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Agenda (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20260325Town of Aurora Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Revised Agenda Date:Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time:7 p.m. Location:Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Meetings are available to the public in person and via live stream on the Town’s YouTube channel. To participate, please visit aurora.ca/participation. Pages 1.Call to Order Note: Added items are marked with an asterisk (*). 2.Land Acknowledgement 3.Approval of the Agenda 4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 5.Receipt of the Minutes 5.1 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026 1 That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January 28, 2026, be received for information. 1. 6.Delegations *6.1 Rocco Morsillo, Resident; Re: Traffic Safety Repairs and Improvements at Spruce St. and Catherine Ave., and One-way at Fleury and Maple Streets 6 7.Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Radar Speed Board Program 16 That the memorandum regarding Radar Speed Board Program1. be received; and That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding the Radar Speed Board Program be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. 2. 8.Informational Items 9.New Business 10.Adjournment Town of Aurora Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Date: Time: Location: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7 p.m. Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner (Chair) Steve Fleck Owen Heritage (Vice Chair) Lil Kim John David McLaughlin Heidi Schellhorn Members Absent: Gino Martino Other Attendees: Matthew Volpintesta, Manager, Parks and Fleet* Gary Greidanus, Senior Landscape Architect Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst Michael Ha, Traffic and Transportation Analyst Patricia De Sario, Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor, Deputy Clerk Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator *Attended electronically _____________________________________________________________________ 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 Page 1 of 17 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 28, 2026 2 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 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 November 26, 2025 Moved by Owen Heritage Seconded by Steve Fleck 1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 26, 2025, be received for information. Carried 6. Delegations 6.1 Irina Sfranciog, Resident; Re: Item 7.2 - Traffic Calming Requests on Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive Update Irina Sfranciog, on behalf of neighbours and with the assistance of a presentation, expressed concern regarding speeding vehicles and resident safety on Limeridge Street, due in part to the street containing no sidewalks. Further information was provided regarding overgrown Page 2 of 17 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 28, 2026 3 vegetation on the west side of the north curve affecting sightline visibility. The delegate asked that the Committee consider the installation of seasonal bollards in three locations on Limeridge Street to reduce speeding. Moved by Owen Heritage Seconded by Heidi Schellhorn That the comments of the delegation be received and referred to Item 7.2. Carried 7. Matters for Consideration 7.1 Memorandum from Senior Landscape Architect; Re: Town Trails Update Staff provided an extensive overview of the Trails Master Plan from its inception prior to 2011 and outlined plans to connect existing trails to the Multi-Use Path, to collaborate with developers to design and build connecting trails within new developments, and to implement wayfinding and interpretive trail signage. The Committee suggested the installation of solar lighting in trail areas adjacent to schools and the incorporation of local Indigenous culture and heritage on trail signage. Additionally, the Committee expressed interest in remaining informed on collaborative opportunities to extend existing trails into neighbouring municipalities and recognized the potential of promoting Aurora's vast trail system through tourism. Moved by John David McLaughlin Seconded by Owen Heritage 1. That the memorandum and presentation regarding Town Trails Update be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Town Trails Update be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 7.2 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Traffic Calming Requests on Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive Update Page 3 of 17 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 28, 2026 4 (The Limeridge Street portion of Item 7.2 was discussed prior to Item 7.1) Limeridge Street: Staff provided the results of recent traffic data studies undertaken and reported that rights of way allow for potential installation of a sidewalk along Limeridge Street. Staff advised that due to minimum setback requirements, installation of speed cushions is limited to one on the west north-south section of Limeridge Street. Staff also noted that the implementation of flexible signs are not feasible due to geometrical constraints and existing spacing between driveways, and advised that due to minimum setback and distance requirements, installation of speed cushions is limited to one on the west north-south section of Limeridge Street. The Committee encouraged residents to contact York Regional Police for enforcement, engagement and education support in the neighbourhood, and to utilize the Road Watch program to report safety concerns. The Committee suggested the installation of speed display boards, and management of overgrown boulevard vegetation to ensure sightlines are maintained. Additionally, the Committee noted that the implementation of a pilot program to reduce speed limits to 30 km/h on Limeridge Street can be considered, however the pilot program should not be implemented concurrently with the installation of one speed cushion on the west branch of Limeridge Street. Gateway Drive: Staff noted that the study area for Gateway Drive is between Pedersen Drive and Birkshire Drive/Earl Stewart Drive, and a formal petition has not been provided for the remaining section of Gateway Drive. The Committee advised that traffic calming measures should be considered on the entire length of Gateway Drive, and to defer any traffic calming implementation until a petition is submitted for the remaining portion of Gateway Drive between St. John’s Sideroad and Pedersen Drive. The Committee further advised that a visual roadway-narrowing feature through the addition of a second painted bike lane line can improve safety for cyclists. Page 4 of 17 Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes January 28, 2026 5 Moved by Lil Kim Seconded by Owen Heritage 1. That the memorandum regarding Traffic Calming Requests on Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive Update be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding Traffic Calming Requests on Limeridge Street and Gateway Drive Update be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Carried 8. Informational Items None. 9. New Business The Committee inquired about the possibility of initiating snow-removal along the paved pathway connecting John West Way at the Seniors Centre to the Aurora Family Leisure Complex. The Committee extended thanks to Operations staff for their sidewalk snow- clearing efforts. 10. Adjournment Moved by Lil Kim Seconded by Heidi Schellhorn That the meeting be adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Carried Page 5 of 17 -RKQ:HVW:D\ $XURUD2QWDULR /*- DXURUDFD 'HOHJDWLRQ5HTXHVW 7KLVUHTXHVWDQGDQ\ZULWWHQVXEPLVVLRQVRUEDFNJURXQGLQIRUPDWLRQIRUFRQVLGHUDWLRQE\HLWKHU&RXQFLORU &RPPLWWHHVRI&RXQFLOLVEHLQJVXEPLWWHGWR/HJLVODWLYH6HUYLFHV &RXQFLORU&RPPLWWHH&KRRVH2QH $FWLYH7UDQVSRUWDWLRQDQG7UDIILF6DIHW\$GYLVRU\& &RXQFLORU&RPPLWWHH0HHWLQJ'DWH a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y y Page 6 of 17 Presentation to the Active Transportation and Safety Advisory CommitteeOlde Aurora Rate Payers Association Concerning lack of barriers at the area of Catherine Ave. and Spruce St.Concerning enforcement of one-way traffic at Maple St. and Fleury St.Page 7 of 17 Map showing the two areas of concernPage 8 of 17 History of Spruce St. and Catherine Ave. Intersection•Many decades ago, to mitigate high traffic flow through this residential area, the intersection was reconstructed to stop traffic using Spruce and Catherine as alternates to Yonge and Wellington. •The Intersection was eliminated and replaced with two turnsPage 9 of 17 History of Maple St. and Fleury St. One Way•Around the same time that the traffic calming measures happened at Catherine/Spruce, a section of Fleury was made One Way to eliminate traffic from using Fleury as a bypassPage 10 of 17 Children playing on the streets including Catherine, Spruce, Maple and Fleury. •Kids at Play. The neighborhood is always busy with kids at play. The street is usually lined with basketball nets, hockey nets and children on bikes or on walks.•Many people walking and driving to the Parkette, Tennis Courts and Lawn bowling courts at the end of Maple St.Page 11 of 17 Existing Bollards are Wood and are always getting damaged, allowing vehicles to drive over the sidewalk and lawns. Page 12 of 17 More photos of openings and the intersectionPage 13 of 17 Boulders have been installed to stop drivers from crossing along this portion of the sidewalkPage 14 of 17 SUMMARYWe hope that this committee can help to address these concerns and find solutions to these traffic and safety issuesFor the intersection at Catherine and Spruce, the Town could potentially install permanent metal bollards that can not be removed or destroyed easily.For the the Maple and Fleury St. One Way, we are looking for support and guidance in enforcement of the One Way. The residents do not want to add more signs, as we feel they are not effective.Page 15 of 17 100 John West Way Aurora, Ontario L4G 6J1 (905) 727-3123 aurora.ca Town of Aurora Memorandum Planning and Development Services Re: Radar Speed Board Program To: Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee From: Michael Bat, Transportation and Traffic Analyst Date: March 25, 2026 Recommendation 1. That the memorandum regarding Radar Speed Board Program be received; and 2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee comments regarding the Radar Speed Board Program be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as appropriate. Background The Town is currently in the process of initiating a Radar Speed Board Program as part of the Town’s ongoing efforts to monitor speed and improve road safety for all road users. What is a Radar Speed Board Radar speed boards can be used as an interactive electronic traffic device that utilizes radar detection to display the speed of approaching vehicles on a digital screen in real- time. It is an education tool designed to increase motorist awareness and improve road safety. Proposed Implementation Plan The proposed implementation plan is provided below:  Twelve (12) portable (pole mounted and solar powered) radar speed boards (2 for each ward).  The radar speed boards will be rotated throughout each ward on a quarterly (every 3 months) basis throughout the year. Page 16 of 17 Radar Speed Board Program March 25, 2026 Page 2 of 2  Site selection will be evaluated using a combination of traffic data, collision data, and road characteristics. Page 17 of 17