Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Room 247, Level 2, City Hall

1.
Members Present:

Don Thorpe (Chair), Chris Ariens, Jackie Lodder, Jeffrey Brooks, Glenn Cockfield, Brett Moore, Teresa Baerg, Claudia Segatore and Dave Darnell

2.
Others Present:

Councillor Jack Dennison and Jo-Anne Rudy (Clerk)

3.
Regrets:

Brad Slade, James Schofield, Phil de Ruiter, John Greven, Kinsey Schirm and Dan Ozimkovic (Transportation Technologist)

4.
Declarations of Interest:

None.

5.
Approval of Minutes:

6.
Delegation(s):

None

7.
Regular Items:

7.1
Transportation update

Jo-Anne provided the following update on behalf of Dan:

  • Rural paved shoulder report going to Committee of the Whole meeting of October 30, 2017.
  • New Street Pilot Project report going to Committee of the Whole meeting of November 27, 2017.
  • Cycling giveaways ordered for next year - white and red lights, snap bracelets and Share the Road magnets.
  • Still waiting to hear back from the Province regarding the commuter cycling funding.

ACTION: Jo-Anne to ask Dan to email members information re: CanBike training.

7.2
Sub-committee updates:

a.
Communications & Events

In Brad's absence, Don provided the following update:

  • National Seniors' Day on October 2 at the Seniors' Centre went well - lots of giveaways and recumbent bikes for seniors to try out.
  • Seven signed up for the Seniors Ride on October 26 - leaving from Roly Bird Park and heading along the hydro corridor.
  • Signed up for Santa Claus parade on December 3 - begins at 2 p.m. More details will follow as they become available.
  • Share the Road has reached out to committee to participate with Bike Rodeos at various schools throughout the city (Nov 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15, 22, 29).  Members to advise Jo-Anne of their availability.

b.
Infrastructure

Chris provided the following update:

  • Prioritizing roads in the rural area highlights the opportunity for multi-use paths or off road facilities.
  • Depending on the outcome of the New Street Pilot report, may need to find data re: safety (accidents, injuries, fatalities), impact on travel time, impact on emergency services, impact on transit, and cyclist/pedestrian counts.
  • Bay Street in Hamilton has bike lanes on both sides of the road similar to Cannon Street.

ACTION: Jo-Anne to ask Dan re: date and should committee provide possible routes for ride with consultant.

8.
Other Business:

  • Don advised that he, Dan and Jo-Anne met with the supplier for giveaways and would like to submit an order for bags, sunglasses and bells.
    On motion, the committee approved an expenditure of approximately $2,200 to purchase giveaways to distribute at community events.
  • Don advised that he has a conflict with the November meeting date and asked if the date could be changed to November 21. 
    On motion, the committee agreed to change the next meeting from November 28 to the 21.
  • Jo-Anne advised of an opportunity for members to participate in a meeting on November 7 with Oakville and Hamilton cycle groups. Claudia and Dave expressed interest.
  • Jo-Anne advised that she and Dan met with Communications staff regarding messaging on proper etiquette and safety practices when using a multi-use path. A media release will be sent out within the next couple of weeks.

9.
Adjournment: 8:10 p.m.

Next meeting: November 21 at 7 p.m., Room 247, City Hall

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