Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Transportation Planning, Planning and Development Services, provided a presentation entitled "2020/2021 Active Transportation Implementation Annual Report".
Henrik Zbogar, Senior Manager, Transportation Planning, outlined the challenges and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic on active transportation in Brampton, which included a culture shift both internally and externally. He highlighted the approval of the budget for the implementation of active transportation, and thanked staff for their efforts and dedication. In addition, Mr. Zbogar thanked the Committee for their passion and cooperation, and Council for its support.
Committee discussion on this matter included the following:
- Expressions of thanks to staff for their efforts
- The need to focus efforts on prioritizing active transportation at the Region of Peel
- Suggestion for staff to forward the subject presentation to the Region of Peel and that the Cycling Advisory Committee submit a delegation request to the Region on the importance of investing in active transportation and creating connectivity between the Peel municipalities
- Indication that staff would review and provide an update to Committee regarding the recent budget approval for the implementation of active transportation
- Active transportation funding opportunities
- Staff advised this would be reviewed with Government Relations staff and an update would be provided to Committee
- Indication that the communication insert on bike lanes, which was provided with the municipal tax bill, was well received
- Improvements in the cycling infrastructure in Brampton
- Communication strategy and driver education on how to negotiate active transportation facilities
- Cost of pedestrian crossovers (PXO)
- Suggestion that a fulsome review of the implementation of the ATMP could be undertaken during a sub-committee meeting
- Concerns relating to parking on bike lanes and an indication from staff that an education campaign would be appropriate in 2021
- Suggestions for the education campaign included distributing information pamphlets at schools and placing them on vehicles parked in bike lanes in lieu of a ticket to educate drivers
Staff responded to questions regarding the implementation of various active transportation elements and "Book 18" guidelines (e.g. green paint standards, solid vs dashed lines, multi-use paths), and advised that any specific questions or feedback regarding active transportation facilities/elements can be sent to Mr. Cadete.
The following motion was considered.