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Transportation Advisory Committee
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 May 26, 2022
3.2 June 15, 2022
4.DELEGATIONS – NIL
5.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Welcome/Member Introductions
5.2 Advisory Committee Overview
5.3 Chair and Vice Chair Selections
5.4 2023 Meeting Schedule
5.5 2023 Draft Work Plan
5.6 Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
6.LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
6.2 Council Liaison
6.3 SD42 Liaison
7.QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
8.ROUNDTABLE
9.ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: April 26, 2023
Agenda Items Submission Deadline: April 12, 2023
QUESTION PERIOD
Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects
that are of concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak.
Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period.
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City of Maple Ridge
Transportation Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2022 Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC),
held via Zoom teleconference on May 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Chelsa Meadus Council Liaison
Charles Glover Member at Large
Jerry Kok, Chair Member at Large
Chris O’Brian Member at Large
Dylan Stott Member at Large
Jennifer Wright Member at Large
Korleen Carreras School District No. 42 Board Trustee
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Mark Halpin Staff Liaison/Manager of Transportation
Anja Nurvo Deputy Corporate Officer
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2022-TAC-007
It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for the Transportation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting dated May 26,
2022 be amended to add Parks Master Plan as Item 4.2 and be approved as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2022-TAC-008
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting dated February
23, 2022 be amended to show that Korleen Carreras was absent from the meeting and be
adopted as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4.DELEGATIONS
4.1. Parking Bylaw Update – Krista Gowan, Planner
Krista Gowan, Planner, reviewed the current Parking Bylaw, current options and trends in off-
street parking provisions and next steps. Staff answered questions from members and staff
requested that members provide any additional comments to the Staff Liaison.
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4.2. Parks Master Plan
Russ Brummer, Business Operations Manager for Parks, Recreation & Culture introduced the
process for the development of a Master Plan for Parks, advised that the draft Master Plan is
posted on the City’s website and includes several ways for the public to engage in the process,
and answered questions from members.
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Infrastructure Options that support Active Transportation
Allison Clavelle, Urban Systems Consulting, reviewed the British Columbia Active
Transportation Design Guide relating to bicycling, including options, challenges, and
considerations impacting design factors, and answered questions from members.
5.2 BC Active Transportation Design Guide – New Sidewalk Letdown Design
The Staff Liaison reviewed the new guidelines and advised that the improvements will be
phased in for new construction through new capital project requirements and for existing
sidewalks through the sidewalk rehabilitation program based on priorities.
Note: Chris O’Brian left the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
5.3 Strategic Transportation Plan Update
R/2022-TAC-009
It was moved and seconded
That a Transportation Advisory Committee Special Meeting be held on June 15, 2022 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to review the Draft Strategic Transportation Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the following:
• Regional TransLink 10-year Financial Strategic plan is moving forward.
• Strategic Transportation Plan will be back to TAC for further review in June then back
to Council July 12 for endorsement An STP implementation and funding strategy will
occur over the next year to help further advance the plan.
• Lots of projects are currently at the design state and will be going out for tender shortly.
6.2 Council Liaison
Councillor Chelsa Meadus provided an update on the following:
• Parks Master Plan represents 10 years of parks planning and it is important to get
feedback from members and from the public to Council.
• Council is currently reviewing options and policies around secondary suites and
affordable housing.
• Yennaden Lands has now been redesignated as light industrial.
• Council is updating community amenity contributions to be received from developers.
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7. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
Steve Ranta questioned whether Council could review the option of adding multi-use paths
now and whether this would be cost-effective now and lead to savings in the future. The Staff
Liaison advised that this can be reviewed further at the TAC Special Meeting schedul ed for
June 15th.
Trish Coft, SD42 DPAC Vice Chair, questioned who is responsible for providing bike racks,
payment in lieu of parking spaces for commercial and industrial uses around schools, and how
on-street parking is managed around schools, Staff Liaison advised that a safety analysis will
be conducted and some potential improvements in the area are planned, including road
stencils as part of the Think of Me program.
8. ROUNDTABLE
Members discussed transportation-related issues.
9. ADJOURNMENT – 9:14 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday,
September 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Jerry Kok, Chair
City of Maple Ridge
Transportation Advisory Committee
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC),
held via Zoom teleconference and in the Blaney Room, City Hall on June 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Chelsa Meadus
Jerry Kok, Chair
Jennifer Wright Member at Large
Chuck Glover Member at Large
Chris O’Brian* Member at Large
Dylan Stott Member at Large
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Mark Halpin Staff Liaison & Manager of Transportation
Arsh Dhillon Committee Clerk
ABSENT
Korleen Carreras SD42 Board Trustee
*Participated remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
1.CALL TO ORDER – 7:02pm
2.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2.1. Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
Staff Liaison, M. Halpin, introduced the consultant, Allison Clavelle, and provided an overview
and background information on the Strategic Transportation Plan (STP) progress.
A. Clavelle spoke to the purpose of the STP and provided a detailed presentation which
included the following:
•Project STP status
o Currently in Phase 4 of 5 and planned for Council discussion in July as that will
provide the third deliverable of the project
•Transportation Vision & Goals
•Format of the STP
o Seven themes (Complete Communities, Key Corridors, Walking/Rolling,
Cycling, Transit, Driving/Goods and New Mobility) will form chapters of the
Strategic Transportation Plan (STP) that outline corresponding strategies of
capital investments over a 30-year time horizon.
•Complete Communities – general discussion on the benefits of compact land-use in
the Town Centre and Lougheed Transit Areas to provide daily needs within short
distances promoting active transportation options and reducing reliance on
automobiles.
•Key Corridors
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o Discussion on Abernethy Way extension and proposed widening, 240 Street
Bridge extension, the future of 232 Street, Golden Ears Way widening and the
future of Highway 7.
•Walking/Rolling
o Walking improvements across the City identified (map). Proposed
improvements prioritize walking connections close to amenities in the Town
Centre and surrounding areas
Note: Chris O’Brian left the meeting at 8:03pm.
•Cycling
o Cycling improvements across the City identified (map). Questions and answers
provided on selection of routing and types of cycling facilities proposed.
General discussion on types cyclists that would use each facility.
•Transit
o Transit improvements across the City identified (map). Concerns identified with
service frequency east of 240 Street. Staff noted, they will continue to
advocate with TransLink for improvements as identified in the recently adopted
(2021) Maple Ridge- Pitt Meadows Area Transport Plan and Transport 2050.
•Driving/ Goods Movement
o Overview of Long-Term Road Network (map) provided.
•New Mobility
o Overview of how the City will continue to address advancements in
transportation with a regional approach to ensure consistency in Metro
Vancouver. The STP is designed for updates every 5 to 10 years to ensure
planning is in accordance with best industry practices.
Map Workshop Session
Staff Liaison, M. Halpin, and consultant, A. Clavelle, conducted a map workshop session with long
range maps for Walking/Rolling, Key Corridors, Cycling, Transit, Driving and Goods Movement. General
support noted for the collaborative process and proposed directions identified.
3.QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
4.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:21 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday,
September 28, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
Jerry Kok, Chair
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
TO: Committee Members MEETING:February 22, 2023
FROM: Committee Clerk
SUBJECT: Chair and Vice Chair Selection
BACKGROUND:
The goal of the Chairperson is to ensure that the Committee functions properly, that there is full
participation during meetings, that all relevant matters are discussed, and that effective decisions are
made and carried out.
There are three main spheres that the Chairperson has to manage:
•Assisting with the planning of meetings
•Running the meetings
•Ensuring that the Committee is achieving its goals
The Committee Clerk will chair the meeting as the Acting Chair until a new Chair is appointed or for the
duration of the meeting. During the meeting, the floor will be opened for Committee members to
nominate fellow members for the position of Chair and Vice Chair. In order for their name to stand, an
individual must accept the nomination.
If there are multiple nominations and nominees willing to serve, voting will be done through ballots. If
a Committee member is participating virtually, voting will be done virtually via Zoom. The Committee
member will send a private Zoom chat message to the Committee Clerk with their vote. The Committee
Clerk will compile all the votes and provide the results to the Committee.
The Committee Clerk will then ask if any member would like to put forward a motion that the selected
individual be appointed as Chair or Vice Chair for 2023. Once the Chair and Vice Chair have been
appointed, the meeting can be turned over to the appointed Chair or the Committee Clerk can continue
as the Acting Chair for the remainder of the meeting with approval from the newly elected Chair.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That _____________ be appointed as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for 2023.
That _____________ be appointed as Vice Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for
2023.
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Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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5.4
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
TO: Committee Members MEETING:February 22, 2023
FROM: Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: Draft 2023 TAC Work Plan
Draft Work Plan 2023:
Action Item Timeline
Placeholder
Maple Ridge and Metro Vancouver - Transportation Overview Q1
Present ICBC Road Improvement Programs Q2 & Q4
Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan Update & Next Steps Q2
School Safety Initiative Program Q2 – Q4
Highlight Engineering Transportation Projects Q2 & Q4
Strategic Transportation Plan Q1 – Q3
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Q2
Parking Bylaw Update Q2
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TO: Committee Members MEETING:February 22, 2023
FROM: Staff Liaison
SUBJECT: Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
Strategic Transportation Plan Discussion
Paper 3 – Overview of Themes, Strategies &
Actions
Information within this document summarizes Themes, Strategies and Actions identified in the City
of Maple Ridge Strategic Transportation Plan Discussion Paper #3. For more context on each of
these items please refer to Discussion Paper #3 located on the Strategic Transportation Plan
Website.
THEME 1 COMPLETE COMMUNITIES
Strategy 1.1 Link land use, transportation, livability, and climate actions to support a
complete, communities.
Action 1.1.1 In accordance with current City planning documents, concentrate growth and
density along the Lougheed Transit Corridor and within the Town Centre to create opportunities to
walk, cycle, and use transit.
Action 1.1.2 Continue to investigate opportunities for infill commercial and institutional
development, as well as advocating for improved internet connectivity in existing predominately
single-family neighbourhoods.
Action 1.1.3 Update Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 4800-1933 to ensure new
and improved streets follow Complete Streets principles, all ages and ability cycling practices, and
Universal Design practices for pedestrians.
Action 1.1.4 Partner with the development community to deliver complete, comfortable, and
connected walking and cycling facilities, high-quality transit amenities, and high-quality urban
design and placemaking features, particularly in higher density, mixed-use areas.
Action 1.1.5 Ensure that City capital projects, including utility improvements and civic institutions
work towards comfortable walking and cycling infrastructure.
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THEME 2 KEY CORRIDORS
Strategy 2.1: Design and deliver multi-modal transportation and public realm
improvements along key corridors that will move the City towards its overall goals
and objectives.
THEME 3 WALKING & ROLLING
Strategy 3.1: Complete community connections to ensure residents can walk to
important destinations like schools, commercial areas, and community centres.
Action 3.1.1 Fill in the gaps in the pedestrian network, prioritizing pedestrian facility investments in
locations with the highest potential for use.
Action 3.1.2 Ensure new developments provide active transportation connections that shorten
walking distances and provide a safe, comfortable, and pleasant public realm.
Action 3.1.3 Work with public agencies and other institutions (e.g. schools, hospitals, etc.) to ensure
that new projects are designed and oriented to prioritize walking to community destinations and
that new and existing sites provide pathway connections whenever feasible
Action 3.1.4 Enhance trails and pathways, identifying greenway corridors and formalizing
connections between community destinations and creating opportunities to recreate within the
City.
Strategy 3.2: Prioritize personal safety and comfort by ensuring walking infrastructure
is comfortable and accessible, including improved crossings and lighting.
Action 3.2.1 Implement Universal Design, including accessible curb ramps, detectable warning
surfaces, and audible pedestrian signals.
Action 3.2.2 Provide new crossing opportunities to support a connected pedestrian network where
warranted.
Action 3.2.3 Continue to support community and regional organizations in their initiatives to
promote walking, such as Safe routes to Schools, walking clubs and pedestrian safety education.
Strategy 3.3: Invest and partner for a walkable Regional City Centre and Lougheed
Transit Corridor Area to ensure most trips in these areas can be comfortably and
safely made by walking.
Action 3.3.1 Address sidewalk gaps and improve and accessibility in the Town Centre and the
Lougheed Transit Corridor Area
Action 3.3.2 Work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and developers to
construct new pedestrian infrastructure and enhance existing infrastructure on Lougheed Highway.
THEME 4 CYCLING
Strategy 4.1: Complete connections to community destinations to ensure that most
residents and visitors can easily and comfortably access amenities across the City by
bicycle.
Action 4.1.1 Develop a complete and connected cycling network, focusing on connecting
community destinations such as commercial areas, schools and community centres.
Action 4.1.1 Work towards upgrading existing cycling infrastructure on the Primary network
towards All Ages and Abilities and improving the comfort of cycling on the secondary network.
Action 4.1.2 Implement support facilities such as wayfinding, secure bicycle parking and end-of-trip
facilities to make cycling convenient.
Action 4.1.3 Work with developers to implement high quality cycling infrastructure.
Strategy 4.2: Partner to complete regional cycling network that connects to neighbouring
municipalities and to grow local and regional cycling.
Action 4.2.1 Work with the Ministry of Transportation and TransLink to deliver All Ages and Abilities
(AAA) cycling infrastructure along Lougheed Highway from the City of Pitt Meadows boundary into
the Town Centre.
Action 4.2.2 Work with the City of Mission, City of Pitt Meadows and Township of Langley to
implement and enhance cycling connections to neighbouring municipalities
Action 4.2.3 Work with Metro Vancouver to revise the Regional Greenways Network within the
road right-of-way and to make key connections to the Primary and Secondary cycling networks.
Action 4.2.4 Work with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to construct new
cycling infrastructure and enhance existing infrastructure on Haney Bypass and Lougheed Highway
east of the Town Centre
Action 4.2.5 Continue to support cycling education and promotion programs like Safe Routes to
School, Everyone Rides 4/5, Learn2Ride, and events like Bike to Work Week and Bike Valet
THEME 5 TRANSIT
Strategy 5.1: Continue pursuing land use planning that supports transit to ensure that
the community and transit are oriented around one another, promoting transit use.
Action 5.1.1 Support TransLink and Metro Vancouver priorities to align the transit network with
residential populations, ensuring that most residents live within 400m of the transit network.
Action 5.1.2 Continue to align mixed use land uses, density and transportation within the Town
Centre and Lougheed Transit Corridor.
Action 5.1.3 Leverage development to identify a new location for the Town Centre transit hub,
which will replace and update the Haney Transit Exchange.
Strategy 5.2: Partner for a more efficient transit system through bus speed and
reliability road network improvements.
Action 5.2.1 Work with TransLink and MOTI to work towards on-street bus rapid transit along
Lougheed Highway
Action 5.2.2 Work with TransLink to identify and implement transit priority measures that improve
bus speed and reliability along the FTN.
Action 5.2.3 Continue to promote West Coast Express improvements, including frequency and
hours of service improvements, to all levels of government, TransLink, and rail companies.
Strategy 5.3: Complete connections to community destinations to ensure that all
residents and visitors can easily and comfortably access amenities across the City and
the region.
Action 5.3.1 Improve walking access to transit stops and stations.
Action 5.3.2 Improve bus stop, transit exchange, and West Coast Express passenger amenities,
enhancing accessibility of bus stops.
Action 5.3.3 Improve multi-modal connections at bus stops, transit exchanges and West Coast
Expression stations.
THEME 6 DRIVING / GOODS MOVEMENT
Strategy 6.1: Completing the network to ensure that neighbourhoods and
destinations are connected to one another in an efficient way.
Action 6.1.1 Complete the arterial road network in developing areas, including completing the
Abernethy Way, 240 Street Bridge, Grant Avenue, 248 Street, and the Thornhill Access Roadway
Action 6.1.2 Work with developers to ensure that greenfield developments feature multi-modal
collector and local road networks that meets the City’s needs.
Action 6.1.3 Close gaps in the existing collector and local road networks
Action 6.1.4 Create a Dangerous Goods Route Network
Strategy 6.2: Widen and improve major roadways to accommodate recent and future
growth in Maple Ridge and neighbouring municipalities.
Action 6.2.1 Work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and TransLink to
implement improvements to major roadways
Action 6.2.2 Update the City’s Street classification network.
Strategy 6.3: Improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of operations at key
intersections.
Action 6.3.1 Address capacity and operational issues at key intersections.
Action 6.3.2 Continue the intersection safety program.
Action 6.3.3 Continue traffic control warrant assessment and investment program.
Action 6.3.4 Consider traffic operational systems improvements.
Strategy 6.4: Ensure proactive steps are taken to improve safety for vulnerable road
users and motorists.
Action 6.4.1 Continue the existing Traffic Calming Policy approach.
Action 6.4.2 Collaborate at a regional level to explore opportunities to introduce people first
neighbourhoods.
Strategy 6.5: Use transportation demand management to reduce the demand on the
road network, increasing efficiency
Action 6.5.1 Consider introduction of high occupancy vehicle lanes that are shared with transit key
locations.
Action 6.5.2 Review parking requirements in Bylaw 4350-1990, including changes that encourage
the use of car pooling and reduce parking minimums.
Action 6.5.3 Continue to work with TransLink to educate and promote the use of non-auto modes
of transportation.
Action 6.5.4 Continue to work with local businesses, stratas, Business Improvement Associations,
and the Chamber of Commerce to review and address curbside management requests.
THEME 7 NEW MOBILITY
Strategy 7.1: Support the ‘electrification’ of travel to ensure that the City can
accommodate future trends, and proactively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Action 7.1.1 Continue to install and expand electric charging infrastructure at community facilities.
Action 7.1.2 Ensure new electric charging infrastructure is a required minimum for new
developments.
Strategy 7.2: Explore the role of new ways of travelling, including car share (e.g. Evo,
Modo), ride share (e.g. Uber, Lyft), micromobility (bike share, electric bikes, scooter
share, etc.) in improving mobility for all.
Action 7.2.1 Collaborate at a regional level to regulate and manage micromobility devices and
shared micromobility.
Action 7.2.2 Encourage car share organizations to consider extending service to Maple Ridge,
particularly within the Lougheed Transit Corridor and Town Centre areas
Action 7.2.3 Ensure new developments provide for the secure storage and charging of electric
bicycle, cargo bicycles, and scooters and improve storage amenities at City-owned destinations.
Action 7.2.4 Subsequent updates to the STP will provide regular updates on advancement in
transportation technologies to ensure the City is prepared to accommodate future travel needs of
the community
Strategy 7.3: Coordinate for automation to ensure that the regional introduction of
Autonomous Vehicles is smooth and creates a positive impact on the transportation
network.
Action 7.3.1 Collaborate at a regional level to study the impacts of Autonomous Vehicles.
Action 7.4.1 Participate in Regional dialogue exploring Mobility Pricing.