Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7-9pm Vaughan City Hall
Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Mayor’s Welcome 3. Keynote Speaker 4. User Cycling Needs 5. Cycling in Vaughan Today 6. Discussion 7. Closing Remarks
Development/Transportation Engineering Department User Cycling Needs What type of cyclist are you? (e.g. recreational cyclist, commuter cyclist, don't cycle yet) Do you have any suggestions to encourage cycling in Vaughan? What type of cycle facility do you prefer?
Development/Transportation Engineering Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Panel Presentations • Geoffrey Haines, Development/Transportation Engineering • Melanie Morris, Parks Development • Heather McLean, Recreation & Culture • Steve Kemp, Transportation and Community Planning (York Region)
Development / Transportation Engineering Department Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Development / Transportation Engineering Department Existing On-Road Cycle Facilities
Development/Transportation Engineering Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Boulevard Pathways Teston Road, Cityview Boulevard, Islington Avenue 3m physically separated from road Shared use Best suited for Collector and Arterial Roads with few driveways and side streets
Development/Transportation Engineering Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Signed Routes 68km of signage installed Local or Collector Roads with wide curb lanes Moderate traffic volumes On-street parking permitted Connections to destinations, trail network and future bike lanes
Development/Transportation Engineering Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Bike Lanes Policy of Council to support the provision of dedicated bike lanes, where feasible, on Collector Roads City currently planning bike lane design and consultation in various blocks Cycle Parking City encouraging developers to install racks City roads, City buildings and schools
Development/Transportation Engineering Department Contact Information Geoffrey Haines Sustainable Transportation Specialist Tel: 905-832-8585 ext. 8026 Email: geoffrey.haines@vaughan.ca www.vaughan.ca/cycling
Parks Development Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Off-Road Trails Parks Development is responsible for capital projects for the construction and retrofit of multi-use trails and trail bridges in open spaces not tied to development. Budget requests are made yearly for the design and/or construction of additional segments of trails in open spaces throughout the City.
Parks Development Department Off-Road Multi-Use Trails Humber Trail / William Granger Bartley Smith Greenway Greenway
Parks Development Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Key trail systems in the City of Vaughan are the Bartley Smith Greenway (Don River) and the William Granger Greenway (Humber River) which follow natural open space corridors. Trails span various land owners including the City of Vaughan, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and others. Individual owners policies for use effect the design and development. Construction of trails in natural open spaces typically require permits from agencies like the TRCA and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). These are sometimes time consuming but help to ensure the protection of endangered and sensitive species.
Parks Development Department Cycling in Vaughan Today Please do your part by staying on formal trails and multi-use paths in natural open spaces.
Parks Development Department Contact Information Melanie Morris Construction Coordinator Tel: 905-303-2069 ext. 8058 Email: melanie.morris@vaughan.ca www.vaughan.ca/cycling
Recreation and Culture Department Cycle Training CAN-BIKE Kids Learn skills to safely ride on the road and pathways In-class sessions and practice on quiet residential streets Participants required to bring own bicycle and helmet Sunday classes beginning May 6 Maple Community Centre 6 Classes $136.75; $146.75 (Non-Resident) RecEnrollvaughan.ca Classes will be run in the Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions
Recreation and Culture Department Cycle Training CAN-BIKE Kids Bike Festival Free event for elementary school students Training on safe cycling skills Three 2-hour training sessions throughout the day Saturday, May 26 York Region Community Safety Village Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area Stouffville 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact Yvonne Kaczor-Liszkiewicz York Region Tel: 905-830-4444 ext. 5051
Recreation and Culture Department Cycle Training CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride Learn skills and confidence to ride on the road In-class sessions and practice on quiet residential streets Participants required to bring own bicycle and helmet Saturday, May 26, 2012 Maple Community Centre 1-3 p.m. $85.00; $95.00 (Non-Resident) RecEnrollvaughan.ca Classes will be run in the Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions
Recreation and Culture Department Active Together Master Plan and Physical Activity Strategy The “Active Together” Master Plan is an integrated long- term strategy that guides planning for parks, recreation, culture and library facilities and services until the City’s ultimate build-out. Parks, recreation, culture, and libraries are at the very core of those elements that define the City’s quality of life. The City invests in these areas because of the many social, physical, cultural, and economic benefits derived from participation and to assist in building healthy communities.
Recreation and Culture Department Goals of the Physical Activity Strategy • Vaughan residents will have increased their physical activity levels by 10% by the year 2020 • Infrastructure To support the maintenance and development of infrastructure and amenities that can increase the capacity and range of choice that enables the enjoyment of safe physical activity. -> Promote and support planning processes, policies and design guidelines that address active transportation principles and infrastructure
Recreation and Culture Department Contact Information Heather McLean Active Living Coordinator – Active Together Tel: 905-832-2281 ext. 7438 Email: heather.mclean@vaughan.ca
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