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KITCHENER
Development &
Technical Services
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Development and Technical Services Committee
October 17, 2005
John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
Barry Cronkite, Traffic Technologist (741-2738)
Forest - Rockway Ward - 5
October 12, 2005
DTS 05-162
TRAFFIC CONTROL - WINDSOR CRESCENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That a one way restriction be installed on Windsor Crescent, and further;
That parking be prohibited along the interior of Windsor Crescent, and further;
That the Uniform Traffic Control By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Engineering Services has recently reconstructed Windsor Crescent and Spadina Road as part
of the City of Kitchener's capital reconstruction program for 2005. The additions of curb and
gutter on both sides of Windsor Crescent resulted in the roadway being narrowed to 5Am from
gutter to gutter.
REPORT:
Windsor Crescent is a local roadway, servicing 10 single family residences. Its only function is to
provide access to Spadina Road for these residences and therefore carries very little traffic.
Prior to reconstruction, the roadway was 6m in width, without curb and gutter. The 6m
carriageway was substandard for two way traffic flow, however, given the minimal traffic volume
and the absence of curb and gutter, two way traffic was permitted. Additionally, with the
absence of curb and gutter, vehicles could safely park on either side of Windsor Crescent
because the boulevard could be utilized to get their vehicle further off the travelled portion of the
roadway to allow for traffic flow.
A typical urban two lane local roadway is no less than 8.5m in width. Roadways that are
narrower, typically do not allow for safe two way traffic flow. With the addition of curb and gutter,
Windsor Crescent has become even narrower, and can no longer accommodate two-way traffic
safely. Therefore in the interest of traffic safety, Transportation Planning recommends that
Windsor Crescent be restricted to one way traffic. Further, Transportation Planning
recommends that parking be prohibited on the interior of the crescent, as parking on both sides
of the street makes the roadway virtually impassable, thereby severely restricting possible
emergency service response.
COMMUNICA liON:
A letter outlining the proposed changes to Windsor Crescent was delivered to the residents on
September 22, 2005. Residents were encouraged to provide input should they have any
questions or concerns. Only one resident called, and that resident was satisfied with our
proposed changes.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The approximate cost to appropriately sign the roadway is $500, including materials and installation
and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget.
John McBride
Director of Transportation Planning
Ken Carmichael, C.E.T.
Supervisor of Traffic and Parking
Barry Cronkite
Traffic Technologist
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