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HomeMy WebLinkAboutATTAC Agenda 2022-04-12 Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee: Agenda Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Office of the City Clerk 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Kitchener City Hall nd 200 King St.W. - 2 Floor Online Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 Chair – Matthew Rodrigues Vice-Chair – Victoria Hand Beginning March 1, 2022, the City of Kitchener has aligned with provincial changes to COVID-19 restrictions and City Hall is now open for in person services, but appointments are still being encouraged. The City remains committed to safety of our patrons and staff and continue to facilitate electronic meeting participation for members of the public. Those people interested in participating in this meeting can register to participate electronically by contacting the Committee Administrator at Darren.kropf@kitchener.ca. Written comments will be circulated prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994. DELEGATIONS Brian Pincott, Velo Canada Bikes AGENDA ITEMS 1. National Volunteer Week (5 min) 2. Pedal Poll 2022 (30 min) 3. Complete Streets 2024 Reconstructions (25 min) 4. Ontario Bike Summit recap (15 min) 5. Mexico City's "Move By Bike" Sundays (10 min) 6. Bike Month: June 2022 (15 min) 7. Bike Parking (10 min) 8. Staff updates (10 min) COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATORS  Darren Kropf  Liz Christensen  Ivan Balaban Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee 1. National Volunteer Week From: Darren Kropf, Ivan Balaban, Liz Christensen, city staff Overview The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection is at the heart of healthier individuals and stronger communities. Empathy is a quality that can help people relate to others and build awareness around different experiences. It connects people in ideas and actions and helps create bonds forged in common goals and aspirations. Volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others. It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society. Expectations of Committee Thank you for being a volunteer! 2. Pedal Poll 2022 From: Brian Pincott, Executive Director, Velo Canada Bikes Overview Vélo Canada Bikes, founded in 2012, is a national non-profit organization working to build a bicycle friendly Canada. We are the national voice and organizing body for promoting cycling as a means of everyday transportation and recreation. Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo is returning June 2022. Volunteers stationed across the country will observe cyclists pass by, collecting valuable data on who is biking and where. The poll helps to capture travel pattners, work toward inclusion and address climate change. Learn more and read the results of the 2021 Peal Poll at https://www.velocanadabikes.org/pedalpoll/. Join us and invite others to participate in Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo, Canada’s National cyclist count! Expectations of Committee For information. Please indicate if you might be interested in volunteering. 3. Complete Streets 2024 Reconstructions From: Complete Streets Subcommittee Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee Overview The following streets are scheduled for reconstruction in 2024:  Frederick - Bruce to Victoria  East Ave – Frederick to Krug  Wilson - North End to Fairlawn  Lawrence - Victoria to Karn  King - Ottawa to Stirling (Comments Received In 2021)  Three streets in St Mary’s Hospital neighbourhood: o Admiral Rd ‐ Marlborough Ave to Farnham Ave o Marlborough Ave ‐ Admiral Rd to Belmont Ave W o Roxborough Ave ‐ Highland Rd W to Farnham Ave Expectations of Committee Discussion on the memo from the Complete Streets subcommittee. Following revisions, the committee may choose to pass a motion in support of submitting the memo of comments to city staff for consideration. 4. Ontario Bike Summit From: Bart Forwell, committee member Ivan Balaban, city staff Overview The Ontario Bike Summit is the premier cycling conference in Ontario, hosted by Share the Road coalition and partners. This year’s theme is “Resilience through Bicycle Friendly Communities” and was attended by Bart Forwell on behalf of ATTAC and Ivan Balaban. Expectations of Committee For information. 5. Mexico City’s “Move By Bike” Sundays Overview Mexico City's "Move By Bike" Sundays (open streets) aim to increase physical activity for health and wellness, to promote public education on cycling, including allowing people to build the confidence to use a bike as a mode of transportation, and to promote the use of bicycles as a sustainable form of transportation and recreation. The route, over 50km in length, allows cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians to safely spend time on the streets, while bike school for kids, yoga, dance, and fitness classes are offered to create a vibrant experience. A video and pictures will be shown of the event. Expectations of Committee For information and to inspire future events and programming. Kitchener Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee 6. Bike Month: June 2022 From: Darren Kropf, city staff Overview Bike Month is celebrated annually in June by municipalities, organizations and workplaces. Bike Month is an opportunity for people to try riding a bike for the first time, learn new skills, or simply have fun and connect with new people. It’s taking the time to rekindle the youthful magic of exploring your neighbourhood by bike or share that joy with the next generation of bike riders. Bike Month is a celebration of cycling. An Active Transportation Marketing and Events student from Conestoga College has been hired to coordinate events through Bike Month, as well as other events through the summer. The city will also be delivering an awareness and education campaign to encourage use of the Downtown Cycling Grid and provide education on how all street users should use the new types of infrastructure. Expectations of Committee Share ideas for events and initiatives to recognize Bike Month this year. 7. Bike Parking Overview As the City continues to invest in a City-wide network of cycling and trails infrastructure, there is a need to consider the important role of bicycle parking across the city to allow cyclists to lock their bike at end-of-trip destinations (e.g., stores, main street areas). The Cycling and Trails Master Plan identifies a number of recommendations related to the provision of bicycle parking. The Bicycle Parking Subcommittee discussed the opportunity for the City to track requests and develop a standing budget item to be able to respond to user and business owner requests for bicycle parking, similar to other smaller-scale standing infrastructure items (e.g., pothole repair). Expectations of Committee To discuss the opportunities and issues associated with the idea and to inquire with City staff what options may be feasible. 8. Staff updates From: Darren Kropf, Liz Christensen, Ivan Balaban, city staff Overview City staff will provide updates on a variety of projects underway. Expectations of Committee For information.