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City of Maple Ridge
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, held in
Suite 300 in the Maple Ridge Business Centre at Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Fraser Health
Council Liaison
Cycling Rep
Member at Large
Alexander Lui
Councillor Duncan
David Rush
Franklin Salguero
lneke Boekhorst
Kino Roy
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Youth Rep
Wayne Stevens
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
David Pollock
Sunny Schiller
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Bijan Naghipour
Cpl. Steven Martin
Lisa Beare
Seniors Rep
Staff Liaison / Municipal Engineer
Committee Clerk
Member at Large
Ridge Meadows RCMP -Traffic Services
School District 42 Rep
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
The Council Liaison called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R17-002
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda dated February 22, 2017 be adopted.
3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R17-003
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of January 25, 2017 be approved.
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4. CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR ELECTIONS
R17-004
It was moved and seconded
That Paul Yeoman be elected Chair of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for
2017.
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R17-005
It was moved and seconded
That Kino Roy be elected Vice-Chair of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for
2017.
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Paul Yeoman began chairing the meeting.
5. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Speed Limits in Town Centre
The Committee discussed speed limits in the Town Centre in response to a request
from Council. The Staff Liaison provided study and data information on speed limits
in various provinces and municipalities across Canada, including a pilot project in the
City of Victoria .
R17-006
It was moved and seconded
That ATAC recommends speed limits not be reduced in the Town Centre.
CARRIED
R17-007
It was moved and seconded
That the Staff Liaison provide information on road classifications, specifically in the Town
Centre, as well as examples of how road form may assist in the control of vehicle speeds.
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5.2 Cycling on Sidewalks
R17-008
The Staff Liaison provided background information on the topic of cycling on
sidewalks. The Committee discussed the topic in response to a request from
Council.
It was moved and seconded
That the Staff Liaison canvas emergency first responders to ascertain if there is data related
to accidents on sidewalks, specifically between cyclists and pedestrians.
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It was agreed to add a discussion of a proposed multi use path under Correspondence.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
In regards to a concern raised regarding the estimated cost of a proposed multi use path on
117 Ave the Staff Liaison provided a breakdown of costs for the proposed multi-use path on
117 Ave as well as actual costs to construct the multi-use path on Lougheed Highway
between Laity Street and 216 Avenue. It was noted that staff were undertaking a review of
the scope for the 117 Ave project in an effort to reduce costs.
7. ROUNDTABLE
Alexander Lui shared that Fraser Health is offering Active Communities Grants of between
three and five thousand dollars. Mr. Lui will share further details with the Committee.
Kino Roy shared his frustrations about parking on the protected bike lanes on 203rd . Mr. Roy
feels more enforcement of parking regulations is needed. The Staff Liaison noted that the
construction is not yet complete and affirmed that bollards will be installed to restrict
vehicles parking in the protected bike lanes.
Dave Rush asked about having HUB make a presentation to ATAC on lowering the speed limit
on 224th. It was suggested that HUB be invited to attend the next ATAC meeting to obtain the
information which will be provided by the Staff Liaison. Mr. Rush was appreciative to see
street sweepers out on the streets.
8. QUESTION PERIOD
9.
Mr. Eric Philips shared some of the experiences the Hammond area is having with large
trucks and asked about plans for truck routes. Information on the issue was provided by the
Staff Liaison.
ADJOURNMENT
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