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CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER
Cycling Advisory Committee met on this date commencing at 4:09 p.m.
Present: Ms. M. Sehl, Ms. G. Mitchell, Councillor Y. Fernandes, Messrs. P. Walberg, M.
Arges, P. Dedes (Chair), L. Oakey, T. Boutilier, and M. Boos (Vice-Chair)
Staff: Mr. J. Joseph and Ms. L. Nelson
Regrets: Ms. M. Generoux, Ms. V. Van Cappellen, Messrs. T, Reiser, S. Gibson, W.
Sleeth and M. Parris
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 8, 2014
Motion by Mr. M. Arges: That the minutes of the July 8, 2014 meeting be approved as
amended.
Motion carried.
2. STAFF UPDATES
Mr. J. Joseph provided an update to the Committee on the following items:
PARTS TDM Strategy to be finalized the week ending July 11, 2014. A final draft to be
posted online by August 18, 2014, and brought to Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Committee on Sept 8, 2014.
Downtown Cycling Network survey has been launched; KCAC members were
encouraged to complete the survey and share amongst their networks.
Installation of bicycle infrastructure downtown to be tendered.
KCAC members reinforced that cycling infrastructure should be aligned with road
maintenance, to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
KCAC members indicated that the most recent cycling survey shows that 80% of
Kitchener residents were interested in improving cycling infrastructure .
KCAC members raised potential conflicts with ION (LRT) construction work and
installation of the Downtown Cycling Network.
Cycling Master Plan budget allocations for upcoming years – see reference to 2010
Report to Development & Technical Services Committee (DTS-10-144).
Councillor Fernandes acknowledged that Council is working to ensure tax
increases are at or below the rate of inflation, and that significant changes may
be expected in oprations in the next year, including harmonizing road work,
cycling infrastructure, sidewalks and trails.
KCAC members may like to participate in the budget 2015 process, by passing
motions to support budget decisions presented to Council.
KCAC members discussed inclusion of a Bike Valet service at Kitchener Blues Fest
2015. KCAC members could coordinate and run the service, and be present as
representatives for the cycling community. Also, consider using on-street parking spaces
for temporary bicycle corrals for festivals.
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CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUGUST 12, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER
KCAC member discussion about future changes and improvements to BikeKitchener’s
secure bike parking:
In the future, would there be a monthly charge?
Can key fobs be used to access all locations?
Signage located at the bike cages do indicate how new users can register, but
should consider additional signage outside at street level to raise awareness.
Consider providing a new secure bike cage located at the Kitchener Market.
Could incorporating secure bicycle parking locations into wayfinding signage.
Consider bike parking at street level by installing bike lockers or bike drums.
River Road bridge should be a high priority project to see completed.
ACTION ITEM: J. Joseph to discuss with R. Schirm to finalize costs of the project.
3. SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES
Planning, Evaluation, and Governance Sub-committee
Mr. P. Walberg reported that the Sub-committee is moving forward with the municipal
Report Card, extending the response deadline to August 15, 2014. City of Kitchener
TDM staff should complete the Report Card based on circumstances as of August 15.
Sub-committee will focus attention to incorporating results into a summary document in
September, and working with city Communications staff. KCAC members to review the
report in November, to be submitted to Council in January 2015.
KCAC members to directly reach municipal contacts not yet responded personally to
encourage completion of the report card. Will continue to restrict responses to invited
municipalities, but revise the contact strategy to gain representative results from various
cities using personal email and social media.
ACTION ITEM: L. Nelson to provide email addresses for reference communities.
Education, Safety and Promotion Sub-Committee
M. Arges provided an update that preparation of safety postcards is underway.
Infrastructure and Technical Sub-committee
P. Dedes provided an update that the curb cut priority list and roadmap, and handover
notes are in preparation for the next Sub-committee.
4. SUB-COMMITTEE WORK PLAN DISCUSSION
Sub-committees to break out into group strategy discussions for future work plans.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. L. Oakey: That the meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Motion carried.
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