Minutes (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20241127
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Steve Fleck
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Lil Kim
Gino Martino
Members Absent: Giovanni Turla
Klaus Wehrenberg
Other Attendees: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (arrived at 7:40 p.m.)*
Michael Ha, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Emily Freitas, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 September 25, 2024
Moved by Gino Martino
Seconded by Lil Kim
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2024, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Request for
Traffic Calming Measures on Timberline Trail
Staff provided a brief summary of the memorandum and indicated that
traffic calming measures are not warranted at the subject locations on
Timberline Trail.
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The Committee inquired about the possibility of installing flexible signs,
and staff indicated that the pavement width is narrow and therefore does
not fit the criteria.
The Committee and staff discussed various aspects of the report
including low volume of traffic indicated in the traffic data, if the street is
considered a collector roadway, and the possibility of neighbouring streets
to qualify for traffic calming measures.
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the memorandum regarding Request for Traffic Calming
Measures on Timberline Trail be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Request for Traffic Calming Measures on
Timberline Trail be received and referred to staff for consideration and
further action as appropriate.
Carried
7.2 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Stone Road
Speed Limit Assessment
Staff provided a brief summary of the memorandum and indicated that the
current posted speed limit of 50 km/h is appropriate and no reduction to
the speed limit is recommended.
The Committee inquired about what methods were used by staff to
determine that the speed reduction was not recommended, and staff
indicated that an evaluation tool was used to assess the appropriate
posted speed limits and a speed study for seven days to verify that the
current posted speed limit is appropriate.
The Committee expressed support for a speed reduction from 50 km/h to
40 km/h for the subject locations.
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
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1. That the memorandum regarding Stone Road Speed Limit Assessment
be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding Stone Road Speed Limit Assessment be received
and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
The Committee expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety around Aurora
GO Station on Wellington Street and Industrial Parkway and inquired about
providing additional street lighting by the parking garage.
The Committee expressed support for installing bike lanes.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Lil Kim
Seconded by Steve Fleck
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Carried