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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKCTAC Agenda 2020-10-13 Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee: Agenda Office of the City Clerk Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020 Kitchener City Hall nd 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 200 King St.W. - 2 Floor Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 Online Chair – Matthew Rodrigues Vice-Chair – Victoria Hand Due to COVID-19 and recommendations by Waterloo Region Public Health to exercise physical distancing, City Hall is closed to the public. Members of public are invited to view this meeting electronically by contacting the Committee Administrator. While in-person delegation requests are not feasible at this time, written comments may be submitted, and electronic participation can be facilitated by contacting Darren Kropf at Darren.kropf@kitchener.ca. Delegates must register by 4:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the meeting in order to participate electronically. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. DELEGATIONS None. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Project updates (15 min) 2. Secure bike parking (15 min) 3. Cycling and Trails Master Plan (40 min) 4. Downtown Cycling Grid Engagement (20 min) 5. Social gathering (10 min) COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATORS  Darren Kropf  Liz Christensen Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 1. Project updates From: Darren Kropf, Liz Christensen, city staff Overview Projects scheduled for 2020 continue to make progress, including work on the Dutch Roundabout, Budd Park trail and more. Expectations of Committee For information. 2. Secure bike parking From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview The city opened two new secure bike parking facilities, in Duke & Ontario garage and Kitchener Market garages. Several new vertical bike racks were installed in order to maximize space. Expectations of Committee Committee members are asked to try the new bike racks and provide feedback on ease of use, and whether instructions are needed. Those who do not have access to the bike parking area can fill out the form and arrange a security pass in advance. 3. Cycling and Trails Master Plan From: Liz Christensen, city staff Overview The Cycling and Trails Master Plan has been completed, following several rounds of consultation with this committee and the community. Staff will provide a high-level presentation on the final plan. It is scheduled to be presented to City Council on October 19. Expectations of Committee For information and general questions. The committee may decide to make a motion in support of the master plan, in advance of its presentation to City Council. A delegation to City Council from the committee may accompany the motion as well. Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee 4. Downtown Cycling Grid Engagement From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview Following the input of over 4,000 residents through the city’s Strategic Plan and Cycling and Trails Master Plan, the Downtown Cycling Grid includes the installation of a continuous and protected cycling network that connects adjacent neighbourhoods to the downtown. Just like the ION LRT significantly reshaped the downtown, this project will transform how people move around by making it safe, comfortable and convenient for people of all ages and abilities to bike. A final round of consultation is scheduled to begin shortly, concluding in mid-November. City staff will describe the engagement plan and key stakeholders included in this round of consultation. Expectations of Committee Committee members are asked to share ideas for how they can engage the community in this final round of consultation. An opportunity to comment on the actual design of the grid will be provided to the committee in November. 5. Social gathering From: Matthew Rodrigues, committee chair Overview Last meeting, committee members welcomed the opportunity to meet outside in a physically-distanced gathering to celebrate the end of their term. Expectations of Committee Finalize date and plan to attend.