HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-2022-107 - Winter Parking Prohibitions on Heiman StreetStaff Report
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: April 4, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services, 519-741-2200 ext.
7738
PREPARED BY: Anjul Chauhan, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200 ext. 7374
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9
DATE OF REPORT: March 3, 2022
REPORT NO.: DSD -2022-107
SUBJECT: Winter Parking Prohibitions on Heiman Street
RECOMMENDATION:
That on -street parking be prohibited on the west (even -numbered) side of Heiman
Street from a point 69 m south of Lorne Avenue to the cul-de-sac, from January 1 to
March 31; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic and Parking Bylaw be amended accordingly
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The purpose of this report is to amend the Traffic and Parking Bylaw to include winter
parking prohibitions on Heiman Street
• The key finding of this report is that traffic flow and property access would be improved
in winter months by prohibiting seasonal on -street parking
• The financial implications are approximately $500 to be taken from the existing sign
maintenance budget
• Community engagement included a notification letter being distributed to affected
residents in advance of the meeting
• This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services received concerns from Heiman St. residents, citing difficulty
accessing the street and driveways in the winter months due to the presence of cars parked
on -street, and snow storage constraints.
REPORT:
Staff are recommending seasonal parking restrictions on the west (even -numbered) side of
Heiman Street during the winter months. Heiman Street was narrowed to approximately 6.7
meters between Lorne Avenue and the cul-de-sac through reconstruction in 2021. This
narrowing was required to improve sidewalk and boulevard conditions. Since 2021, parking
has been temporarily restricted year-round on the west (even -numbered) side of Heiman
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Street from a point 69 m south of Lorne Avenue to the cul-de-sac. Staff have reviewed, and
recommend that the temporary year-round restriction on the west (even -numbered) side be
removed and replaced with a restriction to prohibit parking from January 1 st to March 31 st.
The reinstatement of parking from April 1 st to November 30th will allow for greater flexibility
for residents during months where winter snow storage does not cause concerns.
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 $500 impact on 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 in advance of
the council / committee meeting.
CONSULT — If applicable.
COLLABORATE — If applicable.
ENTRUST — If applicable.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
• City of Kitchener Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2019-113
APPROVED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager, Development Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Key Map — Heiman Street Winter Parking Prohibition Map
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