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REPORT TO: Finance and Corporate Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: January 29, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-741-2200 ext. 7738
PREPARED BY: Connor Payne, Traffic Technologist
519-741-2200 ext. 7374
WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 1, Ward 3, Ward 7
DATE OF REPORT: January 5, 2024
REPORT NO.: DSD-2024-027
SUBJECT: Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law Changes
RECOMMENDATION:
That a stop sign be installed on the west approach of Tecumseh Crescent at its
intersection with Tecumseh Crescent; and,
That parking be prohibited on the east (even-numbered) side of Joshua Street from a
point 45 metres south of Fallowfield Drive to a point 20 metres south thereof; and,
That the existing intersection stop control on Lynnvalley Court at Lynnvalley
Crescent be removed; and,
That a stop sign be installed on the south leg of Lynnvalley Crescent at Lynnvalley
Court; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to recommend amendments to the Uniform Traffic By-Law
2019-113, including the installation of one (1) stop sign at an uncontrolled intersection,
the establishment of a no-parking area, and the adjustment of stop control placement
at an intersection to improve traffic conditions.
The key finding of this report is that safety and operations will be improved through the
installation and adjustments of parking restrictions and intersection stop controls
contained within this report.
The financial implications are approximately $1000 and will be taken from the existing
sign maintenance budget.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
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BACKGROUND:
Transportation Services has received numerous concerns from residents in The City
regarding general traffic operationand safety. This report details these concerns across
various wards which have been determined by staff to be valid and require bylaw
amendments.
REPORT:
Tecumseh Crescent - Ward 1
Tecumseh Crescent 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.
Joshua Street - Ward 3
Joshua Street is a local residential roadway with two curves. Parking of vehicles on the
inside of the north curve is currently permitted. Staff received a resident petition requesting
the prohibition of parking on the inside of the curve citing safety concerns travelling through
the curve when parked cars are present. This change will result in the loss of approximately
3 on-street parking spaces. All nineteen (19) addresses that would be affected by the loss
of parking have expressed their support for removing parking on the inside of the north
curve. As a result, Staff recommend prohibiting parking along the inside of the curve. A key
plan of the street is attached in appendix C.
Lynnvalley Court - Ward 7
Lynnvalley Court intersects with Lynnvalley Cres at a T-intersection with stop control on the
west leg. At a T-
the minor approach of the intersection and is required to stop and yield to traffic on the major
leg. At present, this is not the case. Drivers approaching the intersection on Lynnvalley Ct
on the west leg do not expect to encounter a stop control when continuing eastbound, but
this leg is currently stop controlled. Likewise, drivers approaching the intersection on
Lynnvalley Cres from the south expect to encounter a stop control at the intersection, but
this leg is not stop controlled. To provide consistent driver expectation and improve traffic
and pedestrian safety at this intersection, Transportation Services is recommending that the
existing intersection stop control on Lynnvalley Court at Lynnvalley Crescent be removed
and that a stop sign be installed on the south leg of Lynnvalley Crescent at Lynnvalley Court.
consistent expectation, thereby
increasing traffic safety.
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.
Sign installations and pavement markings: Tecumseh Cres, $250; Joshua St $250 and
Lynnvalley Cres $500 for a total estimated cost of $1000. These costs will be charged to the
existing Sign Maintenance budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
the council / committee meeting.
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 Tecumseh Crescent Proposed Traffic Control Device
Attachment B Key Map Joshua Street Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations
Attachment C Key Map Lynnvalley Crescent at Lynnvalley Court Proposed
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Lynnvalley Cres at Lynnvalley Ct