Minutes - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20231025
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor John Gallo (Chair)
Owen Heritage
Gino Martino
Giovanni Turla*
Klaus Wehrenberg
Lil Kim*
Members Absent: Steve Fleck
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst,
Engineering
Services
Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 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
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Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
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 June 28, 2023
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee meeting minutes of June 28, 2023, be received for
information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: Traffic Calming
Measures in School Zones Performance Evaluation
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Staff provided an overview of the Flexible In-Street Sign Pilot Program on
Bridgenorth Drive, McClellan Way, and Devins Drive to reduce speed in
school zones. Staff noted that based on the traffic data collected before
and after the installation of the flexible signs, it is concluded that the
flexible signs are effective in reducing the travel speeds. Next steps
include a report to General Committee requesting the in-street signs to be
included in the Traffic Calming Policy.
The Committee identified and discussed the significance of existing in-
street signs that have been effective, reviewed the 3 warrant criteria that
must be met: petition, safety requirements, and technical requirements,
and suggested reviewing the current Traffic Calming Policy to examine
additional changes.
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Owen Heritage
1. That the memorandum regarding Traffic Calming Measures in
School Zones Performance Evaluation be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee comments regarding Traffic Calming Measures in
School Zones Performance Evaluation be received and referred to
staff for consideration and further action as appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
Staff advised that an information session will be hosted to gather feedback on
the Active Transportation Master Plan on November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m.
The Committee inquired regarding the process to request items be added to
future agendas.
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The Committee discussed various topics related to active transportation and
traffic safety including: alternative transportation vehicles on the roads and
related safety measures, implementing yield signs due to ongoing environmental
concerns, and the need for extended pedestrian crossings in Aurora over the
Barrie GO line.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Klaus Wehrenberg
Seconded by Gino Martino
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Carried