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, Brad Slade, Jackie Lodder, Jeffrey Brooks, James Schofield, Glenn Cockfield, Brett Moore, Teresa Baerg, Claudia Segatore, David Darnell and John Greven

2.
Others Present:

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

3.
Regrets:

Councillor Jack Dennison, Phil de Ruiter and Kinsey Schirm

4.
Declarations of Interest:

None.

5.
Approval of Minutes:

6.
Delegation(s):

None.

7.
Regular Items:

7.1
"Grow Bold" - Official Plan Review workbook

  • The committee completed the workbook for "Grow Bold Burlington" that will be reviewed by the city’s planning department staff when creating the new Official Plan.  Current pictures and artist renderings of what the four targeted growth areas (Mobility Hubs, Uptown, Urban Corridors and Neighbourhood Plazas) could look like in 20+ years were reviewed. Some of the committee's comments that would make future growth better were:
    • safe passage for cyclists/pedestrians over the QEW and 403
    • make mobility hubs inter-connected with active transportation
    • protected bike lanes
    • Bike Share Program
    • focus on pedestrian/cycling friendly
    • improve paved shoulders in rural Burlington for both cycling and walking
    • bike paths for all ages and abilities to connect rural Burlington with Milton and Waterdown
    • keep rural Burlington rural.

Action:  Jo-Anne to submit feedback by the deadline of June 30.

7.2
"Go Bold" - Transportation Plan workbook

  • The committee completed the workbook for "Go Bold Burlington" that will be reviewed by the city’s transportation services department staff when creating a new Transportation Plan.  With the idea of making streets interesting "people places", current pictures and artist renderings of what the Intensification Corridor (Brant looking south from Ghent Avenue) and Neighbourhood Plazas (Guelph Line looking north from New Street) could look like in 20+ years were reviewed. Some of the committee's comments that would transform the way we get around in Burlington were:
    • protected bike lanes
    • clear signage and lighting on multi-use paths
    • vehicles yield to pedestrians and cyclists
    • Bike Share program
    • fast and frequent transit routes
    • pedestrian/cycling bridge over major highways
    • paved shoulders and trails in rural area.

Action:  Jo-Anne to submit feedback by the deadline of June 30.

7.3
Transportation Update

Dan provided the following update:

  • Cycling Master Plan RFP has gone out and closes mid July.  Hoping to have a consultant in place by end of July.
  • Two broken pumps have been replaced at repair stations at Spencer Smith Park and Appleby/Centennial multi-use path.
  • Received $5,000 funding for Ontario 150 event "Celebrate by Bike" taking place on August 11 at Spencer Smith Park.  Cyclists from the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure will arrive between 9 and 10 a.m. There will be a table with water, snacks and cycling giveaways for the cyclists and visitors followed by a bike ride to the lift bridge.
  • Cycling ridership during Bike to School week increased this year based on the data received from the schools.  Delivered bike racks to 17 schools that signed up for Bike to School Week.
  • Provided bike racks to businesses on Plains Road that contacted the City regarding the bike rack giveaway program.
  • Metrolinx hopes to have a municipality selected by the end of the year for the Bike Share 2 year pilot program. 

7.4
Sub-committee updates

a.
Communications & Events
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1.CYCLING COMMITTEE EVENTS.pdf
  • Brad advised that the Ward 6 Love My Hood was very successful - lots of people and lots of giveaways handed out.
  • Glenview Public School Rodeo went well.  Don suggested we ask for feedback from teachers.
  • St. Mark's Fun Fair is June 28 at 5:30 p.m.

b.
Infrastructure

No report.

8.
Other Business:

  • Don thanked members who have volunteered at recent and upcoming events.

9.
Adjournment: 8:55 p.m.

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