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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-18-042 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Montcalm DriveREPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302 WARD (S) INVOLVED: Ward 1 DATE OF REPORT: May 30, 2018 REPORT NO.: DSD-18-042 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Montcalm Drive ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: Thatthe stoppingprohibition on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive be extended an additional 50 metres westerly to Tecumseh Crescent;and further, That stopping be prohibited on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Montcalm Drive is a minor collector roadway with primarily residential land use, along with Crestview Public School. In response to concerns related to stopped vehicles during school pick-up/drop-off times creating visibility issues, causing difficulties with safe two-way vehicle operation, and obstructing drivewaysonMontcalm Drive, the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed. Currently, on-street parking is permitted on the north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Tecumseh Crescent to a point 50 metres east thereof, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to Gibson Drive for a maximum period of three (3)consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007- 138. REPORT: Residents on Montcalm Drive were surveyed regarding a proposal to extendthe prohibition of stoppingon Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive to Tecumseh Crescent, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereofto address these concerns. A survey letter was mailed outin March 2018. The results of the survey are as follows: *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 1 Extendthe prohibition of stoppingMonday to 3 votes(38% of 8votes) Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive to Tecumseh Crescent, and prohibit stoppingMonday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereof. Leave existing on-street parking as is:1 vote (13% of 8votes) TOTAL: 4out of 8 responded (50% response rate) Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the current on-street parking regulations on Montcalm Drive be amended to extendthe prohibition of stoppingon Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM onthe north (even-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive to Tecumseh Crescent, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Montcalm Drive from Old York Crescent to a point 70 metres west thereof. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for signage along Montcalm Drive is $500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM Residents were made aware of this report via a letter through the mail. This report has been posted to the ciadvance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT Directly affected residents were surveyed regarding the proposed parking regulation change in March 2018. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, General Manager Development Services Department Attached: Appendix A Key Map Montcalm Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 2 Key Map Montcalm Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Existing Three (3) Hour Parking Existing Existing No Stopping Monday Friday 8:00 AM Proposed No Stopping Monday Friday 8:00 AM Properties Notified *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 3