HomeMy WebLinkAboutDTS-09-046 - On Street Parking - General DrI~TCx~~~
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Techrrica~ Services
Report To: Development & Technical Services Committee
Date of Meeting: 2009 March 30
Submitted By: John McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
Prepared By: Cameron Bevers, Traffic Technician (741-2369)
Ward(s) Involved: Bridgeport-Centre (1)
Date of Report: 2009 March 13
Report No.: DTS-09-046
Subject: ON-STREET PARKING -GENERAL DRIVE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on-street parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of General Drive from
Lancaster Street West to a point 62 metres south; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
Transportation Planning was recently advised that a neighbourhood park is being considered for
the vacant parcel of land at the intersection of General Drive and Lancaster Street West. As
part of our review of the park's proposed location, we have been asked by local residents to
review the existing on-street parking regulations on General Drive. Currently, on-street parking
is prohibited at anytime on the east side of General Drive from the intersection of General Drive
to Lancaster Street West. On-street parking is permitted for a maximum of three (3)
consecutive hours on the west side of General Drive, as outlined in the City of Kitchener
Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138.
REPORT:
Concerns have been raised by residents about pedestrian access to the proposed neighbourhood
park on General Drive. At the present time, there is no sidewalk on the east side of General
Drive. Due to the limited right-of-way and other engineering design constraints, it is not feasible to
construct a sidewalk on the east side of General Drive. As a result, it is expected that most park
patrons will utilize the existing west sidewalk, and then cross over General Drive to access the
park. Transportation Planning is proposing to prohibit parking along the west side of General
Drive from Lancaster Street West to a point 62 metres south. This will ensure that this area is
kept clear of parked vehicles at all times, thereby maximizing visibility for park patrons crossing
the street.
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Transportation Planning intends to take ~ proactive approach to ir~prov~ng pedestrian safety by
addressing the potential problems that an-street parking could create before construction begins
an the new park. In February ~~Og, questionnaires were delivered to the affected residents of
general Drive and Lancaster street vilest, requesting their opinion regarding a proposal to
prahif~it on-street parking vn the west side of general Drive from Lancaster street West to a
point fit metres south. The survey results are as follows:
~uestionr~aires deiivered:1 G
In favour 5 (71% of responses)
Opposed ~ ~9°l0 of responses
TOTAL l X16 surveyed ~ 44°lo responded
A indicated above, five ~5} out of seven ~~~ respondents, or ~~°lo, are in favour of the proposal
to prohibit on-street parking at anytime on the crest side of General Drive from Lancaster street
vilest to a paint ~~ metres south.
Transportation Planning has noted that all of the general Drive residents who responded to the
survey are in favour of the parking prohibition. The two opponents to the proposal reside an
Lancaster street vilest. Therefore, in the interest of traffic and public safety and to address the
desires of the majority of local residents, Transportation Planning recommends that parking be
prohibited at anytime an the west side of general Drive from Lancaster street vilest to a point
~ metres south and that the pity of Kitchener Uniform Traffic sy-law be amended accordingly,
FINANCIAL IMPLI~ATI~I~:
The approximate cost for signing including installation, far the roadway is ZOO and will betaken
from the existing sign maintenance budget.
DOI~I~II~NIATION:
Residents of general Drive provided direct input regarding this proposal for a parking prohibition
through a resident survey that was conducted in February, X009. The recommendations of this
repar~ and the DT rr~eeting date have been provided in writing to all affected residents.
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Jahn l~icBride, Director
Transportation Planning
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Dameron Bevers, Traffic Technician
Transportation Planning
Ken Darmichael, Q.F.T.
supervisor ofTraffic & Par~C~ng
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