Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting

Minutes

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

1.
Members Present:

Don Thorpe (Chair), Chris Ariens, Brad Slade, Jackie Lodder, Jeffrey Brooks, James Schofield, Phil de Ruiter, Glenn Cockfield, Brett Moore, Teresa Baerg, David Darnell and John Greven

2.
Others Present:

Dan Ozimkovic (Transportation Technologist), Leah Smith (Senior Planner), Sam Gatchene (Transportation Planning Intern) and Jo-Anne Rudy (Clerk)

3.
Regrets:

​Councillor Jack Dennison, Claudia Segatore and Kinsey Schirm

4.
Declarations of Interest:

​None.

5.
Approval of Minutes:

6.
Delegation(s):

​None.

7.
Regular Items:

7.1
Official Plan Review

  • ​Lean Smith, Senior Planner provided an overview of the draft Official Plan which is the blueprint that will define where and how growth will happen in the City over the next 20 years. Key messages are:
    • Build Up - embrace density with a variety of low, medium and highrise buildings.
    • Build Smart - make it easy for people to get around, make good use of existing infrastructure and target growth to right areas of the city.
    • Build Beautiful - focus on high quality architecture and design.
  • There is opportunity for the committee to provide feedback either by completing the Grow Bold Workbook and/or submitting comments in the Fall when the Official Plan report goes to Council.


Action: Members to review the draft Official Plan and the Grow Bold workbook so committee can discuss and complete at the June 27 meeting and submit comments.

7.2
Transportation Update

​Dan provided the following update:

  • Cycling Master Plan - the Purchasing department is currently working on a Request for Proposal for a transportation consultant who will produce this document.
  • Construction on Lakeshore Road from the hospital to Eastport Drive will take place this summer and buffered bike lanes will be included.
  • Keeping an eye on provincial funding for cycling infrastructure - projects need to be shovel ready.
  • Safe Cycling Open House at the Velodrome on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. City staff will deliver the giveaways.
  • Bike rodeo at Glenview Public School on June 5 at 11:45 a.m. - Rolling Horse and New Hope from Hamilton will run the rodeo.
  • Committee was invited to have a table at St. Mark's Catholic School Fun Fair on June 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Ontario 150 - Celebrate by Bike - Friday, August 11 - $5,000 grant available. Meeting with Tourism to get more information. Funding could be used for more cycling giveaways, bike repair station, etc.
  • Upgrading pumps on bike repair stations.
  • Bike to Work Day on May 29 had 50-60 attendees - gave away 3 bikes.
  • Bike to School Week - 17 Burlington schools have received a bike rack.

7.3
Sub-committee Updates

a.
Communications & Events
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  • ​Brad advised that the bike maintenance seminars were poorly attended on both dates and suggested that if we do it next year perhaps it could be at Rolling Horse's location on Plains Road on a Saturday afternoon.
  • Upcoming events were reviewed and members were asked to volunteer.
    • June 3 - Safe Cycling Open House - Brad and David
    • June 5 - Glenview P.S. Bike Rodeo - Don
    • June 7 - Eco Film Festival - Phil, Don, Glenn, Jackie
    • June 15 - Seniors' Ride - Jackie and Don
  • Committee discussed invites for St. Mark's Fun Fair (Jun 28) and Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike (Aug 11) and agreed to participate in both events.

b.
Infrastructure

  • ​Chris reviewed comments for the new public pathway in downtown Burlington:
    • Pedestrians first - signage explaining etiquette to users
    • For all ages and abilities (AAA) - adequate lighting and smooth surface
    • Effective separation of uses - subtle guides to assist path users
    • Roadway crossings - need to be well designed for safety
    • Bring kids downtown - get kids outdoors to develop healthy habits.
  • Provided links to Mobility Hub presentations.
  • Official Plan Review exercise will be completed at next committee meeting.
  • In light of the recent death of a 5 year old cyclist in Toronto, committee discussed safety of the City's multi-use and off-road paths.
  • Interesting data from Seattle - protected bike lanes show significantly higher rates of commuting to work for major employers located nearby.

8.
Other Business:

  • ​Don thanked all members who have volunteered to be at past and future events.

9.
Adjournment: 8:37 p.m.

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