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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
MAY 17, 1982
CD-25-82
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF BY-LAW NO. 80-36
. REGULATING THE USE OF BICYCLES
OUR FILE: 10. 13. 104.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. For the consideration of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
On a number of occasions there have been requests made to review the
subject by-law for the purpose of improving the Town's ability to address
the concerns of the downtown merchants. It would apppear, that during
the cycling season, bicycle riders ignore the signs prohibiting the
riding or parking of bicycles on the sidewalks. The net effect is,
that pedestrian traffic is impeded in the shopping area.
Briefly, the subject by-law identifies sidewalks on streets in specific
areas of the Town of Newcastle as "sidewalks upon which the riding or
parking of bicycles or other vehicles is prohibited. " By-law No. 80-36
also provides that a fine of $5.00 will be levied if a person is convicted
of any breach of the provisions of the by-law. Enforcement is not addressed
in the by-law and it is the opinion that where the by-law is silent the
enforcement is undertaken by the Durham Regional Police Department not
Town staff.
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IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE THEREFORE, TO CONSIDER TWO ALTERNATIVES:
1. Pass a resolution requesting that the Durham
Regional Police Department undertake a vigorous
program of enforcement, or;
2. Consider the by-law as being unenforceable and
repeal it.
Respectfully submitted,
David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T.
Town Clerk.
DWO/ms
Attachment: By-law No. 80-36
cc: J. Kirkland
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