Minutes (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20250924
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair)*
Steve Fleck
Owen Heritage (Vice Chair)
Lil Kim
Gino Martino
Members Absent: John David McLaughlin
Heidi Schellhorn
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
*Attended electronically
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 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.
3. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Lil Kim
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 May 28, 2025
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of May 28, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Traffic and Transportation Analyst; Re: York Region
Multi-Use Path Update Presentation
Ryan Wong, Program Manager, Sustainable Transportation & Urban
Design, Transportation Infrastructure and Asset Management (TRN),
Public Works, Regional Municipality of York presented a design update of
the York Region Multi-Use Path (MUP) to be installed along the west side
of Bayview Avenue from Vandorf Sideroad north to Wellington Street,
discussed grading requirements, design and construction timelines, and
noted maintenance responsibility now falls under the new Regional
Ownership and Maintenance of Cycling Paths Policy. It was reported that
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the MUP is at 90% detailed design completion and will be tender-ready by
year-end, with costs approximating $2M while the Region awaits
responses to Active Transportation Fund grant applications. Regional
staff also presented a brief overview of proposed regional MUP projects
that will link Lake Wilcox to Wellington Street along Bayview Avenue, and
priority projects along two sections of Wellington Street and St. John's
Sideroad between Yonge Street and Willow Farm Lane.
The Committee discussed the importance of including street lighting along
the MUP, suggested going to tender between late fall and early spring to
attain best pricing, advised of the improbability of salvaging existing
signage and discussed inclusion of accessibility measures and the Land
Acknowledgement in new signage. Suggestions were provided to prioritize
projects that serve schools and area facilities first, installation of a
crosswalk signal at St. John's and Woodland Hills Boulevard/McKinley
Gate and MUPs or sidewalks along the north side of St. John's Sideroad.
Moved by Steve Fleck
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the memorandum regarding York Region Multi-Use Path Update
Presentation be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding York Region Multi-Use Path Update Presentation
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
Staff provided an update on the status of the MUP/sidewalk project on Yonge
Street from Bloomington Road to Industrial Parkway and reported the detailed
design at 90% with a Public Information Centre (PIC) scheduled for early 2026.
The Committee requested to receive a project update at the November 26
meeting prior to PIC.
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The Committee inquired about a timeline to complete the remaining 400m of
Wellington Street MUP between John West Way/Mary Street and the Aurora GO
Station, and Regional staff provided a response outlining the backlog of projects
that would push this project further.
The Committee expressed the need to support the Province's mandate to provide
alternate active transportation options to access the GO Station and suggested
installation of an MUP and/or sidewalk on both north and south sides of
Wellington Street.
The Committee expressed appreciation to Town staff for completing upgrades
along the MUPs extending north of Town Hall, including painting bike lines in the
vicinity of elementary schools, and for installing protective bollards along Yonge
Street north of St. John's Sideroad for cyclists, walkers and local seniors.
The Committee discussed the benefits of attending the upcoming dual open
houses, Aurora Promenade Streetscape Open House and Town-Wide Parking
Study, both occurring on Thursday, September 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and
discussed various solutions to emphasize the need for active transportation links
between new/existing developments and shops/services.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Lil Kim
Seconded by Gino Martino
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Carried