CYCLING AND
PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
YORK ROOM,
MINUTES
Attendance
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Committee: Sandra McEleney, Vice-Chair Arup Mukherjee David Rawcliffe Gerald Corbett Carole Robertson, Accessibility Rep. Adam Poon Peter Miasek Rachael Woodroffe Agency Members: Silvana Farrace- Perry, Region of York, Community & Health April Weppler, TRCA Sgt. Courtney Chang, Loy Cheah, Region of |
Staff: L. Mele, TDM
Coordinator A. Tari, Committee
Clerk Observers: Steven Hood |
The Cycling and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee convened at
1. WELCOME
The Chair welcomed all members to the meeting and
introduced the two new Committee members Mr.
2. MINUTES OF THE CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON
Moved by C. Robertson
Seconded by G. Corbett
That the minutes of
the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting held on
CARRIED
The Committee inquired about the proposed
bike racks on the VIVA and York Region transit.
Mr. Loy Cheah, Region of York, Director Infrastructure Planning advised
the Committee the funding is in place and that it comes from Metrolinx. He indicated that the program is expected to
begin this year, beginning with the Yonge Street route and expanding to the
Highway 7 route, and that the entire fleet is expected to be completed within a
year.
3. ELECTION OF THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Moved by C. Robertson
Seconded by A. Mukherjee
That Ms. Sandra McEleney be nominated as Chair
and Mr. David Rawcliffe be nominated as Vice-Chair for the Cycling and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by R. Woodroffe
Seconded by G. Corbett
That Ms. Sandra McEleney be elected as the
Chair and Mr. David Rawcliffe be elected as the Vice-Chair for the Cycling and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
There was discussion about the term of the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Committee requested that Judy Kee, Committee Clerk, provide information regarding the length of the term and whether members can continue on an advisory Committee past their term.
4. 5 YEAR CYCLING, PATHWAYS AND TRAILS IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM
Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM
Coordinator provided the Committee with a brief history of how this project has
evolved. He indicated that the purpose
of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviewing the program (Key Map
Projects) is to indicate if there is anything missing or that should not be
included.
The Committee inquired
which of the listed project areas have been approved for completion in 2010 and
which ones offer an opportunity to close trail gaps throughout the Town. Staff advised that the draft alignment for
items 7, 10, 11 and 12 are all part of the 2010 proposed projects.
There was discussion
regarding funding and Provincial Grants.
The Committee requested that the “5-Year Implementation Strategy Memo”
be linked to the projects outlined in the “Key May Projects.” Mr. Mele confirmed that the “Figure 1 – 5
Year Implementation Key May” and the wording for item # 17 needs to be amended
and updated (to reflect the section that was recently constructed along
There was brief
discussion regarding paths that are for primarily for commuting and ones for
leisure purposes. The Committee
suggested that a column be added to the “Key Map Projects” indicating whether
the project area is for leisure or commuting purposes.
The Committee
discussed the materials being used for the multi-use pathways. Mr. Mele advised that the Town’s Operations
department prefer the use of concrete over asphalt and that they recommend the use of concrete
because of its durability and ease of snow and ice removal. The Committee suggested that Operations staff
be requested to prepare a memo outlining the reasons for using concrete over
asphalt and the cost benefits.
Moved by L. Cheah
Seconded by P. Miasek
That the Town’s
Operation department be requested to prepare a memo outlining the reason for
the use of concrete in place of asphalt for multi-use pathways.
CARRIED
Moved by A. Poon
Seconded by D.
Rawcliffe
That the Town’s
Operation department be requested to prepare a memo outlining the cost benefit
analysis for the use of concrete in place of asphalt for multi-use pathways.
CARRIED
5. 5
YEAR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
There was discussion
regarding sidewalks along
The Committee
discussed the proposed sidewalks scheduled for 2011 along Highway 48 and
whether that can be done sooner. Mr.
Mele advised the Committee that an Environmental Assessment (EA) is underway
for that section of Highway 48 accordingly the sidewalks would not be
constructed until the EA is completed.
The Committee inquired
of the criteria used to determine whether there should be a sidewalk or a multi-use
pathway constructed. Mr. Mele advised
the Committee that there are design guidelines that are part of the Master
Plan. He briefly explained the criteria
that are considered during this process.
The Committee requested that the design criteria be brought to the next
meeting and discuss whether a sub-committee should be established to review the
design criteria.
6. 2010
CPAC BUSINESS PLAN
That the above be placed
as the first item on the March 2010 CPAC agenda.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was confirmed to be:
YORK ROOM,
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by D. Rawcliffe
Seconded by C. Robertson
That the
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting adjourn. (
CARRIED