K. Dohring refers to the bike parking policy and asks if events will be included. J. Hagan responds upon review of similar policies in other municipalities, that events are not included. He indicates that they are looking at various aspects regarding the development of the bike parking policy and anticipates the final version will be brought forward in 2021.

The Chair states the ATMP has very specific language regarding what the city would like to consider in terms of policy and bylaws. He asks Administration as the comparative analysis is underway, are the next steps what is currently outlined in the ATMP. J. Hagan responds affirmatively.

E. van Wageningen suggests that future updates provided by the Transportation Planning Senior Engineer also include the timelines when the construction of a project is planned.

E. van Wageningen refers to an area of concern which is the turn around for the railroad tracks located on South Cameron near Devonshire Mall. She notes there are quite a few cyclists and pedestrians who frequent this area and she asks if interim measures can be done, i.e. replacing the worn dirt trail with asphalt. J. Hagan responds they are aware of this area and preliminary designs of what they would like to see long term have been completed. As the Committee has noted this is as an area of concern, it will be addressed sooner rather than later.

In response to a question asked by K. Acton regarding in terms of buffered and segregated bike lanes, is the city looking at integrating buffered cycle lanes into future designs coming forward, J. Hagan responds two locations have been identified – Hawthorne Road and the cycle track between Lauzon Parkway and Lauzon Road.

T. Ireland expresses concern regarding cycling along Riverside Drive and subsequently transferring to the walkway in the Sandwich Towne area. She questions what the long term goals for Riverside Drive are. J. Hagan responds the ultimate vision for Riverside Drive is to go from the east end to the west end. . In this regard, the city is actually doing property acquisitions for the next phase. He adds information regarding the Riverside Drive Vista Improvements Program, is available on the City’s website.

J. Macasaet-Bondy refers to the Dougall Avenue – Ouellette Place/Eugeni intersection. She advises that there are many more people cycling on this route now and adds that the gaps are being noted. She requests that improvements to this section be prioritized as it is important to establish a strong north/south connection. J. Hagan replies that this section is to be reconstructed with bike facilities on it.

The Chair reports that the Official Opening of the Walker/Rhodes Industrial Trail will be held on July 20, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.