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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTAC 2018-09-26 Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge 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 September 26, 2018 at 7:04 pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Councillor Kiersten Duncan Kina Roy, Chair Dave Rush Kim McLennan Constable Cheryl Heber Susan Carr Wayne Stevens, Vice Chair STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Purvez Irani Amanda Allen ABSENT lneke Boekhorst Franklin Salguero Paul Yeoman 1. CALL TO ORDER Council Liaison Member at Large, Youth Representative Cycling Representative Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness Representative Ridge Meadows RCMP -Traffic Services School District No. 42 Seniors Community Representative Manager of Transportation/ Staff Liaison Committee Clerk Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association Member at Large Member at Large 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA R/2018-008 It was moved and seconded That the agenda for the September 26, 2018 Active Transportation Advisory Committee be amended to add Item 5.2 Bus Location at Maple Meadows and that the agenda as amended be approved. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES R/2018-009 It was moved and seconded That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated July 25, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes September 26, 2018 Page 2 of 4 4. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4.1. Speed limit consideration on Dewdney Trunk Road from 222 Street to 227 Street The Staff liaison provided a summary of the reports to Council in regards to speed limits, artificial speed reduction and considerations such as an increased greenhouse gas footprint, traffic congestions and impacts to public transit. There was discussion on alternates to speed reduction, the effects of the newly installed flashing crosswalks along Dewdney Trunk Road, and the potential new travel lanes from the upcoming development along the North side of Dewdney Trunk Road from 224 Street to Brown Avenue. Note: Councillor Duncan left the meeting at 7:19 pm and returned at 7:24 pm. R/2018-010 It was moved and seconded That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee is not prepared to recommend a speed limit reduction along Dewdney Trunk Road from 222 Street to 227 Street. CARRIED Dave Rush, Kino Roy -OPPOSED 4.2. Active Transportation Technologies and Programs The Chair outlined the general operations of a bike share program as a means of public transportation for cities or densified areas within a city. There was general discussion on a bike share program. The Chair reported on an upcoming scooter share program and there was discussion on car sharing programs. Additional data will be sought from bike share companies to see if their research indicates a population threshold that will support a shared bike program and if they are currently operating a program in a city with a comparable population to Maple Ridge. 4.3. 240 Street Bike Lane Extension The Staff liaison reported how the current Strategic Transportation Plan addresses incorporating bike lanes along 240 Street. A new Strategic Transportation Plan is under development that will include updates to bike connectivity in the community. There was discussion on the separation of cyclists and vehicles and the coordinated development of cycling in the city and the Staff liaison shared plans to utilize newer technology to count traffic, bicycles and pedestrians in order to gather accurate data. The Counc il liaison encouraged the committee to investigate bike lanes and make a recommendation to Council for their consideration in requesting future developments include the recommended type of bike lane. The Cha ir shared the City of Vancouver Transportation Design Guidelines: All Ages and Ab ilities Cycl ing Routes https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/design-guidelines-for-all-ages-and- abilities-cycling-routes.pdf . Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes September 26, 2018 Page 3 of 4 ----\ i 4.4. 2019 Business Planning There was discussion on safe routes to school and on developing transportation guidelines for bikes and pedestrians. There was discussion on the upcoming B line bus and bus shelters and on prioritizing walk sheds around rapid transit area for improvements. 5. CORRESPONDENCE Note: Councillor Duncan excused herself from discussion of Item 5.1 at 8:14 pm as she lives in the vicinity of the application. 5.1. Polygon/Morningstar Development 2015-297-RZ Letter dated August 13, 2018 from Barry Bellamy, Co-Chair HUB Cycling, retracting HUB support for the Polygon/Morningstar development at 232 Street and Lougheed Hwy. Letter dated September 10, 2018 from Jackie Chow, HUB Cycling, regarding the active transportation connection. The Staff liaison provided comments on the City of Maple Ridge review after the design was brought to attention by HUB. The multi-use pathway in the final design now meets TAC standards. Ms. Chow answered questions from the committee and there was discussion on whether the committee could review specific designs on future developments. Note: Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 8:28 pm . 5.2 Bus Location at Maple Meadows The Council liaison shared an email from a resident with regards to the relocation of the C7 44 7 bus stop at the Maple Meadows West Coast Express Station . There was discussion on bus size and the possibility of Translink installing a bus shelter or lighting at the relocated stop. The Council liaison will forward email to the Staff liaison for follow up. 6. QUESTION PERIOD Jackie Chow enquired on the street design of 207 Street and the multi-use bi-directional path. The Staff liaison confirmed there will be opportunity for public input as the preliminary design will go to public consultation prior to final design. Ms. Chow enquired on improving access for cycling connectivity South of Lougheed. The Staff liaison advised on the plans to update the Strategic Transportation Plan and interim concepts around a multi-use pathway connection on 117 Avenue from Laity Street to 203 Street. Ms. Chow shared concerns with bi-directional multi-use pathways. Ms. Chow exten ded an invite from HUB to take any interested committee members on a cycling tour around the community. 7. ROUNDTABLE Dave Rush reported on improvements to the dip at 123 Avenue and 207 Street but noted a lack of lane markings to guide cyclists into the bike lane. Active Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes September 26, 2018 Page 4 of 4 8. Wayne Stevens enquired on the process of speeding complaints and the Council liaison advised of the typical manner in which the City of Maple Ridge responds to traffic complaints. There was discussion on speeding in certain corridors of the city. Kim McLennan reported on the walkability study conducted around the downtown core by the age and dementia friendly initiatives and will present the completed report at a future meeting. Ms. McLennan advised of work underway on a dementia friendly presentation and training for City staff and Council. K. Roy, Chair /aa