HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-13-032 - Kitchener Cycling Branding & Downtown Cycling Facilities
REPORT TO:
DATE OF MEETING:
SUBMITTED BY:
PREPARED BY:
WARD(S) INVOLVED:
DATE OF REPORT:
REPORT NO.:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That current and future initiatives identified in the Council-approved Cycling Master Plan
beimplemented through the BikeKitchener cycling engagement strategy, including the
following cycling proposals:
City of Kitchener BikeFest
City of Kitchener Bike Map
City of Kitchener Cyclist Survey
Bicycle Friendly Downtown Initiatives
Bike2Work Challenge 2013
OVERVIEW:
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REPORT:
sharing the road education, and promoting
City of Kitchener BikeFest:
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City of Kitchener Bike Map:
City of Kitchener Cyclist Survey:
Bicycle Friendly Downtown Initiatives:
The Kitchener Growth Management Strategy,
The Downtown Kitchener Action Plan,
The City of Kitchener Cycling Master Plan,
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Total 85 th Average
LocationAADT*
th
AADTPercentile**85
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the fatality risk at 50km/hr being more than twice as high as the risk at 40 km/hr
and more than five times higher than the risk at 30 km/hr
What is a sharrow?
What do sharrows mean for cyclists and motorists?
Photos courtesy of the City of Saskatoon.
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Important information for cyclists:
may
Important information for motorists:
may
Are sharrows effective at improving safety for road users?
Sharrow Case Studies
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King Street Before and After Cycling Study
Cycling Study Goals:
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Artistic Bike Racks:
The appearance of the artistic bike racks, which will be painted
Bike2Work Challenge June 2013:
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ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
CONCLUSION:
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
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Appendix A: Technical Design for King Street Sharrows and Signage
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Appendix A (continued): Technical Design for King Street Sharrows and Signage
approximately
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Appendix B: Sharrow Case Studies
San Francisco, California:
Miami Beach, Florida:
Chapel Hill, North Carolina:
Sidewalk Cycling
LocationBefore After% Reduced
San Francisco, CA
Miami Beach, FL
Chapel Hill, NC
Wrong Way Cycling
LocationBefore After% Reduced
San Francisco, CA
Miami Beach, FL
Chapel Hill, NC
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Appendix B (continued): Sharrow Case Studies
Door Left Open with Oncoming Bicycle
LocationBeforeAfter% Reduced
Seattle, WA
Cambridge, MA
Miami Beach, FL
Cyclist Nearly Hit by Door
LocationBeforeAfter% Reduced
Seattle, WA
Cambridge, MA
Miami Beach, FL
Vehicle Obstructing Cyclist by Pulling In or Out of Parking
Space
LocationBeforeAfter% Reduced
Seattle, WA
Cambridge, MA
Miami Beach, FL
References
Evaluation of Shared Lane Markings
Evaluation of Shared
Lane Markings in Miami Beach, Florida
San Francisco's Shared Lane
Pavement Markings: Improving Bicycle Safety
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Appendix C: Letter of Support from aBike2Work Challenge 2012 Participant
12 bikes.
12 riders.
12 cars left at home.
March 27, 2013
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Appendix D: Letter of Support from Mobycon, a Dutch consulting firm
Date:
Subject:
Dear Kitchener City Council,
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Angela van der Kloof, MSc
The organization, company policy and working methods are in acco Requirements
(ISO 9001:2008).
PO Box 2873 2601 CW Delft t 0031 15 2147899 info@mobycon.com www.mobycon.com
Statutory registation 27195561 ABN-AMRO nr. 51.90.86.538
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