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HomeMy WebLinkAboutINS-14-002 - Cycling Master Plan UpdateStaffRport I 'I R Infrastructure Services Department www.kitchenerxe REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: January 13, 2014 SUBMITTED BY: Justin Readman, Director of Transportation Services, ext. 7038 PREPARED BY: Josh Joseph, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, ext. 7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All Wards DATE OF REPORT: January 2, 2014 REPORT NO.: INS-14-0102 SUBJECT: Cycling Master Plan Update RECOMMENDATIONS: That the priority cycling network implementation strategy as outlined within this report be endorsed, and, That any new streets identified to fill infrastructure gaps in the cycling network and not previously identified within the Cycling Master Plan undergo a public consultation process and council approval prior to implementation. BACKGROUND: Kitchener's Cycling Master Plan includes the installation of over 100 kilometers of bikeways throughout the city to encourage cycling among Kitchener residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The plan presents a network of bikeways to be implemented over time, policies to support making Kitchener a bicycle-friendly city, and related practices and programs to further those policies into action. Outcomes of Kitchener's Cycling Master Plan include more than doubling the number of trips by * Attract now cyclists: Plan and design for people who are not yet riding by developing safe and comfortable bikeways (such as bicycle boulevards, bike lanes, trails, intersection and crossing treatments) that reduce potential conflicts between cyclists and drivers • Strengthen bicycle policies: Adopt policy changes and associated tools for enforcement (by-laws, complementary policies, design criteria, etc.) to make bicycling more attractive than driving for shorter trips 0 Create a bikeway network on city streets: Develop safe and comfortable bikeways on city streets that offer riders an array of route choices 0 Increase bicycle parking: Implement by-laws, strategies and programs to satisfy the growing demand for bike parking 0 Expand programs to support bicycling: Expand established programs, and develop new programs, to encourage and support bicycling within the community 2-1 Staff Rport R Infrastructure 5dritices Department wwwW(chener.ca Increase funding for bicycle facilities: Pursue multiple strategies to increase funding for bicycle facilities Create a sustainable culture of cycling development: Adopt an institutional structure and process to allow for the effective monitoring of implementation of the cycling network and policies The purpose of this staff report is twofold. First, it provides an annual update on cycling programs, policies, infrastructure improvements and community trends. Second, it outlines an implementation strategy for the priority cycling network over the next five years, Annual Update This section briefly describes the programs and infrastructure completed over the past year. BikeKitchener BikeKitchener is the City's cycling communications strategy, which focuses on education, promotion and outreach to foster a sustainable cycling culture among Kitchener residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. BikeKitchener is a community resource that provides information on safety tips, popular cycling routes, promotional events, and upcoming infrastructure projects. The awareness of BikeKitchener initiatives has been promoted to citizens through a variety of communications channels and outreach efforts, including: • Media presence: Over 25 articles and interviews • Print materials-, Nearly 7,000 copies distributed to community members • Website: Over 10,000 website visits to date • Social media activity: BikeKitchener has reached over 30,000 online users (Face,book, Twitter) • Community partnerships: Over 20 partnerships with local businesses, community groups and other stakeholders -Bicycle Friendly Downtown Initiatives The City of Kitchener is one of the first municipalities in Ontario to encourage a single- file approach amongst cyclists and motorists in a Downtown urban environment through the installation of sharrows. Approximately forty-five super-sharrows have been installed on King Street (from Francis Street to Madison Avenue) in Downtown Kitchener. Twenty-five artistic bicycle racks were installed in Downtown Kitchener, increasing bicycle parking capacity for 40 bicycles and serving as a popular visual tool to promote cycling. 2-2 j c4r Staff Rpvrt Ki F LIB infrastructure Services Department www.kitchener.ca BikeFest Over 1,500 residents attended Kitchener's first BikeFest event, BikeFest is a community festival to celebrate the many benefits of cycling. The event also provided an opportunity to educate a large number of residents about the new sharrows and the City's efforts to promote and encourage cycling. A video highlighting Kitchener's BikeFest was created to promote the event in the community and is posted on the BikeKitchener website. Community Bicycle Rides 60 percent of residents within the City of Kitchener are classified as 'Interested but Concerned' cyclists, meaning that few ride a bicycle regularly but would cycle more often if they felt the roadways were safer and traffic travelled slower. To reach residents in this category, BikeKitchener organized over 20 community bike rides within three themes (Bike It You'll Like It to the Kitchener Market, Bike-Yoga, and Friday Night Bike Socials) to encourage cyclists to ride together and build a stronger cycling culture in Downtown Kitchener. These rides allowed cyclists to try riding over the new sharrows in a comfortable and relaxed group setting. Downtown Bicycle Ambassadors BikeKitchener partnered with the Working Centre to deliver a pilot Downtown Bicycle Ambassador Program, which consisted of CAN-BIKE certified volunteers who were responsible for completing the following tasks: Demonstrate positive cycling behaviour on King Street during morning peak periods, twice a week for two months Demonstrate 'taking the lane' to help build an awareness of the single-file approach for cyclists and motorists in Downtown Kitchener Distribute BikeKitchener promotional materials to downtown residents, employees, and employers (i.e. cycling survey, bicycle map, sharrow pamphlet, etc) Over 150 people interacted directly with a Bicycle Ambassador, and nearly 500 promotional materials were distributed throughout Downtown Kitchener. e Kitchener's Bike to Work Challenge provides residents with an opportunity to try commuting to work by bicycle. The City of Kitchener, with sponsorship from Ziggy's Cycle and Sport Ltd., hosted the second annual Bike2Work Challenge in June 2013. The 2013 Bike to Work Challenge resulted in over 4,500 total kilometers cycled from home to work by 16 participants; most had previously never biked to work. In two months, more than 10,000 website hits were recorded on an online blog in which participants shared their commuting experiences. The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) recognized Ziggy's Cycle and Sport Ltd. with the Independent Bicycle Retailer of the Year Award, partly due to their efforts in encouraging cycling through the annual Bike to Work Challenge. 2-3 i Staff Rqport R Infrastructure Services Department wmkitchenen(a Cycling Promotion at Kitchener Special Events Participating in special events allowed BikeKitchener to engage with thousands of residents about cycling programs and initiatives, including the new sharrows on King Street. In 2013 BikeKitchener participated in the following special event activities: • Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest - Thanksgiving Day Parade • Kitchener Blues Festival • King Street Art Market • Canada Day KidsPark Cycling Investment Opportunities A number of cycling programs and initiatives have generated investment opportunities in Kitchener. These include, $50,000 invested into the local cycling industry through Kitchener's internal Employee Bicycle Loan Program, providing employees with an interest-free loan to purchase a new bicycle. The program was a success among staff and is being shared as a template for other organizations in the community. $1,700 invested by over 220 cyclists in the market vendors at the Kitchener Market, as part of the 'Bike It You'll Like It' lunch community bike rides. Over $1,000 invested into local restaurants in Downtown Kitchener, by cyclists who participated in the Friday Night Bike Social event series BikeKitchener Cyclist Survey The BikeKitchener Cycling Survey is an important tool to understand the progress of cycling in the city and its completion is recommended within section 6.4.2 Performance Monitoring and Evaluation of the Cycling Master Plan, Designed for both cyclists and non-cyclists, the survey aims to: • identify future improvements to encourage cycling in the community; • JVjtjdbU[U YUUI I U Vy I I JJUI I Ul I f I IdUt::Ia ft::1dL",U LU tYUIr I ly I i i rXiv-11", I I'V1, a I lu, 0 Assess the public's awareness of BikeKitchener cycling programs, policies, and initiatives Over 1,200 residents completed the survey during the 2013 cycling season. The survey was developed in partnership with the Cycling Advisory Committee, and two master's students enrolled in the University of Waterloo's School of Planning program. While the survey is not representative, it provides insight on a number of matters related to cycling including the demographics of cyclists in Kitchener, the top 5 barriers to cycling, and improvements to encourage more cycling trips. The survey results are currently being compiled and data from the survey will be analysed and presented to the community in 2014. The survey will be administered every 2 years and the 2013 survey data will be used as a baseline for future data comparisons., "M KI Staff Rport R Infrastructure Services Department www.kitchenenca Bike Map The City of Kitchener developed its first bicycle map as a resource for residents to plan cycling trips to work, school, or around the City. The bicycle map displays on and off- road bikeways, signed routes and connections, secure bicycle parking facilities, popular amenities such as the Iron Horse Trail and Walter Bean Trail, and other important information related to cycling. 2,000 bicycle maps were printed and distributed free of charge to residents during the 2013 cycling season. Based on the large community interest in the bicycle maps, an additional 2,000 copies were printed and distributed to meet the demand. Printed copies of the map are available at City of Kitchener facilities and are also available for download online at www.bikekitchener.ca. Bicycle Friendly Community Award In 2013 the City of Kitchener was awarded a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award through the Share the Road Cycling Coaltion. Development of Trail-Road Crossing Guidelines Staff from the City of Kitchener, City of Cambridge, City of Waterloo, and Region of Waterloo have formed an Intra-Regional Steering Committee on Trail-Road Crossings. The purpose of this steering committee is to collaborate and develop guidelines for trail- road crossings that are consistent across Waterloo Region and following best practices outlined in the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18: Bicycle Facilities and other cycling resources. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy Kitchener's Cycling Master Plan emphasizes the importance of establishing a Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy to monitor progress, evaluate deficiencies and strengths, and report on strategic actions and objectives, In order to achieve this, staff is investing in Traffic Engineering Software (TES), new traffic counters and collecting information through surveys and other means. Data collection throughout the implementation of the cycling master plan and transportation demand management is imperative to gauge quantifiable successes. Serving in part as a performance measurement program, TIES can monitor progress towards planning goals in addition to contributing towards a performance measurement framework that is tied to the cycling master plan's strategic framework. Combined with other data collection opportunities, like the cycling survey, Staff and the Cycling Advisory Committee are able to work towards more efficient prioritization of programming and infrastructure improvements. Implemented Cycling Infrastructure The Cycling Master Plan contained a priority network to be implemented within the first few years follow adoption of the Cycling Master Plan in 2010. The following table lists the completed cycling infrastructure projects to date (projects denoted with a (*) are currently under construction). It is also important to note that the city is working with RAW Staff Rport R Infrastructure Services Department wwwX(chenencia other local municipalities and the region on a coordinated signage strategy and these signed routes may be revisited once the signage strategy is complete, Complete Cycling Master Plan Priority Projects Length Street Type (krn) From Street To Street Timeline _ Bicycle Lanes Boulevard Westmouint Strasburg Block Line Road Multi-use Trail 3.25 Road Road Completed Connaught Signed Bike Place Route 0.2 Connaught St End Completed Connaught Signed Bike Street Route OA Connaught P1 Fifth Ave Completed Signed Bike Delta Street Route 03 Sydney St S Floral Cres Completed Signed Bike Dixon Street Route 0.2 Rockway Ave Eckert St Completed Signed Bike Greenfield Fifth Avenue Route 0.25 Connaught-St Ave Completed Signed Bike Floral Crescent Route 0.5 Delta St Croon Rd Completed Westmount Glasgow Street Bicycle Lanes 0.85 Knell Dr Rd W Completed* Westmount Glasgow Street Bicycle Lanes 0.6 Rd W Belmont Ave Completed' Signed Bike Greenfield Drive Route 1,2 Fifth Ave Kingsway Dr Completed Highland Road Bicycle Lanes 0.35 Hieman St Hoffman St Completed Boulevard Strasburg Huron Road Multi-Use Trail 0.6 Road Battler Rd Completed Bicycle Priority Madison Ave .........Kin Street ------ ---.-Street .............. ..........1.3 --.Francis St . . .... . ..... .. ........... . Completed-............ Signed Bike Greenfield Ki,ngsway Drive Route 0.3 Wilson Ave Ave Completed Lorraine Avenue Bicycle Lanes 1 River Rd E Lackner Blvd Completed Margaret Avenue Bicycle Lanes 1.3 Victoria St Union St Completed Signed Bike Mill Park Drive Route 1,5 Huron Rd Old Milli Rd _Completed Signed Bike Doon Valley Old Mill Road Route 1.2 Mill Park Dr Dr Completed Bicycle Priority Queen Street Street 0,13 Joseph St Charles St Completed K�#_7, Staff IReR r R Infrastructure partment www.kitchenenco 0 2014 to 2018 Proposed Implementation Schedule Staff will continue to implement the programs outlined above and will seek new opportunities for community engagement. A priority network was identified within the Cycling Master Plan that will be implemented over the next few years. It consists of cycling improvements that are relatively easy to implement yet important in providing connections to key destinations, filling in important gaps in the network, and linking to existing facilities. The long-term network is intended to guide or inform annual planning for longer-term capital and development projects. As such, Staff is currently focusing efforts on completing the priority network. A priority bikeway network implementation strategy has been developed, with consultation with the Cycling Committee, which lists future cycling priority projects over a five year period and is listed in the following table. Priority Bikeway Network Implementation Strategy Courtland Queen Street Bicycle Lanes 0.38 Ave Joseph St Completed Sydney Street Signed Bike Bike Lanes 0.46 Strand sburg Huron Rd South, , , , I Route 0.2 Delta St Nybe[q St Completed 2014 to 2018 Proposed Implementation Schedule Staff will continue to implement the programs outlined above and will seek new opportunities for community engagement. A priority network was identified within the Cycling Master Plan that will be implemented over the next few years. It consists of cycling improvements that are relatively easy to implement yet important in providing connections to key destinations, filling in important gaps in the network, and linking to existing facilities. The long-term network is intended to guide or inform annual planning for longer-term capital and development projects. As such, Staff is currently focusing efforts on completing the priority network. A priority bikeway network implementation strategy has been developed, with consultation with the Cycling Committee, which lists future cycling priority projects over a five year period and is listed in the following table. Priority Bikeway Network Implementation Strategy Length Street Type (km)- From Street To Street Timeline Battler Road Bike Lanes 0.46 Strand sburg Huron Rd 2.014 Cedar Street Bicycle 0.15 Duke St E King St E 2014 North Priority Street Cedar Street Bicycle 0,15 Duke St E Weber St E 2014 North Priority Street Cedar Street Bicycle 0'5 King St E Courtland 2014 South Priority Street Ave Church Street Bicycle 0 Queen St S Madison Ave 2014 Priority Street .5 S Co- urt i - a n - d ... .... ... . Bicycle Lanes ---- ----- ---------- ----- --- .......... ......... ......... ............. .... .. .... Avenue East / Bicycle 0.15 David St Queen St 2014 Priority Street David Street Bicycle 0.8 Joseph St IHT 2014 Priority Street Duke Street Bicycle, 0.13 Cedar St N Madison Ave 2014 East Priority Street N Duke Street Bicycle 0.41 Frederick St Cedar St N 2014 East Priority Street Bicycle East Avenue Priority Street 1.4 Frederick St Sherbourne 2014 Bicycle Ave Lanes Eckert Street Bicycle Lanes 0,2 Dixon St First Ave 2014 �;M ~ K Staff Rport Henry Street Bicycle Priority Street 0.27 Victoria St N Jubilee Dr 2014 Jubilee Drive Bicycle Priority Street 0.7 David Street Victoria St N 2014 Bicycle Lanes Borden Ave Nyberg Street / Bicycle 0.1 S Sydney St S 2014 Priority Street Queen Street Bicycle Priority Street 0.7 Charles St Margaret Avenue 2014, Westheights Highland Rd Highland Rd Drive Bicycle Lanes 2.8 W W 2014 Doon Mills Bicycle 2015 (Align with Drive Priority Street 0.55 Bechtel Dr Tilt Dr traffic calming Bike Lanes review) Glasgow Bicycle Lanes/Bicycle 0.58 Belmont Ave Park St 2015 Street Priority Street 2015 - 2017 (Align Guelph Street Bicycle 1.01 Moore Ave Margaret with TC review Priority Street Ave and road Bicycle Shaftsbury 2015 (Align with Holborn Drive Priority Street 1 River Rd E Dr traffic calming Margaret Bicycle 0.5 Victoria St Queen 2015 Avenue Priority Street Mill Street Bicycle 0.8 Lansdowne Borden 2015 Priority Street Blvd Pkwy 2015 (Complete Moore Avenue Bicycle Priority Street 0.21 King St W Union St as part of Union Margaret Avenue Guelph network) ........Union Street Bike Lane 1.4 Margaret Lancaster St Bicycle Water Street Priority Street 1 Jubiliee Dr Victoria St N 2015 Bike Lanes Bicycle Lanes Margaret Young Street / Bicycle 01.63 King St Ave 2015 Priority Street Cedarwoods Bicycle 0.57 Kingsway Dr Cedarwoods 2016 Crescent Priority Street Cres Dixon Street Bicycle Lanes 0.3 Eckert St Plymouth Rd 2016 Dixon Street Bicycle Priority Street 0.7 Plymouth Rd Carwood I Ave 2016 Staff Re r R Infrastructure Oartment www.kItchenerco Doon Mills Bicycle Priority Street 1.04 Tilt Dr Doon South 2015/2016 Drive 1 Bike Lanes Dr Oldfield Drive Bicycle 1 Shaftsbury Zeller Dr 2016 Priority Street Dr Ramblewood Bicycle 0.48 Brookside Elm Ridge 2016 Way Priority Street Cres Dr Thistledown Bicycle 0.42 Erinbrook Dr Blearn s Rd 2016 Drive Priority Street Bicycle Becker Street Priority Street 0.5 Krug St End 2017 Bike Lanes Multi-use Proposed Graber Place Marked Shared Use 0.12 Trail through Multi-use Trail through 2017 Stanley Park Stanley Park Krug Street Bicycle Lanes 1 River Rd E Conestoga 2015 - 2017 (Align Pkwy with TC review) Krug Street Bicycle Lanes Bicycle 0.4 Conestoga Weber St E 2015 - 2017 (Align Priority Street Pkwy with TC review) Brookside Bicycle 0.1 Ramblewood McGarry Dr 2016 (part of a future signed bike Crescent Priority Street Way route) Elm Ridge Bicycle 0.1 Hickory Ramblewood 2016 (part of a future signed bike Drive Priority Street Heights Cres Way route) Mcgarry Drive Bicycle 0.1 Brookside Westheights 2016 (part of a future signed bike Priority Street Cres Dr route) Forest Hill Bicycle 1.09 H�ickory Greenbrook 2016 (part of a future signed bike Drive Priority Street Heights Cres Dr route) Greenbrook Bicycle 0.25 . .... ... ........... Forest Hill Dr Stirling Ave 2G1 6 _(Oa rt of 6 future signed bike Drive Priority Street S route) Hickory Bicycle 0.33 Forest Hill Dr Elm Ridge 2016 (part of a future signed bike Heights Drive Priority Street Dr route) Shaftsbury Bicycle 2016 (part of a Drive Priority Street O�2 Holborn Dr Oldfield Dr future signed bike route) Stirling Avenue Bicycle 0.59 Courtland Greenbrook 2016 (part of a future signed bike South Priority Street Ave Dr I route) Staff Rpm R Infrastructure Sirvices Department wmkitchenerxe * Lengths are based on approximate distances. Exact distances will be provided when a detailed technical design is completed for each project. This approach will allow the City to maximize opportunities to invest in cycling infrastructure by aligning with upcoming capital infrastructure projects, resurfacing projects, and community trends, Although cycling projects have been,, earmarked for .. ........... future years, the implementation strategy -is- subject to an annual review by staff and cycling advisory committee members to factor in any changes that may occur in the reconstruction or resurfacing schedule or at the community level that may require amendments to the planned schedule. As the network is implemented, new opportunities or constraints may be identified and alternative routes should be sought to connect destinations, fill gaps and bridge barriers. As such, the recommended bikeway network is somewhat of a living document that guides the actions and decisions of the City and allows a bike system to grow over time. The Cycling Advisory Committee has endorsed the implementation strategy approach and the 2014 infrastructure priorities. MEMO Bicycle 2016/2017 (Align Riverbend Priority Street 2.5 Shirley Ave Bridgeport with River Road Drive Bicycle Rd E extension) Lanes River Road Bicycle Lanes 2.35 Pedestrian Ottawa St N 2017-2019 East bridge River Road Bicycle Lanes 1.35 King St E Fairway Rd 2017-2019 East N River Road' Bicycle Lanes 1.35 Fairway Rd Ottawa St IN 2017-2019 East N Shelbourne Bike Lanes 0.1 East Ave McKenzie 2017 Avenue Ave Shirley Avenue Bicycle 0,15 Riverbend Bridge to 2017 Priority Street Dr River Rd E Strasburg Bike Lane 1.9 Bleams Rd Huron Rd 2017/2018 Road Wilson Avenue Bike Lanes 2.8 Franklin St S End 2017 2018 (Align with Frederick Bike Lane 0.4 River Rd E Bruce St scheduled Street (repaint) resurfacing) Franklin Street Bicycle Lanes / Bicycle 0.81 Kingsway Dr Wilson Ave 2018 (Align with South Priority Street TC review) Franklin Street North Bicycle Lanes 1.2 Bradley Dr Weber St E 2018 (Align with TC review) TBD: Region to Duke Street Bicycle 0,64 Water St N Frederick St implement East Priority Street through the ATMP * Lengths are based on approximate distances. Exact distances will be provided when a detailed technical design is completed for each project. This approach will allow the City to maximize opportunities to invest in cycling infrastructure by aligning with upcoming capital infrastructure projects, resurfacing projects, and community trends, Although cycling projects have been,, earmarked for .. ........... future years, the implementation strategy -is- subject to an annual review by staff and cycling advisory committee members to factor in any changes that may occur in the reconstruction or resurfacing schedule or at the community level that may require amendments to the planned schedule. As the network is implemented, new opportunities or constraints may be identified and alternative routes should be sought to connect destinations, fill gaps and bridge barriers. As such, the recommended bikeway network is somewhat of a living document that guides the actions and decisions of the City and allows a bike system to grow over time. The Cycling Advisory Committee has endorsed the implementation strategy approach and the 2014 infrastructure priorities. MEMO Staff Rport R Infrastructure Services Department www1itchener.ca FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications within this report as the implementation is based on approved cycling budget funding. The Cycling Master Plan outlines the implementation of a Network of approximately 114 km over 20 years at a cost of $6.1 million to the City. This will require an investment of $200,000 annually, increasing to $300,000 annually over 20 years. Consistent and predictable funding is the key to the success of the Plan and an eventual meaningful increase in the number of cyclists. Potential sources of funding and partnership opportunities are identified within the Cycling Master Plan. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The cycling initiatives outlined in this report align with many elements of the City of Kitchener's Strategic Plan, including: • Leadership and Engagement: The City of Kitchener is taking an active leadership role by investing in cycling and engaging the public to better understand how to encourage people to ride bicycles to work, school, and other activities. • Quality of Life. Promoting and encouraging cycling will lead to an improvement in quality of life through reduced traffic congestion, improved air quality, and providing residents with more opportunities for physical activity. • Environment: Cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation that emits zero greenhouse gas emissions. By supporting cycling, the City of Kitchener is taking an active role in becoming more environmentally friendly. • Diversity: The City of Kitchener is committed to providing residents with equitable access to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of civic life. Cycling as a mode of transportation provides current and future residents of Kitchener with an affordable and accessible means of transportation. 0 Development: The Strategic Plan specifically mentions supporting transportation alternatives and developing communities that are safe and connected. Cycling is a sustainable transportation alternative that complements and supports people- friendly development. • Dynamic Downtown: The City of Kitchener's vision for a vital and lively Downtown will rely on more residents traveling by foot, bicycle, or public W COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Kitchener's Cycling Master Plan was strongly guided by public input through consultation with the Cycling Advisory Committee, stakeholders, and members of the public at various cycling tours, stakeholder workshops, and consultation events. The City of Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee is a citizen-based committee that provides advice to council and staff on the design, development and delivery of bicycle policies, programs and facilities to promote and enhance cycling in the city. The Cycling Advisory Committee will continue to act as a prominent voice in the community for cycling related issues and solutions and will continue to work with members of the public, staff and Council towards these goals. 2-11 Staff Rport Infrastructure Sirvices Department www.kitchener.ca CONCLUSION: As the City of Kitchener strives to improve quality of life, celebrate diversity, and develop sustainably, cycling will play a key role in positively transforming our community and creating a safer environment for all road users. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Pauline Houston, Deputy CAO Infrastructure Services Department