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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: March 9, 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Barry Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services
519-783-8955
PREPARED BY: Sebastian Biernat, Traffic Technologist
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WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward(s) 2, 9, and 10
DATE OF REPORT: February 18, 2026
REPORT NO.: DSD-2026-099
SUBJECT: Uniform Traffic and Parking By-law Updates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the School Bus Loading Zone previously established on Prospect Avenue be
removed; and,
That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the east (odd-numbered) side of
Emerald Ave from a point 11m south of Prospect Avenue to a point 63m south thereof;
and,
That parking be prohibited on the north (even-numbered) side of St. Leger Street
from Blucher Boulevard to a point 48m east thereof; and,
That stopping (8:00am 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) be prohibited on the south (even-
numbered) side of Patricia Ave from Spadina Road West to a point 121 metres west
thereof; 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 relocation of a school bus loading zone and installation
of parking and stopping prohibitions on selected streets.
The key finding of this report is that safety and street operations will be improved with
the relocation of a school bus loading zone and through the installation and
adjustments of parking and stopping restrictions.
The financial implications are approximately $850 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 receives concerns from residents, Municipal By-law Enforcement,
and third party agencies, including and Student Transportation Services and the school bus
operators, regarding traffic operations and safety issues related to parking and stopping.
This report outlines these concerns and identifies locations where staff have determined that
by-law amendments are required to improve traffic operations and enhance overall road
user safety.
REPORT:
Proposed School Bus Loading Zone
Sunnyside Public School School Bus Loading Zone Ward 2
Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) requested the relocation of
a School Bus Loading Zone for Sunnyside Public school. The request is to relocate the
existing school bus loading zone from Prospect Ave to Emerald Avenue. Recent
improvements have been made to the school site to accommodate the loading/unloading of
students on Emerald Avenue which is both closer to the school entrance and has better
suited infrastructure to support school bus operations.
Staff have reviewed and determined that this request can be accommodated with minimal
impact to the neighbourhood given the existing No Stopping restrictions on-street for school
and general traffic operations. A key plan of the street is attached in Attachment A.
Proposed No Parking Restrictions
St. Leger Street - Ward 10
Transportation Services received a request to review the existing on-street parking
regulations on St. Leger Street between Blucher Boulevard and Prince Albert Boulevard.
The request cited concerns about limited sightlines along the vertical curve of the hill,
particularly when vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway. The combination of the
hill and parked cars affect visibility when navigating the roadway.
St. Leger Street is a local residential roadway with an approximate width of 8 metres and
currently permits parking on both sides where the safety concern was identified. After
reviewing conditions on-site, Transportation Services has determined that safety would be
improved by increasing sightlines through the prohibition of parking on the north (even-
numbered) side of St. Leger Street from Blucher Boulevard to a point 48m east thereof.
It is important to note that the proposed parking prohibition would result in the loss of
approximately two (2) legal on-street parking spaces. However, there are sufficient on-street
parking options available within close proximity to the affected residents. A key plan of the
street is attached in Attachment B.
Proposed No Stopping Restrictions
Patricia Avenue - Ward 9
Transportation Services received a request to review stopping restrictions on Patricia
Avenue. The request cited concerns that parked/stopped vehicles are causing congestion
and safety issues on Patrica Ave during pick-up/drop-off times. Specifically, school buses
are not always able to travel past the parked cars resulting in delays to busing operations.
To improve accessibility and maneuverability, it is recommended that the existing no
stopping prohibitions be extended for the duration of the street to reduce constraints that
occur where the current prohibitions end. This proposed extension will help ensure that
school buses and all other vehicles can navigate the area safely. It is important to note that
the restriction will result in the removal of approximately nine (9) permit only parking spaces
between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) when stopping prohibitions will
be in place. A key plan of the street is attached in Attachment C.
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: Emerald Avenue, $250; St. Leger Street, $200; Patricia Avenue, $400 for
a total estimated cost of $850. These costs will be charged to the existing Sign Maintenance
budget.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM
the council / committee meeting.
INFORM Directly affected properties were notified of the proposed changes and no major
concerns were flagged. Positive feedback was received regarding the changes. STSWR
supports the changes as proposed.
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 Sunnyside Public School School Bus Loading Zone
Attachment B Key Map St. Leger Street On-Street Parking Prohibition
Attachment C Key Map Patricia Avenue On-Street Stopping Prohibition