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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-11 CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 11, 2013 CITY OF KITCHENER The Cycling Advisory Committee met on this date commencing at 4:06 p.m. Present: Ms. M. Sehl (Chair), Councillor Y. Fernandes, Ms. M. Generoux, T. Boutilier, P. Dedes, S. Gibson, T. Reiser, M. Parris, M. Boos, and P. Walberg (Vice-Chair). Staff: Messrs. J. Joseph, W. Sleeth, and D. Pimentel (minutes) Regrets: L. Oakey, Ms. T. Niesen and Messrs. M. Arges APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 12, 2013 MEETING 1. That the minutes of the May 14, 2013 meeting be approved as amended: Motioned by: Mr. T. Reiser (carried) TRAIL ROAD CROSSING UPDATE - Mr. James LaPointe (TDM, Region of Waterloo) 2.  The Region has finalized draft of the Transportation Master Plan, with an anticipated final approval in August  Projects were looked at for various ranges; short (0-5 years), median (5-10 years), long (10-20 years)  West/Victoria is listed on FIX-IT list (smaller projects that can be done quickly at a lower cost) with a preferred option of a ped refugee island; Mr. LaPointe suggested that he is open to suggestions from the CAC to find a solution. Mr. LaPointe also mentioned that with the release of Book 18, designs will be standardized throughout the Region  Courtland/Stirling recently reconstructed and current design seems to be the solution for now, but open to ideas. With another layer of asphalt yet to be applied, can something be done in the interim? Some ideas suggested include; paint (since the major re-construction is already complete), bike-box, curb cuts, on-road marking and signs  Mr. Joseph will send out a map to members so they are able to sketch their ideas/solutions on the map  CAC members should review design ideas for both locations over the summer and provide feedback in the fall  Mr. LaPointe reported that the Region and the Working Centre were collaborating on the implementation of a s Safety Centre of Excellence and that details would be shared with CAC members shortly UPDATE ON CYCLING PRIORITIES 3. Sign Project  Some minor changes are still being made; suggested that the CAC should ride each route to identify any deficiencies or potential for improvements Contra-Flow Bike Lanes  With the completion of the BikeMap and sharrows, Nyberg will be looked at in the immediate future CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 11, 2013 - - CITY OF KITCHENER 2 Victoria/West & Courtland/Stirling  Mr. LaPointe, discussed both these locations with the CAC; update has been provided within the trail road crossing update Iron Horse Trail & Rail Crossing  start date of July for contractor to realign the Iron Horse Trail at the rail crossing  Wabanaki - Wilson (1km) will be widened and re-paved with completion expected in September Margaret Ave  New pre-markings are showing that some parking bays are being reinstalled; due to some resident pushback, there were some modifications in the designs (i.e. tapers and parking bays)  It was asked if Margaret Ave can be deferred until Book 18 is adopted, in order to avoid confusion; Margaret Ave will be resurfaced next year at which time a redesign can be looked at  if CAC members have concerns with the design, report for Margaret Ave will be going to Committee on June 17 BY-LAW REVIEW 4.  By-laws have been reviewed as a result of the Coroners Report; a summer review will take place with fall as anticipated target for recommendations  some things to consider: e-bikes on trails, secure bike parking for new developments, incorporating a cyclist charter, cycling side by side, 1 meter rule still in place  Mr. J. Joseph asked if comments can be forwarded over the summer, in time for fall recommendations  It was suggested to develop a strategic approach in how to deal with the public as well as inquiring with other municipalities what feedback or comments they have received BIKE MAP, CYCLIST SURVEY, BIKEFEST, MAYORS RIDE 5. Cyclist Survey  Survey is on-line and live with a temporary deadline of June 26 but may be extended; Mr. Joseph will be at the Bike2Work breakfast encouraging people to fill out the survey Mayors Ride  June 18 @ 11:00 am; all Councillors attending will be given info packs to hand out  Ms. M. Sehl, Mr. T. Boutilier, Mr. M. Boos and Mr. P. Dedes all confirm they will be attending the ride BikeFest  Video has been released with Conestoga College assisting with the video  June 19 - 21 release of an educational how-to video for the sharrows  BikeFest is intended for cyclists of all ages and is a forum to educate the residents in The City of Kitchener of the various cycling initiatives (i.e. super sharrows)  Mr. J. Joseph asked that anytime cycling related tweets are sent by CAC members, to include #BikeKitchener “hash tag” CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 11, 2013 - - CITY OF KITCHENER 3 Bike Map  anticipated June/July finalization  Mr. Joseph presented a draft to the CAC and asked for comments Bike2Work Challenge  Mr. Joseph thanked Ziggy’s Cycle for generously donating the bikes KCAC SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Mr. M. Arges raised concern regarding concentrating and implementing projects in the downtown which does not benefit for the remainder of the wards. Ms. M. Sehl noted that sub-committees were charged with tasks to review, discuss and then bring back their recommendations to this committee for approval. Councillor Fernandes suggested that strategies in the downtown may work elsewhere as well and could be transferable and become a larger marketing strategy. Promotions – M. Arges This sub-committee has had two meetings and discussions were around a safety item and the Cycling Survey. The group passed and is proposing a safety item by-law amendment pertaining to e-scooters on trails. The Cycling Survey will be addressed in Item 7 on the agenda. Technical Infrastructure – P. Dedes This sub-committee meets the third Wednesday following the KCAC meeting. The Mayor and Councillor’s Bike Ride route has been finalized and is doable in one and one/half hours. Along with the Mayor and Councillors it was decided that invitations should be limited to five to ten additional attendees. Also discussed at the sub-committee meeting was the installation of super-sharrows on King Street and the need for pre and post data collection volunteers. Further information will be addressed in item 4 on the agenda. Planning, Evaluation, and Governance – P. Walberg Among other things, this sub-committee is working to develop a cycling report card as well as a coordinating strategy to better align the CAC's priority setting process with the City's capital forecast. With respect to the report card, the sub-committee is recommending that it be structured around the 5- E framework first developed by the League of American Bicyclists. The five Es are: engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation & planning. Such a framework would permit an objective assessment of city progress, allow for an effective reporting of impacts, and enable inter- municipal comparisons of accomplishment. The sub-committee is also recommending that the report card only be completed every other year, not annually, with the first evaluation to be completed in 2014 and all even-numbered years thereafter. This would better correspond with the term of office of CAC members, which is currently 2-years. During the odd numbered years, it was proposed that Council could be provided with a brief interim report on accomplishments. CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 11, 2013 - - CITY OF KITCHENER 4 On a motion by Mr. P. Walberg - it was resolved and carried: "That the proposed report card framework prepared by the Planning, Evaluation, and Governance Subcommittee of the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee (KCAC) be used as the basis for development of the full cycling report card to be finalized and submitted for KCAC approval in the fall of 2013." BOOK 18 7.  Great design tools displayed in the manual. Deadline to review draft and provide comment is June 30  All CAC comments should be sent to Mr. P. Dedes; wait until final document is developed to ask COK to endorse Book 18  Included in the manual are guidelines on how to set-up contra-flow bike lanes, information on entrances and crossings but is missing any information relating to sharks teeth GENERAL COMMENTS 11.  Ms. M Sehl suggested that with no meetings scheduled until September, that members should hold a meeting in the summer which would include a bike ride along the signed route to check deficiencies  Mr. J. Joseph was congratulated for his work on BikeFest as well as receiving a Bronze medal for the “Share the Road” program ADJOURNMENT 12. On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.