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City of Maple Ridge
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Meeting Access Information
Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings are held in a hybrid format. Members of the TAC and the
public are asked to join the meeting in-person in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall or remotely using
the following access information:
Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone
https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/84803232812
Or join the meeting using your phone
Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 848 0323 2812
1.CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Land Acknowledgement
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.ADOPTION OF MINUTES – February 22, 2023
4.DELEGATIONS
5.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Maple Ridge and Metro Vancouver – Transportation Overview
5.2. Off-Street Parking Bylaw Update
6.LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
6.2. Council Liaison
6.3. SD42 Liaison
7.QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
8.ROUNDTABLE
9.ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: June 28, 2023
Agenda Submission Deadline: June 14, 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
February 22, 2023
The Minutes of the Regular Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting held via Zoom teleconference
and hosted in the Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on February 22, 2023 at 7:00pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Jenny Tan Council Liaison
Jerry Kok, Chair Member at Large
Chris O’Brian, Vice Chair Member at Large
Charles Glover Member at Large
Trish Coft Member at Large
Elaine Yamamoto School District No. 42 Board Trustee (Alternate)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Forrest Smith Director of Engineering
Mark Halpin Staff Liaison, Manager of Transportation
Arsh Dhillon Committee Clerk
Elizabeth Murphy Clerk 3
ABSENT
Ashley van der Pouw Kraan Member at Large
1.CALL TO ORDER – 7:03 pm
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2023-TAC-001
It was moved and seconded
That the February 22, 2023 Transportation Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
3.1. May 26, 2022
R/2023-TAC-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated May 26, 2022 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.2. June 15, 2022
R/2023-TAC-003
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the special Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated June 15,
2022 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes
February 22, 2023
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4. DELEGATIONS – NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
New and returning members introduced themselves to the group.
5.2. Advisory Committee Overview
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk, provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and
functions. M. Halpin, Staff Liaison, described the mandate and ongoing work of the
Transportation Advisory Committee.
5.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selections
The Transportation Advisory Committee appointed Jerry Kok as Chair and Chris O’Brian as
Vice Chair for 2023.
R/2023-TAC-004
It was moved and seconded
That Jerry Kok be appointed as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2023-TAC-005
It was moved and seconded
That Chris O’Brian be appointed as Vice Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for
2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. 2023 Meeting Schedule
The Transportation Advisory Committee adopted a 2023 meeting schedule.
R/2023-TAC-006
It was moved and seconded
That the 2023 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting schedule be adopted as
circulated with amendment to meet on May 10, 2023 instead of April 26, 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. 2023 Draft Work Plan
The Transportation Advisory Committee discussed the 2023 Work Plan and forwarded the
recommendations to Council for approval.
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February 22, 2023
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R/2023-TAC-007
It was moved and seconded
That the amended Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved and forwarded
to Council for approval.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.6. Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
M. Halpin, Staff Liaison, presented an overview of the City of Maple Ridge Strategic
Transportation Plan. Topics included: project status, transportation vision, report format,
themes, and next steps.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
F. Smith and M. Halpin provided an update on the following:
• Yearly crosswalk assessment and improvements
• Abernathy widening from 230 Street to 232 Street
• Grants received for safety and road improvement initiatives throughout Maple Ridge
• Fern Crescent roundabout and active transportation modes
• Impact of BRT Action Plan from Translink to Highway 7
• Cycling education program for grade 6 and grade 7 students in School District No. 42
will be taught at all schools
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Tan provided an update on Council Strategic Planning and Translink services in
Maple Ridge.
6.3. SD42 Liaison
Trustee Yamamoto provided an update and overview on the School District 42 budget for
student bus programs.
7. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members provided updates and reports on issues and activities relating to
transportation in the community.
9. ADJOURNMENT – 9:09 pm
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February 22, 2023
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Arsh Dhillon, Acting Chair
Jerry Kok, Chair
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