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HomeMy WebLinkAboutENG 10-19 Report to Executive Committee Report Number: ENG 10-19 Date: November 4, 2019 From: Richard Holborn Director, Engineering Services Subject: Proposed Stopping Restrictions Wheatsheaf Lane and Rosefield Road - File: A-1440 Recommendation: 1. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule “1” to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of The Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to provide for stopping restrictions on Wheatsheaf Lane and Rosefield Road; and 2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Executive Summary: In response to concerns by area residents regarding vehicle access, accessibility, and to promote safety around schools, Engineering Services staff are proposing the following updates to Schedule “1”, No Stopping, to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05. 1. On Wheatsheaf Lane the majority of parking/stopping occurs on the west side of the street, however, when vehicles park on the east side of Wheatsheaf Lane there is minimal room for vehicles to maneuver to allow two vehicles to pass side by side. It is recommended that the addition of a No Stopping restriction on the east side of Wheatsheaf Lane be implemented and limited to 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 2. On Rosefield Road, accessibility issues are being encountered by a resident on the south curve, who utilizes the services of a specialized transit bus through Durham Region Transit. When there are vehicles parked on the curve, the transit bus stop s and deploys it’s ramp in the middle of the road and the resident has difficulty getting up over the curb to their driveway. As other options were considered between City and Durham Region Transit staff, it was preferred by all that stopping restrictions be placed around the outer curve so that the bus can pull to the resident’s driveway safely. Also, No Stopping restrictions around the curve will provide better sightlines and vehicle access for all users of the road. It is recommended that the addition of a No Stopping restriction on the outer curve on the south portion of Rosefield Road be implemented and limited to 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, holidays excluded. ENG 10-19 November 4, 2019 Subject: Proposed Stopping Restrictions Wheatsheaf Lane and Rosefield Road Page 2 Financial Implications: The installation of all posts and signs can be accommodated within the Roads Current Budget. Discussion: In response to concerns from area residents, and to promote safety around schools, Engineering Services staff are proposing the following stopping restrictions to Schedule “1”, to the Traffic and Parking By-law 6604/05: Addition of a No Stopping zone on the east side of Wheatsheaf Lane is recommended Two separate complaints from area residents were received by Engineering Services staff through the Customer Care Centre with respect to parking and stopping on Wheatsheaf Lane. The complaints stated that during the school hours of Maple Ridge Public School, particularly during pick-up and drop-off times, the road is difficult to navigate because of vehicles parked and stopped on both sides of the street. Engineering Services staff investigated this concern and provide the following information.  Due to driveway spacing and a fire hydrant, there is space for only 1 or 2 vehicles to legally park on the east side of the street without blocking driveways. The west side of the street has space for approximately 8 vehicles, since there are no houses on that side.  Most parking/stopping occurs on the west side of the street, however, when vehicles park on the east side of Wheatsheaf Lane the road narrows considerably becoming one-way, and since the street is approximately 75 metres in length there is minimal room for vehicles to maneuver to allow 2 vehicles to pass side by side. Based on the investigation, Engineering Services staff recommend the installation of stopping restrictions, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, which are identical to parking restrictions that are currently in place on Bushmill Street in front of the school. All five houses on Wheatsheaf Lane were contacted with respect to the proposed stopping restrictions, of which three houses responded to the proposal with full support. The other two houses did not respond to staff. The proposed stopping restrictions on Wheatsheaf Lane are shown graphically in Attachment 1. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “1”, No Stopping, is presented in Attachment 3. Addition of a No Stopping Zone on Rosefield Road at the curve is recommended A complaint with respect to accessibility from a resident on the south portion of Rosefield Road at the curve was received by Engineering Services staff. The resident stated that they require access to a specialized transit bus, through Durham Region Transit, for daytime appointments. The resident identified that when they are being picked up or dropped off, the smaller sized specialized transit bus is required to be close to the curb for the ramp to be deployed, as the bus will not pull into the driveway. ENG 10-19 November 4, 2019 Subject: Proposed Stopping Restrictions Wheatsheaf Lane and Rosefield Road Page 3 With vehicles routinely parking close to the resident’s driveway on the outer curve, the transit bus typically has to stop in the centre of the road. This causes the resident to exit the bus in the travelled part of the road, and at times, results in them having difficulty getting up over the curb to their driveway. Engineering Services staff investigated this concern with assistance from the City’s Accessibility Coordinator and Durham Region Transit staff. Additional options were also explored with the resident, including other services that Durham Transit could assist the resident with. However, it was preferred by all involved that stopping restrictions be placed around the outer curve so that the bus can pull to the resident’s driveway safely. It is also recognized by staff that stopping restrictions around the outer curve on Rosefield Road would eliminate approximately three to four parking spaces, which are used by parents picking up and dropping off children to Glengrove Public School. However, it is further recognized that restricting stopping around the curve will provide better sightlines and vehicle access for all users of the road, and the three or four vehicles parking here can be accommodated elsewhere including further down the street if necessary. Staff reached out to the five residents affected by the proposed stopping restrictions, and a few that were not directly affected, to get their feedback. All residents contacted were in support of the stopping restrictions with the following two comments. 1. Residents noted that parents park around the curve and use the pathway to pick up their children at Glengrove Public School. Stopping restrictions would move those parents to the other side or further down the street, and residents also mentioned that the proposed stopping restriction is the safer option as it difficult to navigate the corner during this time and that school age children would be better seen when exiting the pathway. 2. Resident’s supported the stopping restrictions with the request that the stopping restrictions be limited to school times and days with holiday’s being exempt from the restrictions. Therefore, based on the investigation and speaking with affected area residents, Engineering Services staff recommend implementing stopping restrictions on Rosefield Road along the outer curve from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, holidays excluded. The proposed addition of stopping restrictions are shown graphically in Attachment 2. The draft by-law amendment to Schedule “2”, No Parking of By-law 6604/05 is presented in Attachment 3. Attachments: 1. Proposed Stopping Restrictions, Wheatsheaf Lane 2. Proposed Parking Restrictions, Rosefield Road 3. Draft By-law Amendments to Schedule “1” to By-law 6604/05. Proposed Stopping Restrictions Wheatsheaf LaneNTSOctober, 2019 Engineering Services Department N Wheatsheaf LaneBushmill Street Maple Ridge Public School Liverpool RoadBarnwood Square Legend Proposed Stopping Restrictions Existing Stopping Restrictions Attachment # 1 to Report # ENG 10-19 Proposed Stopping Restrictions Rosefield RoadNTSOctober, 2019 Engineering Services Department N Glengrove Public School Proposed Stopping Restrictions Attachment # 2 to Report # ENG 10-19 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. Being a by-law to amend By-law 6604/05 providing for the regulating of traffic and parking, standing and stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the City of Pickering and on private and municipal property. Whereas By-law 6604/05, as amended, provides for the regulating of traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering; and Whereas, it is deemed expedient to amend Schedule 1 to By-law 6604/05 to provide for the regulation of stopping on highways or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering, specifically to restrict stopping on the east side of Wheatsheaf Lane and on a portion of Rosefield Road. Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Schedule 1 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended thereto by the following: Schedule 1 No Stopping Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Highway Side Limits (From/To) Prohibited Times or Days Add Wheatsheaf Lane East Full Limit 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Rosefield Road West and 65 metres south of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. South Fieldlight Boulevard to Monday to Friday 115 metres south of Holidays Excluded Fieldlight Boulevard Attachment #3 To Report # ENG 10-19 By-law No. Page 2 By-law passed this 25th day of November, 2019. ____________________________ David Ryan, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk