CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010

CIVIC CENTRE – YORK ROOM

MINUTES

Attendance

Committee: David Rawcliffe, Vice-Chair Gordon Walter Arup Mukherjee Rachael Woodroffe Carole Robertson Christopher Sauer Agency Members: Megan Johnson-Lui, York Catholic District School Board Lindsay Rosien, York Region Health Pauline Gillen, York Region Health Vi Bui, York Region

Regrets: Wincy Tsang, Smart Commute 404-7 Gerald Corbett April Weppler Peter Miasek Adam Poon Staff: L. Mele, TDM Coordinator N. Letman, Recreation A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee convened at 7:05 p.m. with Mr. David Rawcliffe presiding as Chair.

1. MINUTES OF THE MARKHAM CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2010

That the first paragraph under item #3 be amended as follows:

The Committee suggested that the 2011 Business Plan be categorized into three sections:

• Vision – take from Master Plan and/or Greenprint
• CPAC Objectives – to provide advice and support to the Town on infrastructure, education/outreach and research
• Programs/Tactics – consisting of Infrastructure, Education/Outreach and Research

The following are the detailed programs to be included in the 2011 Business Plan; and,

That bullet 2, 6 and 7 under "Education Outreach" be amended:

· (bullet 2) Can-Bike – these are run by the Town or Region and include festivals, public courses and school courses. NO CPAC involvement – include as fyi only

· (bullet 6) Include the words " a pilot program is planned at Don Cousens Elementary School

· (bullet 7) Remove words "car free Sunday with"

That a bullet under "Research" be added:

· Conduct research on feasibility of Car free Sunday on some streets

Moved by A. Mukherjee

Seconded by G. Walter

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting held on

October 28, 2010 be adopted as amended.

CARRIED

2. TOOGOOD POND TO BOB HUNTER PARK

Consultation Strategy Overview

Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM Coordinator distributed a draft copy of the consultation strategy.

The Committee stated concern with the suggested number of meetings and that this process could delay the estimated target of the actual construction of the new trail. The Committee is suggesting that the proposed meeting schedule be reviewed. The Committee suggested that the first two Public Information Centres (PIC) be combined into one.

There was discussion regarding the consulting group Sustainable Trails and have them review the proposed location of the trail.

Moved by C. Sauer

Seconded by G. Walter

That Mr. Bill Goulding from Sustainable Trails be invited to a future meeting of the Cycling and Pedestrian Committee.

CARRIED

Cycling and Pedestrian Committee Representation

The Committee suggested that this appointment be deferred.

3. 5 YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

Mr. Mele advised the Committee that the "Cycling, Pathway and Trails - 5 year Implementation Program" report will be considered by the Development Services Committee on December 13, 2010 and indicated that the projects that require an Environmental Assessment would be bundled together following the endorsement of the program.

4. CPAC 2011 BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Mele delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Draft 2011 Business Plan advising that this is a first draft based on the Committee's previous discussions/suggestions.

The Committee discussed the design of the bike shelters and Mr. Vi Bui, York Region advised that the Regional Municipality of York is in the process of developing a standard bike shelter.

The Committee suggested the following amendments be made to the Draft 2011 Business Plan:

Slide 8 - add a bullet for accessibility

Create a new slide entitled "Major Mackenzie Drive East" and include the following action items: identify missing sections with implementation program and install other treatments (eg. signs).

Slide 9 - add a bullet for accessibility

Slide 19 - include the Thornhill Festival

Create a new slide entitled "Guided Walks/Tour"

There was discussion related to the expected participation of the CPAC members at the official opening ceremony for Major Mackenzie Multiuse Pathway and other suggested events. Staff suggested contacting Corporate Communications to further explore the opening of the Major Mackenzie Multiuse Pathway. The Committee suggested having the CAN BIKE instructors be representatives some of the other suggested events on behalf of CPAC.

5. 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE

The Committee suggested scheduling the January and February meetings for the second Thursday of the month.

The following items are to be included in the agenda for the January meeting:

· Research

· Reward program

· Outreach - level of participation

6. OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Mele distributed a handout entitled "Is your community bicycle friendly?" and a magnet for "wwwiCANwalk.ca"

7. ADJOURNMENT

The Cycling and Pedestrian Committee adjourned at 9:00 PM.