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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKCTAC Agenda 2020-01-14 Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee Agenda Office of the City Clerk Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Kitchener City Hall nd 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 200 King St.W. - 2 Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 Conestoga Room Chair – Matthew Rodrigues Vice-Chair – Victoria Hand DELEGATIONS None. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. New year satisfaction survey (15 min) 2. Lancaster Street follow-up (10 min) 3. DTK Cycle Passport (20 min) 4. Cycling and Trails Master Plan update (10 min) 5. Committee mandate (20 min) 6. Winter Bike to Work/School Day (15 min) 7. Ontario Bike Summit (10 min) COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATORS  Darren Kropf  Liz Christensen Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 1. New year satisfaction survey From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview Happy new year! With the arrival of 2020, the committee is half-way through its current term, offering an ideal opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and refocus on future goals. Expectations of Committee The committee will be asked to fill out a brief survey on their experience so far, through the following questions:  Are you enjoying your volunteer experience on this committee?  Do you feel the committee is doing meaningful work?  What are your highlights from the past year?  What are areas of improvement or disappointments from the past year?  What is one thing you’d like the committee to accomplish in 2020?  Any other comments or suggestions. 2. Lancaster Street follow-up From: Matt Rodrigues, KCTAC Chair Overview At its November 2019 meeting, the KCTAC received information from the Region of Waterloo and its consultant for the reconstruction of Lancaster Street project. The Committee reviewed the proposed designs and provided feedback to the Region. The Committee passed a motion regarding next steps in the project and noted that a further conversation was required. Expectations of Committee That the Committee provide direction to the Advocacy Subcommittee with respect to next steps in ensuring strong pedestrian and cycling facilities along the Lancaster Street corridor. 3. DTK Cycle Passport From: Emily Slofstra, KCTAC member Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee Overview Expectations of Committee 4. Cycling and Trails Master Plan update From: Liz Christensen, city staff Overview The Cycling and Trails Master Plan is entering the final phase of the project. City staff will provide an update on key milestones reached thus far and what is to come for the remainder of the project. Expectations The committee is encouraged to ask questions and start considering how the committee could support the master plan when it goes to City Council. 5. Committee mandate From: Aaron McCrimmon-Jones, Manager, Transportation Planning Overview Expectations of Committee 6. Winter Bike to Work/School Day From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview A worldwide campaign, Winter Bike Day aims to demystify the practice of winter cycling and create awareness that ordinary people can ride their bicycles year round. Riding can be safe, healthy, and fun—not as extreme as many people think. Learn more at https://www.winterbiketoworkday.org. City staff will be hosting a bike ride and refreshments along the separated bike lane pilot, to hand out satisfaction surveys and raise awareness of winter cycling. Expectations of Committee Committee members are asked to volunteer to hand out refreshments during the pop-up and share ideas for the committee to recognize Winter Bike Day. Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 7. Ontario Bike Summit From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview Share the Road hosts an annual Ontario Bike Summit, being held at the Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Toronto, on April 6-7. The 2020 theme is Making Connections. The two-day summit program includes:  Opportunities to connect with 300+ delegates about cycling and road safety best practices;  Engaging discussions about network planning, e-mobility, transportation equity, making multi-modal connections, cycling and the climate emergency, and more;  Exploring Toronto by bike and hearing from local representatives about cycling in our provincial capital;  Hearing from provincial decision makers about cycling priorities in Ontario;  An update on Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18;  and more! Learn more at https://www.sharetheroad.ca/ontario-bike-summit Expectations of Committee The city is able to support the costs of registration for one committee member to attend. Transportation and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the committee member. Committee members are invited to express their interest in attending. Preference given to members who have not attended in the past. A draw will be held if more than one member is interested.