January 19, 2023 Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1.1 Election of Chair

1.2 Election of Vice Chair

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 17, 2022

3. APPROVAL OF THE ORDER OF BUSINESS AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

4. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES – NONE

5. CALL FOR DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

6. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED BUSINESS – November 17, 2022
6.1 Discussion on Active-Transport Issues Surrounding E-Scooters and E-Bikes – Hugh Millward
Motion:
That the Active Transportation Advisory Committee recommend that the Transportation Standing Committee direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare a staff report on the potential regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes, including consideration of:
1. 20 km/h maximum speed for e-scooters and e-bikes on bike lanes;
2. 15 km/h speed limit on Multi-User Paths, for all micro-mobility modes;
3. E-scooter and e-bike rentals to be returned to designated docking areas;
4. One-way bike lanes to be a minimum 2.5 metres wide, and bi-directional lanes 3.5 metres wide; and
5. Helmet and bell/horn to be required on e-scooters, e-bikes, and standard bikes, as per the Motor Vehicles Act.

7. CORRESPONDENCE, PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
7.1 Correspondence
7.2 Petitions
7.3 Presentations
7.3.1 Shared E-Scooter Industry in Canada – Chris Schafer
(i) Request to Present [PDF]

(ii) Presentation [PDF]

8. INFORMATION ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD – NONE

9. REPORTS/DISCUSSION
9.1 STAFF
9.1.1 Grahams Grove, Penhorn, Westphal & Main AT Connections Project – Megan Backos, Active Transportation Planner [PDF]

9.1.2 Staff Update on Projects and Plans – David MacIsaac, Manager, Active Transportation

10. ADDED ITEMS

11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – February 16, 2023

12. ADJOURNMENT

INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Memorandum from the Legislative Assistant dated December 20, 2022 re: Request to Present to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee [PDF]