Adoption of the Minutes

Moved by J. Macasaet-Bondy, seconded by E. van Wageningen,
That the minutes of the Windsor Bicycling Committee of its meeting held January 14, 2020 BE ADOPTED as presented.
Carried.

4. Business Items

4.1  Active Transportation Master Plan Update

J. Hagan reviews the memorandum dated July 20, 2020 entitled “Mid -year Update: 2020 Cycling Initiatives”. He advises this memorandum summarizes the cycling policy and infrastructure initiatives that are currently underway or have been completed in 2020.

In terms of the Cycling Policies, J. Hagan provides the following comments:

• Vision Zero Policy – When recruitment for the Vision Zero Stakeholder Group occurs, the WBC will be invited to identify a representative to participate in the Stakeholder Group (pending approval by the Striking Committee).

• Bicycle Parking Policy – Work done to date is primarily a community comparison of approaches used in other jurisdictions. The WBC will be consulted at key points in policy development.

• Complete Streets Policy – Work done to date is primarily a community comparison of approaches used in other jurisdictions. The WBC will be consulted at key points in policy development.

• Traffic Calming Policy Update – The WBC will be invited to provide comments on the draft policy. A key component of the update will be to harmonize the Traffic Calming Policy with the recommendations of the Active Transportation Master Plan.

E. Valvasori remarks that there are pathways in the ANSI (area of natural and scientific interest) that require the addition of dirt as there are muddy conditions. J. Hagan responds that this is a maintenance issue typically addressed by parks. He notes his role is to define where the new trails will be constructed.

In response to a question asked by E. Valvasori regarding potholes, the Chair recommends concerns be emailed to the 311 Call Centre. J. Hagan suggests taking a photo to pinpoint the exact location of the pothole(s).