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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, held in the
Blaney Room, at Maple Ridge City Hall on June 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ahmed Yousef Council Liaison
Vijay Soparkar, Chair Member at Large
Zane Rossouw Member at Large
Jordan Arsenault Member at Large – Youth Community
Cpl. Steven Martin Ridge Meadows RCMP – Traffic Services
Colette Trudeau School Trustee
Gary Hare, Vice Chair Seniors Community Representative
Ineke Boekhorst Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Jennifer Wright Member at Large - Cycling Representative
Kim McLennan Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
Representative
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Purvez Irani Manager of Transportation / Staff Liaison
Michelle Isley Administrative Assistant
GUESTS
Councillor Meadus Council Liaison – alternate
Jackie Chow HUB Committee
ABSENT
Eric Phillips Member at Large
Pascale Shaw School Trustee – alternate
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2019-008
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the June 26, 2019 Active Transportation Advisory Committee be approved
as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2019-009
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated
May 29, 2019 be amended to add that under Item 8 Roundtable, it was noted that 3 positions
were vacant: 2 Members at Large and 1 Youth Representative.
CARRIED
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4. DELEGATION
Ms. Chow provided a verbal report and update from the HUB Committee.
5. QUESTION PERIOD – Nil
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
New Members at Large were welcomed – Jordan Arsenault and Zane Rossouw followed by
roundtable introductions.
6.1 Bicycle Registry Program – 529 Garage
Members were informed this webpage/tool is available for registering your bicycle.
6.2 Process for Road Safety Related issues and correspondence
The staff liaison provided a handout regarding the process/methods and instructions to submit
“Traffic and Transportation Related Concerns”. He advised that since this was an Active
Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) any road safety related issues of concern, separate
from active transportation, are to be requested through the City’s Action Request system for
action/investigation by the appropriate department.
6.3 School Cycling Education
Ms. Wright provided an overview of HUB and shared handouts.
6.4 Cycling Resources
(covered under 6.3)
6.5 Spot Improvements
Ms. Wright clarified that spot improvements are minor issues, such as signage, pavement
markings, etc., and 20 locations have been identified and she will provide further information.
6.6 Update on the City’s participation in road safety programs for schools
The staff liaison reported on Road Safety Programs, both past and present. It was noted that
ICBC’s piloted Safer City Program was terminated after five years from inception (2000-2005).
The City continues ongoing participation with HUB, local PAC groups, Drive to Five program with
schools, and partnership with ICBC and RCMP - a kids card campaign to encourage slower
speeds in school zones.
7. CORRESPONDENCE
The staff liaison provided a verbal update to past correspondence regarding a right-turn lane
arrow at 256 Street and Dewdney Trunk Road.
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8. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided updates and reports on relevant transportation related activities.
9. ADJOURNMENT – 8:09 pm.
“original signed by Chair”
Vijay Soparkar, Chair
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