters This report supports the delivery of core services. BACKGROUND: Transportation Services has received numerous concerns from residents in the City regarding general traffic operation, and on-street parking in various neighbourhoods. This report details these concerns across various wards which have been determined by staff to be valid, and require bylaw amendments. REPORT: Viewmont Close in Ward 2 intersects with itself at an uncontrolled intersection. Transportation Services was made aware of this condition by a local resident and is recommending the installation of a stop sign to control the right-of-way at this intersection. A key plan of the intersection is attached in appendix A. Kingsway Drive in Ward 3 between Ninth Avenue and St Jerome Avenue currently has a parking prohibition on the south side of the roadway which prohibits parking from Monday Saturday; allowing for parking on Sundays. This was installed to allow for church activity. The church has now transitioned to commercial use and the existing regulation is no longer valid. This condition was flagged by Operations Roads and Traffic staff, as the current parking prohibition signs are in poor condition and are due for replacement. In order to better reflect current conditions, Transportation Services is recommending a full parking prohibition along this segment of roadway as the exception to allow parking on Sundays is no longer needed. A key plan of this area is detailed in appendix B Woodsmere Drive in Ward 4 is a local residential roadway with a 90-degree curve. Parking of vehicles on the inside of this curve is currently permitted. However, vehicles parked along the inside of the curve obstruct sightlines and require drivers to encroach into the oncoming lane when navigating the bend causing safety concerns, particularly an increased risk of head on collisions. This condition was brought to the attention of Transportation Services staff by a local resident. Staff conducted a site visit and recommend prohibiting parking directly along the inside of the curve as detailed in appendix C. McLeod Court in Ward 4 is a local residential roadway with a 90-degree curve. Parking of vehicles on the inside of this curve is currently permitted. However, vehicles parked along the inside of the curve obstruct sightlines and require drivers to encroach into the oncoming lane when navigating the bend causing safety concerns, particularly an increased risk of head on collisions. This condition was brought to the attention of Transportation Services staff by a local resident. Staff conducted a site visit and recommend prohibiting parking directly along the inside of the curve as detailed in appendix D. Sophia Crescent in Ward 5 is a local residential roadway with two(2)90-degree curves. Parking of vehicles on the inside of these curves is currently permitted. However, vehicles parked along the inside of the curves obstructs sightlines and requires drivers to encroach into the oncoming lane when navigating the bends causing safety concerns, particularly an increased risk of head on collisions. This condition was brought to the attention of Transportation Services staff by a local resident. Staff conducted a site visit and recommend prohibiting parking directly along the inside of the curves as detailed in appendix E. Montana Crescent in Ward 7 is a local residential roadway with two (2) 90-degree curves. Parking of vehicles on the inside of these curves is currently permitted. However, vehicles parked along the inside of the curves obstructs sightlines and requires drivers to encroach into the oncoming lane when navigating the bends causing safety concerns, particularly an increased risk of head on collisions. This condition was brought to the attention of Transportation Services staff by a local resident. Staff conducted a site visit and recommend prohibiting parking directly along the inside of the curves as detailed in appendix F. 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 the following impact on the Operating Budget. Signs installations and pavement markings: Viewmont Close, $400; Kingsway Drive, $500; Woodsmere Drive, $400; McLeod Court, $400; Sophia Crescent, $800; Montana Crescent, $800; for a total estimated cost of $3,300. These costs will be charged to the existing Sign Maintenance budget COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM n advance of the council / committee meeting. Directly affected residents were notified by mail regarding the proposed parking regulation change, and the Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting date. PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES: City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113 APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Division ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A Key Map Viewmont Close Proposed Traffic Control Device Attachment B Key Map Kingsway Drive Proposed On-street Parking Regulations Attachment C Key Map Woodsmere Drive Proposed On-street Parking Regulations Attachment D Key Map McLeod Court Proposed On-street Parking Regulations Attachment E Key Map Sophia Crescent Proposed On-street Parking Regulations Attachment FKey Map Montana CrescentProposed On-street Parking Regulations Key Map Appendix A Viewmont Close Proposed Traffic Control Device Regulations Key Map street Parking - Appendix B Kingsway Drive Proposed On street Parking Regulations - Key Map C Appendix Woodsmere Drive Proposed On Key Map street Parking Regulations - Appendix D McLeod Court Proposed On Regulations street Parking - Key Map Proposed On Appendix E Sophia Crescent street Parking Regulations - Key Map F Appendix Montana Crescent Proposed On