We strongly believe that removing parking from the north side of 5th Avenue NW and leaving it only on the south will compromise pedestrian safety. The majority of people parking on 5th Ave are visiting residents, going to the community association, or going to Riley Park. Although The City says new improvements will slow traffic down, we believe that there is no valid reason for leaving parking on the south, when the majority of users are going to the north. In addition, the parking by the community association will be on the north so we believe it should be on the same side all the way between 10th - 14th Street NW. Many of the people parking also have picnic baskets, chairs, pool equipment, or sporting equipment so it does not make sense to ask people to carry things across a busy road when it can be prevented. Leaving the parking on the North will help reduce the number of people jaywalking and the risk of young children being forced to cross a busy street to get to Riley Park.
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Reached 250 supporters
July 30, 2016
July 10, 2016
The momentum behind this petition proves that our neighbors refuse to accept the City's dangerous and illogical parking plan. We have forced them to take notice of the risks they are creating for our families near Riley Park. Do not let up now because we are just getting started with holding these bureaucrats accountable.
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2016
54 Comments
I visit Riley Park twice a week with a large stroller and two kids in tow. Being able to park on the north side of 5th Ave is extremely important because it eliminates the risk of crossing a busy street. I completely understand that in order to add a bike lane, parking can only be on one side...please maintain parking on the north side!!!
While I am in favour of biking and bike lanes, we need to remember that parking is an issue in our community. Decreasing parking on the north side of 5th Avenue does not make much sense given the proximity of Riley Park.
For the city to Allow Riley Park & A busy Community Center to accept patrons means we need all the parking we can get. Both places have limited parking on site and both places are very popular. Not everyone visiting these venues live within walking distance. Having to cross the busy 5th avenue with children in tow to attend the wading pool or a community center event is in my mind setting this area up for a fatality. Not to mention the South side has more single dwellings that use the on street parking, doesn't leave much for visitors to the area.
Increase pedestrian safety, especially children, by leaving the parking on the north. Smart planning would be allowing parking on the side people are going to - the north. Please listen to the community
Parking is already very limited in this area. Having to park on the south side of the street and crossing a very busy street to get to Riley Park is just going to create a more dangerous situation for pedestrians.
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Residents and the community association are being ignored! More consultation needs to be done.
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We strongly believe that removing parking from the north side of 5th Avenue NW and leaving it only on the south will compromise pedestrian safety. The majority of people parking on 5th Ave are visiting residents, going to the community association, or going to Riley Park. Although The City says new improvements will slow traffic down, we believe that there is no valid reason for leaving parking on the south, when the majority of users are going to the north. In addition, the parking by the community association will be on the north so we believe it should be on the same side all the way between 10th - 14th Street NW. Many of the people parking also have picnic baskets, chairs, pool equipment, or sporting equipment so it does not make sense to ask people to carry things across a busy road when it can be prevented. Leaving the parking on the North will help reduce the number of people jaywalking and the risk of young children being forced to cross a busy street to get to Riley Park.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 30, 2016
July 10, 2016
The momentum behind this petition proves that our neighbors refuse to accept the City's dangerous and illogical parking plan. We have forced them to take notice of the risks they are creating for our families near Riley Park. Do not let up now because we are just getting started with holding these bureaucrats accountable.
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2016
54 Comments
I do sign the petition for parking on the north side of 5th ave. However, I believe strongly that parking should remain on both sides of 5th avenue. This community cannot afford to lose these valuable parking spaces, especially after the approval, and building of major condo projects which will surely increase vehicle as well as person density in the neighbourhood. There has not been enough consultation on the "removal of parking spaces on 5th ave". Why is this being visited on the residents of our community? Eroding parking availablity will just make it more difficult to live here. Why!!!!
I visit Riley Park twice a week with a large stroller and two kids in tow. Being able to park on the north side of 5th Ave is extremely important because it eliminates the risk of crossing a busy street. I completely understand that in order to add a bike lane, parking can only be on one side...please maintain parking on the north side!!!
While I am in favour of biking and bike lanes, we need to remember that parking is an issue in our community. Decreasing parking on the north side of 5th Avenue does not make much sense given the proximity of Riley Park.
For the city to Allow Riley Park & A busy Community Center to accept patrons means we need all the parking we can get. Both places have limited parking on site and both places are very popular. Not everyone visiting these venues live within walking distance. Having to cross the busy 5th avenue with children in tow to attend the wading pool or a community center event is in my mind setting this area up for a fatality. Not to mention the South side has more single dwellings that use the on street parking, doesn't leave much for visitors to the area.
Increase pedestrian safety, especially children, by leaving the parking on the north. Smart planning would be allowing parking on the side people are going to - the north. Please listen to the community
Parking is already very limited in this area. Having to park on the south side of the street and crossing a very busy street to get to Riley Park is just going to create a more dangerous situation for pedestrians.
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Residents and the community association are being ignored! More consultation needs to be done.
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I do sign the petition for parking on the north side of 5th ave. However, I believe strongly that parking should remain on both sides of 5th avenue. This community cannot afford to lose these valuable parking spaces, especially after the approval, and building of major condo projects which will surely increase vehicle as well as person density in the neighbourhood. There has not been enough consultation on the "removal of parking spaces on 5th ave". Why is this being visited on the residents of our community? Eroding parking availablity will just make it more difficult to live here. Why!!!!