Minutes - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20240522
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Steve Fleck
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Lil Kim
Gino Martino
Klaus Wehrenberg
Members Absent: Giovanni Turla
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Steve Fleck
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of March 27, 2024
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Bike Share
Feasibility Study
Staff provided a brief presentation on the Bike Share Feasibility Study,
discussing the implementation plan consisting of three phases, possible
partnerships with private bike share providers, and locations for bike share
stations.
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The Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the report and
suggestions were made regarding consideration for: the costs of
implementing a bike share program and funding availability, selecting a
private operator, location recommendations near main roads and schools,
focusing on the infrastructure such as concrete pads for private operators
to station their bikes, stationing both bikes and eBikes, the possibility of
joining with neighbouring municipalities, and the operation of the bikes
including speed limits.
The Committee further discussed how the Town should accommodate
non-motorized vehicles, the possibility of accidents and liability, and the
option of establishing bike share stations seasonally due to weather
conditions.
Staff noted that the next phase of the report is focused on implementing
the bike share program, and feedback is needed from residents during
phase one before the next phases can begin. They further noted that
locations are high level and have been strategically selected for phase
one, and Staff intends to select a private operator and consult with them
to select the type of bike and appropriate operation times. Staff also
clarified that the bike share program will be operated in the municipality as
York Region is not implementing a region-wide program, and the Town will
oversee infrastructure costs.
Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg
Seconded by Steve Fleck
1. That the memorandum regarding Bike Share Feasibility Study be
received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Bike Share Feasibility Study be received and
referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
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9. New Business
The Committee discussed the idea of creating incentives to encourage residents
to cycle more during the summer season, and installing more infrastructure such
as bike racks outside of businesses.
The Committee requested an update from Staff on implementing yield signs and
when the Committee can expect to view a future report on the subject matter that
was initiated by the committee members. It was communicated that the report is
expected to be presented in September.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Carried