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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKCTAC Agenda 2020-11-10 Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee: Agenda Office of the City Clerk Tuesday, Nov 10, 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 Miranda Burton, Natalie Wennyk, Sustainable Waterloo Region DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Project updates (15 min) 2. Downtown Cycling Grid (60 min) 3. Travelwise (20 min) 4. Iron Horse Trail Wayfinding (15 min) 5. Term in review (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 The Cycling and Trails Master Plan was approved by City Council! Construction projects are nearing completion. Expectations of Committee For information. 2. Downtown Cycling Grid 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. The design of the grid has reached 60% completion and is on track for a tender in early 2021. Expectations of Committee Committee members are asked to review detailed construction drawings found at https://www.engagewr.ca/downtown-cycling-grid and provide questions or comments to improve the design. The committee may choose to pass a motion in support of the project and designate a member to be a delegation to City Council. 3. Travelwise From: Miranda Burton, Natalie Wennyk, Sustainable Waterloo Region Overview TravelWise is a workplace program available to employers across Waterloo Region. TravelWise aims to encourage employees to take transit, cycle, walk and carpool to work instead of driving alone. Members have access to various services that make sustainable transportation the easy choice in Waterloo Region. The TravelWise Team will be introducing some key aspects of the program and then open up the floor for questions and discussions. COVID-19 has had a profound impact on commuting in the Kitchener Cycling and Trails Advisory Committee Waterloo Region, and staff is looking to understand what next steps the program should take to better serve the community. Expectations of Committee For discussion. 4. Iron Horse Trail Wayfinding From: Liz Christensen, city staff Overview City staff will provide an update on the IHT wayfinding. The consultant has completed the work and staff will present proposed plans to the committee. Expectations of Committee City staff welcome feedback. 5. Term in review From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview This is the final meeting of this committee’s term – thank you! Expectations of Committee Please share personal highlights of your time on the committee. What was enjoyable? What are you proud of? What have we achieved together?