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Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2023
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 February 22, 2023 at 7:00pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Jenny Tan
Jerry Kok, Chair
Chris O'Brian, Vice Chair
Charles Glover
Trish Coft
Elaine Yamamoto
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Forrest Smith
Mark Halpin
Arsh Dhillon
Elizabeth Murphy
ABSENT
Ashley van der Pouw Kraan
1. CALL TO ORDER -7:03 pm
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2023-TAC-001
It was moved and seconded
Council Liaison
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
School District No. 42 Board Trustee (Alternate)
Director of Engineering
Staff Liaison, Manager of Transportation
Committee Clerk
Clerk 3
Member at Large
That the February 22, 2023 Transportation Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
3.1. May 26, 2022
R/2023-TAC-002
It was moved and seconded
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated May 26, 2022 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3.2. June 15, 2022
R/2023-TAC-003
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the special Transportation Advisory Committee meeting dated June 15,
2022 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS -NIL
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. Welcome/Member Introductions
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New and returning members introduced themselves to the group.
5.2. Advisory Committee Overview
A. Dhillon, Committee Clerk, provided a general overview of Committee proceedings and
functions. M. Halpin, Staff Liaison, described the mandate and ongoing work of the
Transportation Advisory Committee.
5.3. Chair and Vice Chair Selections
The Transportation Advisory Committee appointed Jerry Kok as Chair and Chris O'Brian as
Vice Chair for 2023.
R/2023-TAC-004
It was moved and seconded
That Jerry Kok be appointed as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
R/2023-TAC-005
It was moved and seconded
That Chris O'Brian be appointed as Vice Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for
2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. 2023 Meeting Schedule
The Transportation Advisory Committee adopted a 2023 meeting schedule.
R/2023-TAC-006
It was moved and seconded
That the 2023 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting schedule be adopted as
circulated with amendment to meet on May 10, 2023 instead of April 26, 2023.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. 2023 Draft Work Plan
The Transportation Advisory Committee discussed the 2023 Work Plan and forwarded the
recommendations to Council for approval.
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R/2023-TAC-007
It was moved and seconded
That the amended Transportation Advisory Committee Work Plan be approved and forwarded
to Council for approval.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.6. Strategic Transportation Plan Overview
M. Halpin, Staff Liaison, presented an overview of the City of Maple Ridge Strategic
Transportation Plan. Topics included: project status, transportation vision, report format,
themes, and next steps.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
F. Smith and M. Halpin provided an update on the following:
• Yearly crosswalk assessment and improvements
• Abernathy widening from 230 Street to 232 Street
• Grants received for safety and road improvement initiatives throughout Maple Ridge
• Fern Crescent roundabout and active transportation modes
• Impact of BRT Action Plan from Translink to Highway 7
• Cycling education program for grade 6 and grade 7 students in School District No. 42
will be taught at all schools
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Tan provided an update on Council Strategic Planning and Translink services in
Maple Ridge.
6.3. SD42 Liaison
Trustee Yamamoto provided an update and overview on the School District 42 budget for
student bus programs.
7. QUESTION PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC -NIL
8. ROUNDTABLE
Committee members provided updates and reports on issues and activities relating to
transportation in the community.
9. ADJOURNMENT -9:09 pm
Arsh Dhillon, Acting Chair
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