Minutes (Appointed) - Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - 20260527
Town of Aurora
Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7 p.m.
Holland Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Councillor Wendy Gaertner, Chair
Owen Heritage, Vice Chair
John David McLaughlin
Gino Martino
Members Absent: Steve Fleck
Lil Kim
Heidi Schellhorn
Other Attendees: Michael Bat, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Michael Ha, Traffic and Transportation Analyst
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
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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.
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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 March 25, 2026
Moved by John David McLaughlin
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
meeting minutes of March 25, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Memorandum from Transportation and Traffic Analyst; Re: Pedestrian
Facility Plan Project Introduction
Staff provided a brief overview of the importance of a walkability study
when considering future growth, and introduced Gordon Hui, P.Eng., of
R.J. Burnside and Associates Ltd. who presented the Pedestrian Facility
Plan. Gordon spoke to the key objectives of reviewing existing policies and
pedestrian networks, developing frameworks to identify sidewalk gaps,
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pedestrian crossovers and school crossing guard requirements, and the
development of a program to prioritize projects, identify costs and funding
opportunities. The study is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2027.
The Committee provided suggestions on gaining access to police data of
near-miss incidents in school areas, as well as prioritizing trail
connections, the installation of sidewalks and school crossing guards
where neighbourhood support is lacking, and areas where existing utilities
may block installation. Also noted was the consideration to improve
lighting in areas currently under-lit. The Committee was supportive of the
Pedestrian Facility Plan building on the Active Transportation Master Plan
and suggested referencing the Ontario Traffic Council School Crossing
Guard Guide.
The Chair inquired about pedestrian crossover partnership opportunities
with the private sector, and spoke to concerns with commercial
establishments not continuing sidewalks across their properties.
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
1. That the memorandum and presentation regarding Pedestrian Facility
Plan Project Introduction be received; and
2. That the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
comments regarding the Pedestrian Facility Plan Project Introduction
be received and referred to staff for consideration and further action as
appropriate.
Carried
8. Informational Items
The Committee inquired about the timing of notification of advisory committees
for the new 2026-2030 term.
9. New Business
The Committee congratulated Councillor Gaertner on her retirement and thanked
her for her service.
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10. Adjournment
Moved by Owen Heritage
Seconded by Gino Martino
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Carried