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City of Maple Ridge
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
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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/83240509508
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Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 832 4050 9508
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Territory Acknowledgement
The City of Maple Ridge carries out its business on the traditional and unceded territories of the
Katzie (q̓ic̓әy̓) First Nation and the Kwantlen (qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼәn̓) First Nation.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – January 31, 2024
4. DELEGATIONS
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Transportation Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan
5.2. Capital Project Insight – 123 Road Improvement Project
5.3. School Zone Safety – Leading Pedestrian Interval Update
5.4. 232 Street Interim Active Transportation Improvement Options
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
6.2. Council Liaison
7. TASK FORCE UPDATES
8. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC
9. ROUNDTABLE
10. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: May 29, 2024 Agenda Submission Deadline: May 15, 2024
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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Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
January 31, 2024
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 January 31, 2024, at 7:00pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Jenny Tan Council Liaison
Harsha Naidu (Virtual) Member at Large
Moreno Rossi Member at Large
Trish Coft Member at Large
Ashley van der Pouw Kraan Member at Large
School District No. 42 Board Trustee
Member at Large
Staff Liaison, Manager of Transportation
Gabriel Liosis (Virtual)
Ahmed Safdar
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Mark Halpin
Emily Davies Committee Clerk
1.CALL TO ORDER –7:04pm
1.1. Land Acknowledgment
M. Halpin called the meeting to order and provided the land acknowledgment.
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2024-TAC-001
It was moved and seconded
That the January 31, 2024, Transportation Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2024-TAC-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated November 29,
2023, be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4.DELEGATIONS - NIL
5.NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
New and returning members introduced themselves to the group.
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(A. van der Pouw Kraan arrived at 7:16pm)
5.2. Advisory Committee Overview
E. Davies provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and functions.
5.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
Committee members discussed and voted on the chair and vice chair of the Transportation
Advisory Committee.
R/2024-TAC-003
It was moved and seconded
That Trish Coft be appointed as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for 2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2024-TAC-004
It was moved and seconded
That Gabriel Liosis be appointed as Vice Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for
2024
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. 2024 Meeting Schedule
R/2024-TAC-005
It was moved and seconded
That the Transportation Advisory Committee adopt the 2024 meeting schedule as follows:
Wednesday January 31, 2024 at 7pm
Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 7pm
Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 7pm
Wednesday September 25, 2024 at 7pm
Wednesday November 27, 2024 at 7pm
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. Transportation and Municipal Government Overview
M. Halpin provided an overview of the municipal transportation frameworks guiding
municipalities in Canada. Topics included an overview of the Transportation Authority for
Municipalities, the key guides by the Transportation Association of Canada that establish
industry standards, and the Metro Vancouver and Regional strategic transportation plans.
Committee members asked questions and engaged in discussion.
5.6. 2024 Work Plan Discussion
M. Halpin led a discussion about the Committee’s top interest areas in Transportation to help
staff and council prioritize initiatives and create a framework for the 2024 work plan.
Committee members engaged in discussion.
(T. Coft left at 8:48pm)
6. LIAISON UPDATES
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6.1. Staff Liaison
M. Halpin provided an update on multiple ongoing projects related to Transportation. Topics
included school safety initiatives, improvements to pedestrian crossings and stop signs,
developing an occupancy scan for parking, and updating members on the Abernethy
extension.
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor J. Tan provided an update on the Bus Rapid Transit investment from Haney Mall to
Langley City.
7. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC – NIL
8. ROUNDTABLE - NIL
9. ADJOURNMENT – 8:58 pm
Trish Coft, Chair
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