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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKCTAC Agenda 2020-03-10 Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee: Agenda Office of the City Clerk Tuesday, March 10, 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 Ivan Balaban, Traffic Technologist, City of Kitchener DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Remembering Walter Waganka (20 min) 2. Delta Street (20 min) 3. 2020 Staff Work Plan (25 min) 4. Franklin Street (15 min) 5. Advisory Committee Meeting Report (10 min) 6. CAN-Bike Safety Courses (10 min) 7. Cross-jurisdictional collaboration (20 min) COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATORS  Darren Kropf  Liz Christensen Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 1. Remembering Walter Waganka From: Matt Rodrigues, Committee chair Overview With sadness, the committee learned of the passing of committee member Walter Waganka. Expectations of Committee Committee members are asked to share their memories of Walter, participate in a moment of silence and discuss ways to honour Walter’s contribution to this community. 2. Delta Street From: Ivan Balaban, city staff Overview Delta Street is scheduled for a full reconstruction of underground services in 2021. With very low vehicle volumes and parallel alternative routes, the street is considered redundant for the purpose of moving motor vehicles. City staff is considering converting the street to a green space with a trail for pedestrians and cyclists, improving the connection between the Iron Horse Trail and Rockway Gardens. A public open house is being held on March 31, 4-7 pm at Rockway Community Centre, 1405 King St E, Kitchener. Expectations of Committee Comments on the proposed project are welcome. The committee is asked to consider a motion in support of the project. 3. 2020 Staff Work Plan From: Darren Kropf & Liz Christensen, city staff Overview Several engagements, reconstructions, retrofits and upgrades are planned for 2020. Staff will provide an overview of projects and ways to get involved. Expectations of Committee For information purposes. Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 4. Franklin Street From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview The city's 2010 Cycling Master Plan identifies on-road bike lanes for Franklin Street. A recent road reconstruction added bike lanes between Weber Street and Trafalgar Avenue. City staff is proposing the installation of bike lanes in 2020 between Trafalgar Avenue and Ottawa Street North, connecting a school, community centre and the Dom Cardillo Trail. A public open house is behind held on Tuesday March 10, 4-7 pm at Stanley Park Community Centre. Expectations of Committee Comments on the project are welcome. The committee is asked to consider a motion in support of the project. 5. Advisory Committee Meeting Report From: Matt Rodrigues, Committee chair Overview The Compass Kitchener Advisory Committee hosted a gathering of all chairs and vice chairs of advisory committees to discuss potential areas of collaboration towards the city’s strategic plan. Expectations of Committee For information and discussion. 6. CAN-Bike Safety Courses From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview CAN-BIKE is a national program that fosters bicycle safety and recreation. Covering four skill levels, CAN-BIKE offers riders the confidence to bike on and off-road and in urban areas as their main mode of transportation. The City of Waterloo is offering a variety of CAN-Bike courses this spring and summer, which are available to Kitchener residents as well. Courses include:  NEW! Commuter Cycling Skills  Level 1: Fundamentals of Cycling  Level 3: Women Only Core Cycling Skills  Level 4: Advanced Cycling Skills Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee Expectations of Committee Committee members are encouraged to attend or invite others to attend. 7. Cross-jurisdictional collaboration From: Sarah Marsh, Ward 10 City Councillor Overview In past meetings, the committee has identified challenges for improving cycling and trails that arise from cross-jurisdictional boundaries. Expectations of Committee Discuss barriers and opportunities for more effective cross-jurisdictional collaboration.