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HomeMy WebLinkAboutATTAC Minutes 2022-05-10 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER May 10, 2022 The Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee met electronically on Tuesday May 10, 2022, at 4 pm. Present: M. Rodrigues, L. Dramnitzki, G. Piccini, J. Orita, G. Kirk, V. Jenkins, M. Jackson-Brown, B. Tracey, J. Brosheck, T. Slomke, Councillor S. Marsh, E. Bennett Staff: D. Kropf, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager L. Christensen, Multi-Use Pathways & Trails Project Manager I. Balaban, Active Transportation Planning Project Manager I. Sota, Active Transportation Marketing and Events Student B. Cronkite, Director, Transportation Services 1. Compass Kitchener all advisory committees meeting The city is embarking on developing a new strategic plan. Matt and Vicci attended on ATTAC’s behalf. Staff asked for input on how to engage as well as making the city more environmentally-friendly. There will be more opportunities to provide input. A summary of input will be collated and sent to the committee. 2. Bike Month I.Sota shared that the city is planning to host 3 events for Bike Month:  Bike Day, Saturday, June 11, 1:00-4:00 PM, Gaukel Street, partnering with racialized communities to reach underrepresented demographics in cycling  Cargo Bike Show & Ride, Sunday, June 12, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Gaukel Street, to showcase cool and unique bikes for families  Pride Ride, Friday, June 17, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, KW Counselling Services, 480 Charles Street East partnering with 2SLGBTQ+ communities Promotional items will be shared with the committee once completed. Suggestions from the committee included:  Make the free bike more prominent  Cargo bike event could have a contest for carrying heavy stuff  Put posters out at trails and/or hand out flyers  Avoid using the term BIPOC in promotions  would love to see the bike giveaway go to someone who doesn’t own a bike  Include on posters if bikes will be available for those who don’t’ have their own  Cargo bike show could have prizes for people who bring cool bikes. People could vote on their favourite  Will there be a registration form for the cargo bike show?  Can the cargo bike show include cool carriers for people or cats? ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER May 10, 2022 3. Subcommittee check-ins J. Brosheck notes that the Vision Zero subcommittee hasn’t met recently but will be meeting with F. Hosseini on Thursday afternoon. He has observed that Vision Zero is getting attention globally and the World Health Organization has been encouraging cities to promote street safety and reduce speed limits. There is a new Stokholm Declaration in 2021 that Kitchener could get behind. There is frustration with Vision Zero in some jurisdictions that strategies have not shown results and cities are trying to learn from past experiences. The federal government has offered an AT strategy and funding and the deadline has passed. B. Cronkite shared that the city has applied for federal funding for the final phase of the Downtown Cycling Grid and upgrading the Dom Cardillo Trail. Staff has also been sharing best practices on the Dutch Roundabout with federal counterpoints to encourage progress on safe AT roundabouts. J. Brosheck asked if there is a plan to relaunch Slow Streets and share a staff report on the data. I Balaban responded that staff reviewed the data from Slow Streets and found them not to be as effective as hoped to be. A report has not been taken to committee as staff is not recommending continuing that program but putting more focus on other forms of traffic calming. B. Cronkite added that there wasn’t a lot of support from the community on the program either. M. Rodrigues shared that the City of Kingston passed a new zoning bylaw that requires electric bike facilities and bigger space requirements for alternative style bikes. 4. Ontario Bike Summit recap I. Balaban shared some of his learning from the Ontario Bike Summit, including topics on fully protected intersections from the City of Ottawa, intermediate alternatives to fully protected intersection in the City of Toronto, the Toronto Bike Brigade, and reducing truck involved collisions. 5. Staff updates D. Kropf shared:  Downtown Cycling Grid construction is continuing well on Queen Street and Ontario Street.  The City of Kitchener recently won the Sustainable Commuting Award from Sustainable Waterloo Region for making a significant positive impact on commuting within the Waterloo region.  The cycling dashboard and progress report has been deferred to fall. I. Balaban shared: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES CITY OF KITCHENER May 10, 2022  Implementation of 40 km/h speed limit neighbourhoods has begun. Signs have been installed in 20 Neighbourhood Speed Limit Areas, postcards sent to residents, and marketing on social media is ongoing. 20 areas have been completed. There are 60 total areas throughout the City. Council approved a 3- year implementation timeline.  The Region of Waterloo’s staff report was passed by Regional Council in April. A modification was made to the report, to allow rental e-bikes. The City’s companion report will be going to Standing Committee on June 13, and City Council on June 20. The Region will be issuing an RFP this summer for rental e- scooters, e-bikes and bikes. L. Christensen shared:  All trail tenders are closed and awarded. Filsinger Park, Wilson Park and Erinbrook Park are to start in June.  The Transit Hub Trail is still underway. Paving is scheduled to start end of May for the connection between Joseph Street and King Street  Shoemaker Creek trail is scheduled to be completed this year (Homer Watson Blvd to Mill St)  Line painting and pedestrian/cycling symbols are being installed on the Traynor Trail in the next 2 weeks  A student has been hired again to capture trail view for trails and parks this summer. The student is here from May to August. Some of the priorities are: o Traynor Trail o Idelwood Park & Trail o Dom Cardillo Trail o Wilson Park o Walter Bean Trail o Lackner Blvd BMUT o McLennan Park J. Orita noted there are some awkward angles on the trail streetview. Staff will look into it. V. Jenkins asked for a status update on Delta Street construction. Staff will circle back with an update at next meeting. Meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.