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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-05Clarington If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee December 5, 2019 7:00 pm 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville Boardroom 1 C MINUTES Draft minutes not yet approved by Committee Present: Frank Barter, Jim Boate, Angela Bramley, Richard Oldfield, Bart Hawkins Kreps, Jerry Petryshyn, Rick Stockman, Jeanne Winters Regrets: Melissa Claxton-Oldfield, Councillor Janice Jones, Arnold Mostert Staff Present: Ron Albright, Rob Brezina, Kristin Bullied, Greg Bunker, Peter Windolf 1. Agenda Moved by Frank Barter seconded by Bart Hawkins Kreps. That the agenda be altered to add Durham Cycling Master Plan, School Safety Zone update and Bike Month. Carried 2. Minutes of September 5, 2019 Moved by Richard Oldfield seconded by Bart Hawkins Kreps. That the minutes of the ATSR meeting held on September 5, 2019 be approved. Carried 3. Discussion Items Waterfront Trail crossing at Park Road OPG requested the support of the AT&SR Committee to address the Park Road Waterfront Trail Crossing concerns as it is difficult for drivers to see the trail when turning from Energy Drive onto Darlington Nuclear Station Rd. OPG has made improvements by installing lighting and solar powered pedestrian crossing signals. Further improvements could include: improved signage for pedestrians/cyclists, barrier installation (e.g., jersey barriers), re-routing of trail and/or seasonal Closure. Committee members suggested to move the trail further south. Clarington staff will arrange an on -site meeting with OPG to determine the best route, Committee members will be notified of meeting date and can attend. In the meantime, Clarington will install trail size stop signs at the existing crossing. AT&SR vests, flags and tablecloth for public events Staff have been in touch with a supplier to create a logo, table banner and flags (draft attached). Committee would also like to purchase a tablecloth. Moved by Jim Boate Seconded by Rick Stockman That the Committee to move forward with purchasing the banner and flags. Carried Committee has requested a light -weight vest with ATSR wording to wear at community events. AT&SR Information brochures Wallet -size folding trail map will be updated. Looking for a map that shows all active transportation routes in Clarington that can be brought to events. Consider reaching out to Durham Region Active Transportation Committee to ask what materials they use. Rob Brezina to advise committee when Safe Schools documentation is available. The next Active and Sustainable School travel Committee meeting is scheduled for February 2020 in which further information regarding the status of these materials will be presented. Events update Family Safety Day: well attended despite poor weather; likely largest event Committee attends; fits mandate of Committee. 2 2020 Sports and Leisure Fair The committee attend last year's Fair at the Rickard Complex and would like to attend again in 2020. The event is run by the Community Services Department who will be contacted to provide the date and details of the 2020 Fair. Ontario Tech University — Improved Transportation Objective of the seminar was to gather and disseminate information related to improving transportation in the GTA and Durham Region. Four panelists provided their views on the existing state of our transportation systems and made suggestions on how to improve. All of the panelists emphasized the need to consider Active Transportation at the earliest planning stages of new developments. Please see attached for further details. University of Toronto Transit Research Institute This event brought together 35 experts in various fields to discuss urban transportation modes and `complete communities' which are designed to promote active and public transportation. Please see attached for further details. Oshawa Report on Improved Transportation: equipped a cyclist with sensors to monitor distance from vehicles while riding to assist in determining the safest bike routes. Traffic Calming options and concerns One of the most prominent concerns on Old Scugog Rd is speeding. To address this, Engineering has purchased semi -permanent solar -powered radar message boards that can display speeds or a message. Committee member would like to see some way to convey to drivers they have to share the road such as signage with pedestrian, cyclist and car. The radar message boards can display a message and staff will review the option to paint bike symbol on road. Engineering Dept. traffic staff to look into option of painting bike symbol on Old Scugog Rd. in Spring 2020. Concern regarding lack of lighting at the Pebblestone Rd and Courtice Rd intersection. Concern regarding large trucks speeding through the intersection of Regional Road 3 and Old Scugog Rd. Committee member was researching traffic calming measures such as bump outs and speedbumps and other methods that force drivers to slow down. Particular concern on West Beach Rd. Staff are looking to put together a traffic calming toolkit. Changing speed limits can be considered but must match roadside environments. Committee member suggested rumble strips, however staff indicated noise concerns for neighbouring buildings. 3 Ontario E-Scooter Pilot program Ontario is allowing the use of E-Scooters and each Municipality will have to decide if/how they will be used on roads, trails and parks. Max speed of e- scooters is 32 KPH. 4. Other Business Trail projects update Waterfront Trail paving through the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is now complete. Waterfront Trail paving from West Beach Rd to Bowmanville Ave is in progress but will carry over into the spring of 2020. Farewell Creek Trail Phase II: Engineering staff were recently informed that a portion of property along the trail route was acquired through an Ecological Gift Program and under the terms of this program, a trail may not be permitted. Staff are following -up with Environment Canada to confirm what would need to be done to allow trail construction across the ecological gift lands. Toyota Trail will be re -tendered with revisions to bring it within budget. Staff will make changes to the trail design to reduce the cost. Also now have to consider Orange Ambulance's proposed helipad as helicopters can no longer land at Bowmanville hospital. The preferred alternate location of the helipad conflicts with the planned Toyota trail. Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment This assessment provides recommendations for outdoor recreation needs in Clarington for the next 15 years, including recreational trails. The assessment won't recommend potential locations for new trails but it will gauge the level of support in the community. The final report will be submitted to Council in spring 2020. Active Transportation Masterplan An Active Transportation Master Plan is included in the Engineering Department proposed 2020 budget. If approved, staff would draft a Terms of Reference for the RFP and would obtain input from the Committee prior to finalizing. Durham Cycling Master Plan Durham Region is updating their Cycling Master Plan and will be forming a steering committee. School Safety Zone Update Funding was approved to hire a Travel Coordinator to work with a select group of schools throughout Durham Region. Staff met with the Travel Coordinator to complete a transportation safety audit around the two chosen schools in 11 Clarington - Charles Bowman Public School and St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School. Bike Month Bike month runs from May 27-June 30. May 27 is bike to Work Day, May 25-29 is bike to school week. Suggestion that Clarington promote biking during bike month Plowing multi -use trails Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering plow many of their multi -use paths during the winter season. Clarington has several sections of trail that are used year round. One of the most used sections of trail is in the Bowmanville Valley between Roenigk Dr. to Baseline Rd. Operations staff investigated the feasibility and cost for winter maintenance on that section of trail a few years ago. The AT&SR Committee would like Council to reconsider winter maintenance on this heavily used section of trail. The committee suggested that maintenance would include snow plowing only. If the creek floods and deposits ice chunks on the trail, the committee would not expect removal of the ice chunks to be part of this maintenance. Moved by Rick Stockman Seconded by Bart Hawkins Kreps That Clarington Council consider approving a pilot project to plow snow on the Bowmanville Valley Trail from Roenigk Dr. to Baseline Rd. during the winter. Carried 5. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:OOpm in Room 1 C. 6. Motion to Adjourn Moved by Jeanne Winters seconded by Jerry Petryshyn That the meeting adjourn at 9:55 PM Carried 5 Municipality of Clarington - Scrim Banner & Banner Flags REVISION -Rev 3 t Speedpro/magiag 4-1333 Thornton Rd. S - Oshawa, ON - L1J 8MB 905.728.4444 1 SpeedproDurham.ca It is the client's responsibility to ensure that the proof is correct in all areas. Please be sure to double-check spelling, grammar, layout and design before approving artwork. 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Customer: Municipality of Clarington Address: Phone: Email: pwindolf@clarington.net Contact: Peter Windolf File Name: MC_ScrimBanner_Flag.cdr Initial proof: 12/02/2019 Designer: Jessica Matthews CLIENT APPROVAL Upon final approval please print, fill in the red box and scan back a copy of this proof sheet to jessica@speedpro.com Full Name: Signature: Date Approved: November 21,2019 Frank Barter Report on ":Imp:roved r anspo:rtation" Seminar October 16,2019 The seminar was held at the Ontario Tech University, Business building, 2000 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa. '.Richard and :Frank were delegates from our Committee. The principal moderator for the day was Shilpa Dogra, Associate professor of Kinesiology, OTU. She introduced the speakers and outlined the proceedings for the day. Some of the VIPs were, Steven Murphy- President of OTU, Dan Carter- Mayor of Oshawa, John Henry -Regional chair. CSntaricr� .:� The Panel Moderators • ShIlpaVDgro, AssuciaLe Nrulussor, Kinesiology (Facullyuf Huilltli Sciences) J41119MOVIS00r, Dimetorof innovation and Transformation, City of Oshawa Panelists • Ranjit Gill, Transportation Engineer, City of Oshawa • Greg Evans, Director of the Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research, Untver,ity of Toronto • Meghanrt Lloyd, Associate Proressor, Motor Behaviour and Physical ACLiviLy LabOntario Tech University • Judy l:arvoiden, Eucutivi, Director, TransporUtion Reseamb InAILaLe., University of Toronto The objective of the seminar was to gather and disseminate information relating to Improved transportation in the GTA and Durham region. To accomplish this the procedure was divided into four panels with four professionals each who gave their view of the current situation and ideas of what can be done. After their presentations they were open to questions and suggestions from the delegates. The panellists topics were, .;healthy Inclusive Cities; Electrification and Automation; The role of Ride -sharing (Uber etc) and The big picture. Each of the four panels were quite detailed with emphases on getting people out of their vehicles and into a mind set .for Active transportation. An elaborate explanation of the Uber vs City transit in Innisfil, Ontario delved into monetary savings by that area with substantial savings 'to date. All of the speakers emphasized the need for better access to roads and areas for bicyclists and pedestrians starting at the planning stage. The seminar was recorded and is available on line from the OTU and is well worth watching -to see specifically what each professional has in -there mind and it is a good source to be accessed. https://meclias ite.uoit.ca/Meclias ite/Catalog/catalogs/mediasiteadmin-ub.2080�- event University of Toronto Transit Research Institute UTTRI brings together 35 experts from engineering, economics, policy, urban geography and planning and computer science. Urban transportation mode used by drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders. Complete communities provide options for getting around both your neighbourhood and the city. You don't need to drive or even own a car Iin a complete community, and it is possible to have a high quality of Life without one.. In contrast to more contemporary suburbs, which have been designed for getting around in a car, complete communities cater to pedestrians and are supported by exceptional public transit. They are great places to walk and cycle, not just for recreation but as a form of transportation. In these communities, you can walk to do yourgroceries, go to school, -get your hair cut or undertake everyday tasks. Transit is frequent and abundant for longer trips. They are ideal places for car share services, since using a car is one of a handful of movement options. Why do these options work in complete communities, but not elsewhere? Complete communities are planned and designed, with a mix of uses, combined or in proximity. As higher densities make local retail and services viable, the "nearness" of many uses makes walking/cycling pleasant, and makes it more likely that you will interact locally. University of Toronto Transit Research Institute UTTRI brings together 35 experts from engineering, economics, policy, urban geography and planning and computer science. Urban. transportation mode used by drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit riders. Complete` communities provide options for getting around both your neighbourhood and the city. You don't need to drive or even own a car in a complete community, and it is possible to have a high quality of life without; one.