Loy Cheah, Senior Manager, Transportation introduced and provided members of Committee with an overview of the Road Safety Update – Traffic Safety Audit Results.
Ali Hadayeghi of CIMA+, consultant to the City of Markham, delivered a presentation on the City-wide Traffic Safety Audit Results, including an overview of Collision Data, Network Screening, Systemic Safety Review and next steps in the development of a Road Safety Strategic Plan within the City of Markham.
Peter Miasek, representative of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC), addressed the Committee and expressed CPAC’s support for the development of a City-wide Road Safety Plan, and public education. Mr. Miasek requested that the Plan include an analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of the Vision Zero brand. Mr. Miasek also identified CPAC’s recommendation that the City consider the implementation of low cost traffic calming measures as referenced in the staff report and CPAC meeting minutes.
Elisabeth Tan, resident, addressed the Committee and suggested the Committee’s continued consideration in adopting the Vision Zero brand as part of a City-wide Road Safety Plan.
The Committee discussed the following relative to the Traffic Safety Audit Results:
- Effects of lowering speed limits on streets within the City of Markham; and
- Reviewing high traffic congested areas and reviewing potential traffic alternatives.
- Enhancing the safety and security of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure and routes;
- Strategies for addressing speeding and aggressive motorist behavior;
- Continued collaboration with regional partners; and,
- Developing a short- and long-term public education program and communications campaign on road safety.