HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2021-93 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Peter StreetREPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING:June 14, 2021
SUBMITTED BY:Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY:Ivan J Balaban, Traffic Technologist, (519) 741-2200x7302
WARD(S) INVOLVED:Ward9
DATE OF REPORT:May 18, 2021
REPORT NO.:DSD-2021-93
SUBJECT:On-Street Parking Regulations–Peter Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That parking be prohibitedat all timeson the west (even-numbered) side of Peter
Street from Martin Street to Whitney Place;and further,
Thatthe Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report isto amend the Uniform Traffic By-Law 2019-113to prohibit
parking at all times on theportion of Peter Streetfrom Martin Street to Whitney Place.
The key finding of this report isthat residents were surveyed and showed majority
support for theparking prohibition recommended herein
The financial implications areapproximately $200 and will be taken from the existing
sign maintenance budget
Affected households were engaged through a mailed survey and notification letters
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has receivedconcerns from residents on Peter Street between
Martin Street and Whitney Place, expressing that they are having difficulty accessing their
driveways due to the presence of cars parked on-street. This issue is present in the non-
winter months, as there is an existingparking prohibition on Peter Street from January 1to
March31. This issue began after the completion of a reconstruction project which narrowed
the roadway width of Peter Street to approximately 6.5 metres.
REPORT:
Residents on Peter Street between Martin Street and Whitney Place were surveyed
regarding a proposal to prohibit parking at all times on the west (even-numbered) side of
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Peter Street in this area. This would result in the loss of approximately 5 parking spaces. A
survey letter dated April 14, 2021 was mailed to residents, with a response deadline of April
28, 2021. The results of the survey are as follows:
Prohibit parking at all times on the west (even-6votes(55% of Respondents)
numbered) side of Peter Street from Martin Street to
Whitney Place.
Leave existing on-street parking as is:5votes(45% of Respondents)
TOTAL: 11out of 16responded (69% response rate)
Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending thatparking
be prohibitedat all timeson the west (even-numbered) side of Peter Street from Martin
Street to Whitney Place.
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 a $200 impact on the Operating Budget for
sign installations. These costs will be charged to the existing Sign Maintenance budget
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM –This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda inadvance of
the council / committee meeting.Affected residents were notified of the results of the survey
and the date of the meeting through mail.
CONSULT –Affected residents were surveyed to determine if there is community support
for this change.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVEDBY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A –Key Map –Peter Street Proposed On-street Parking Regulations
Appendix A –Key Map
Peter Street Proposed On-street Parking Regulations
