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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, March 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Bijan Naghipour
Cpl. Steven Martin
Councillor Masse
David Rush
Franklin Salguero
lneke Boekhorst
Kino Roy, Vice-Chair
Paul Yeoman, Chair
Tara Abraham
Wayne Stevens
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
David Pollock
Sunny Schiller
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Lisa Beare
Councillor Duncan
Member at Large
Ridge Meadows RCMP -Traffic Services
Council Liaison -Alternate
Cycling Rep
Member at Large
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Youth Rep
Member at Large
Fraser Health
Seniors Rep
Staff Liaison / Municipal Engineer
Committee Clerk
School District 42 Rep
Council Liaison
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R17-009
It was moved and seconded
That .the agenda dated March 29, 2017 be amended to add Item 4.4 HUB Cycling Priorities
and Item 4.5 Haney Bypass Project and be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
3. MINUTE APPROVAL
R17-010
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of February 22, 2017 be corrected to show Paul Yeoman as being present,
and be approved as corrected.
CARRIED
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4. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 Cycling on Sidewalks
The Staff Liaison provided data regarding injuries caused by cyclists on sidewalks.
The Committee discussed the impact of the existing bylaw on pedestrian and cyclist
safety. Ms. lneke Boekhorst read a letter from the Board of the Downtown Maple
Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) requesting that Bylaw # 6704-
2009 ("Cycling on Sidewalks Bylaw") be rescinded. This request was unanimously
supported by the DMRBIA Board. The RCMP traffic safety perspective was provided
by Cpl. Martin.
It was agreed to hold Question Period as the next item.
5. QUESTION PERIOD
Cydney Stevenson -business owner on 224th -related her experience with customers
exiting her business and having near collisions with cyclists.
Don Mitchell -Senior's Society -shared the experiences of seniors using 224th.
Jackie Chow -cyclist -related her experiences cycling on Lougheed Highway.
Ivan Chow -explained different types of cyclists and how they are affected by speed limits.
Note: Bijan Naghipour entered at 7:13 pm.
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) R17-011
It was moved and seconded
That the Staff Liaison bring forward suggestions on reducing cyclist/ vehicle/ pedestrian
conflicts on 224th Street to a future ATAC meeting for review.
CARRIED
4.2 Urban Road Form -Downtown Core
4.3
4.4
The Staff Liaison provided information on road classifications within Maple Ridge, on
urban road design and on initiatives that encourage multi modal modes of
transportation. The topic was discussed by the Committee. It was suggested the
Staff Liaison provide capital spending plans for cycling upgrades to the Committee
for review.
Membership Update
Tara Abraham is currently serving as the Fraser Health representative. Ms. Abraham
provided information on Fraser Health's Healthy Built Environment program.
HUB Cycling Priorities
The Staff Liaison addressed questions raised by Dave Rush regarding specific cycling
routes. Mr. Rush reported that the City of Maple Ridge was recently recognized with
a "Biggest Leap Award " from HUB Cycling for the City's commitment in delivering bike
education to elementary students.
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4.5 Haney Bypass Project
The Staff Liaison provided information on the Ministry of Transportation plan for the
Haney Bypass.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
6.1 DMRBIA Letter re: cycling on sidewalks
6.2 Letter from Ms. Annette Morgan re: cycling on sidewalks
7. ROUNDTABLE
R17-012
Tara Abraham shared information on the Active Communities grants available through Fraser
Health. The deadline for applications has been extended. Any questions regarding the
grants should be directed to Ms. Abraham.
Kino Roy raised the issue of cyclists having to dismount to cross multi modal paths and the
possibility of amending the existing related Maple Ridge bylaw. The Staff Liaison
volunteered to provide more information on this topic at a future meeting.
Councillor Masse advised there is currently a petition before Council requesting that Council
advocate to CP Rail for a reduction in train whistles. The outcome of Council's decision will
be shared with ATAC.
It was moved and seconded
That HUB be invited as a delegation to an upcoming ATAC meeting.
CARRIED
An update on street sweeping will be provided by the Staff Liaison at the next meeting.
lneke Boekhorst will forward additional correspondence on the topic of cycling on sidewalks
to the Committee Clerk for distribution.
8. ADJOURNMENT
moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 pm.
Chair
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