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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-13 KITCHENER CYCLING AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES th October 13, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee met on this date commencing at 4:30 p.m. Present: Ms. G. Mitchell, Messrs. M. Boos (Vice-Chair), L. Chandler, P. Dedes (Chair), M. Drasdo, D. Hoshowsky, and D. Kropf Staff: Mr. M. Parris, Mr. J. Readman, Mr. D. Pimentel, and Ms. M. Lanoue. Regrets: Ms. M. Generoux, Ms. S. Taka, Mr. T. Boutilier, and Councillor Y. Fernandes. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2015 On a motion by Mr. D. Kropf: th the September 8, 2015 me It was resolved and carried 2. CYCLEON APPLICATION Mr. Parris provided the committee with a detailed map of the plan that was submitted for the CycleON funding and informed the committee that The City of Kitchener had been shortlisted. Mr. Parris Called for volunteers to help get a count of cyclists in the proposed improvement area as requested by CycleON. Mr. Boos asked if permanent or temporary counters could be installed and Mr. Parris noted that having counters was included in the request for funding when the application was submitted. The committee went over details of the infrastructure that would be implemented if funding is provided. 3. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE IRON HORSE TRAIL Mr. rovement strategy and suggested that a letter of support be written by the committee and a delegation be present when the strategy goes to council. Mr. Boos provided the committee with a short overview of the improvement strategy Mr. Dedes noted that the committee should keep in mind that this strategy would require funding from The City of Kitchener that would not be included in the Trails budget; therefore, it would be wise to keep that in mind when writing the letter and appearing as a delegation. Mr. Drasdo asked if there were any other possible sources of funding. Mr. Dedes responded that the strategy had just recently been released so no other sources have come forward yet. He articulated that the letter would be to show support and encourage funding. Active Transportation network and as such is a high priority for reconstruction. He asked if the committee would be interested in showing their support. KITCHENER CYCLING AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES th October 13, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER On a motion by Mr. D. Kropf: support of the Iron Horse Trail Improvement Strategy to the Community and nd Infrastructure Services Committee on November 2 It was resolved and carried 4. MULTI-USE TRAIL STANDARDS Mr. Pimentel informed the committee of a few problems associated with signing multi- practices and standards. Mr. Boos advised that it would not be a good idea to put signage that would not be enforced. Mr. Drasdo noted that having the multi-use trails too heavily enforced might deter people from using the infrastructure. He added that courtesy signage informing users that it is a shared path should be enough. Ms. Mitchell stated that if the courtesy signage worked on the multi-use trails it might be a good idea to implement them in Victoria Park. Mr. Dedes proposed a standard signage for shared pathways using the best practices outlined in OTM Book 18 and having educational videos made to support the standard. Mr. Drasdo asked if the Waterloo Regional Police had been involved encouraging cycling safety. Mr. Pimentel said that the police had participated in the thumbs up waterloo campaign but not very much else. He also stated that one important way to encourage safety would be by simply having the police officers on bikes lead by example.Mr. Boos pointed out that Dialogue with the police was a recommendation in the report card. 5. INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES Mr. Pimentel informed the committee that Westheights Drive had been painted and only needed signage to be implemented. He noted that Union Avenue had been approved by council but would not be implemented this year as it still required feedback from residents on parking. Mr. Pimentel also stated that the next three traffic calming reviews have cycling components which would be completed first then reassessed for other traffic calming measures if required. He welcomed any comments and ideas from the committee. Mr. Dedes noted that public engagement for these projects and others is a top priority. Mr. Readman informed the committee that a formalized process for engagement is being looked at and that draft material for the process will be ready for the committee to look over at the next meeting. KITCHENER CYCLING AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES th October 13, 2015 CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Drasdo asked if the engagement process would be applied every department in the City. Mr. Readman answered that the Strategy would be for transportation community engagement. Mr. Parris listed some trail improvements that have been completed and are underway. 6. SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES Planning, Engineering, and Governance Sub-Committee This sub-committee discussed the possibility of having a second report card. They will get in touch with other municipalities for data collection. The Education, Safety and Promotion Sub-Committee This sub-committee is moving forward with video projects and creating a proposal for funding. Some video ideas include: how to put on your helmet, how to lock a bike, and how to ride sharrows. Mr. Boos suggested that the sub-committee collaborate with the region to share resources. Animation was suggested as an option for the videos 8. QUESTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS Mr. Boos found an item in old council meeting minutes that suggested increased funding for cycling in 2015. He asked as to the status of that funding increase. Mr. Readman told the committee he would get back to them with more information. Mr. Kropf suggested that the committee go through master plans together so everyone is on the same page and has a better understanding of the plans. Mr. Boos suggested that the committee look over executive summary, timelines and maps together as the entire plan would take too long. Mr. Pimentel and Mr. Parris said that they would provide updates on the timeline for trails and on road infrastructure. 9. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. M. Drasdo: the meeting be adjourned at 5:46 It was resolved and carried