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Windsor, Ontario February 28, 2017

A meeting of the Windsor Bicycling Committee is held this day commencing at 5:00 o’clock p.m. in Room 407, 400 City Hall Square East, there being present the following members:

Amy Farkas, Acting Chair

Dr. Chris Waters

Councillor Rino Bortolin (arrives at 5:43 p.m.)

Brendan Dodd

Klaus Dohring

Anthony Ventimiglia

Regrets received from:

Robert DiMaio

Guests in attendance:

Jennifer Escott, Bike Windsor Essex regarding Item 5.3

David Hanna, regarding Item 5.1

April Horvath and Sidra Anis, regarding Item 5.2

Dhwani Shah

Also present are the following resource personnel:

Mike Clement, Manager Parks Development

Dwayne Dawson, Executive Director, Operations

Josette Eugeni, Manager of Transportation Planning

Cathy Copot-Nepszy, Windsor Essex County Health Unit

Lori Newton, Bike Windsor Essex

Constable Dale Roorda, Windsor Police Services

Karen Kadour, Committee Coordinator

1.	CALL TO ORDER

The Committee Coordinator calls the meeting to order at 5:05 o’clock p.m. and the Committee considers the Agenda being Schedule “A” attached hereto, matters which are dealt with as follows:

2.	ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON

Moved by K. Dohring, seconded by A. Ventimiglia,

That the election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the Windsor Bicycling Committee BE DEFERRED to the next meeting.

Carried.

Moved by A. Ventimiglia, seconded by K. Dohring,

That A. Farkas BE APPOINTED Acting Chair for the February 28, 2017 meeting of the Windsor Bicycling Committee.

Carried.

3.	DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT

None disclosed.

4.	MINUTES

Moved by Dr. Waters, seconded by A. Ventimiglia,

That the minutes of the Windsor Bicycling Committee of its meeting held November 8, 2016 BE ADOPTED as presented.

Carried.

5.	PRESENTATIONS

5.1	Riverfront Festival Plaza Finalization Project

The “Riverfront Festival Plaza Finalization Project Conceptual Design” presentation is attached as Appendix “A”.

M. Clement, Manager of Parks Design and Development provides the following comments relating to the Riverfront Festival Plaza Finalization Project:

Large festivals are held four to five times a year creating issues for cyclists and pedestrians especially when the path is closed. A re-routing plan is in place.

People are lined up to purchase tickets at the booth for the Macassa Bay riverboat tour which causes congestion along the path.

Lighting will be included all along the riverfront and the plan will include bike racks.

The design for the flexible open space area will include large, flat open space. Pavement banding (with grass or different pavement colurs/materials).

Building for washroom, storage and concessions.

Entry canopy or structure to welcome into the site.

Berms and shade trees along the sides to separate Riverwalk and obscure views into the site.

The design within the transition space area will include canopy trees, pavement areas with potential to incorporate some grass and planting beds, seatwalls/benches/built-in seating,

The design in the Concert Space area will include gently sloping concrete area and an area to accommodate seating for approximately 1,800 people.

Sloped concrete provides better views of the stage vs. existing flat concrete area.

Curved towards the stage provides better views of the stage.

Grade change blocks views of the stage from the Riverwalk.

Potential for canopy or roof structure over the seating area.

C. Waters provides the following suggestions/comments relating to the Riverfront Festival Plaza:

In general there is no signage to direct cyclists where to go. Requests “early” signage be installed along with directional arrows.

In terms of the chain link fence on Riverside Drive, he suggests the design plan include a clear directional line to follow at night.

Asks for ample bike parking in the area.

In response to a question asked by K. Dohring regarding green roofs and a suggestion to green the north bank concrete on the north side, M. Clement responds a green roof will be installed on the stage. M. Clement adds Council requested a further refinement of the design. He notes an Open House will be held for public comment.

David Hanna is present and he requests trees be planted along the waterfront, i.e. seasonal flowering trees that will provide shade.

The Acting Chair thanks M. Clement for his presentation.

5.2	City of Windsor Bike Share System Design

The “Feasibility Study for Windsor Bikeshare System provided by Shareways Design Solutions” is attached as Appendix “B”.

Sidra Anis and April Horvath, Shareways Design Solutions provide the highlights of their presentation as follows:

Bike share is a bicycle transit system that requires bicycle stations, bicycles, network, passes and members

The Plan includes – 240 bikes, 33 modular stations, projected annual membership of 3,200 (including annual, monthly and daily users)

Infrastructure includes the improvement of existing bike lanes and to provide a connected bike lane network

The design is projected to the year 2021.

The benefits of bike share includes the following:

Social – increase diversity and accessibility of cycling

Economical – boost economic activity around bike share program

Environmental – reduce emissions

Health – improved with increased activity

The steps towards implementation of the plan include:

Complete feasibility study (will cost approximately $100,000)

Develop community bikeshare committee

Determine business model and structure

Prepare business plan

Obtain appropriate funding

Raise community awareness

Secure lands for stations

Develop safe and connected infrastructure

Purchase equipment and install system

Launch system

In response to a question asked by D. Dawson regarding what process allowed them to project their design to the year 2021, S. Anis responds they worked with a University of Windsor transportation professor who provided software that allowed them to acquire this information.

K. Dohring asks who will own and operate bike share? A. Horvath responds the best model is a nonprofit organization.

Councillor Bortolin indicates City Council has directed the establishment of a bike share subcommittee. He asks what Administration’s expectation from the subcommittee is. D. Dawson responds the subcommittee will be tasked to spell out the best plan that includes recommended ownership and feasibility numbers.

The Acting Chair states she along with R. DiMaio, L. Newton A. Horvath and S. Anis volunteer to sit on the subcommittee. D. Dawson suggests inviting representatives from the BIA’s and notes he will provide the names from administration that will also sit on the subcommittee.

The Acting Chair thanks A. Horvath and S. Anis for their presentation.

5.3	Interactive Map of Proposed 2017 Cycling Infrastructure Projects

Jennifer Escott, Bike Windsor Essex is present and provides a presentation entitled “Cycling Infrastructure Spending 2017”. The document entitled “Cycling Infrastructure Spending 2017 Per CR627/2016 Windsor Council Report” is attached as Appendix “C”. Also distributed is a document outlining “Windsor Loop Projects, and Community Connector Projects”, attached as Appendix “D”.

J. Escott provides an overview of the 2017 Cycling Infrastructure Projects as follows:

WEbike developed a web map showing the location, cost and detail of all of the cycling projects. The new cycling infrastructure was provided to the public via social media, group meetings, newsletter, and individual discussions to solicit feedback. The following recommendations summarize the feedback received from community members:

Recommendation 1 – Connect cycling infrastructure under the Ambassador Bridge. Add on-road directional paint and signage at intersections. Ensure cycling infrastructure is an integral part of the new Sandwich Street roundabout.

Recommendation 2 – Add bike lanes to all planned paved shoulders. Refers to Malden Road from Armanda Street to the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway Trails Armanda Street – Matchette Road to Malden Road, Matchette Road – Broadway to Carmichael Road (Malden Park Entrance), Totten Road – Campbell to Huron Church (paved road and sharrows)

Recommendation 3 – Add bike lanes – McDougall from Giles to University and University from McDougall to Bruce to connect downtown.

The full cost of the extra bike lanes could be funded by cancelling or postponing either the Teedie Bridge or the bridge connecting Penang Lane.

Recommendation 4 – Include intersection treatments in bike lane construction. Bike lanes must not end abruptly before an intersection. Including directional paint, bike boxes and signage for drivers and cyclists at high traffic intersections will significantly improve safety for all, i.e. McDougall and University Street East, Totten, Prince and Sandwich.

Recommendation 5 – Ensure new cycling infrastructure connects with existing bike lanes and trails.

Recommendation 6 – Update the BUMP or at a minimum, schedule an annual BUMP review and community consultation to track progress on the BUMP’s 42 recommendations and discuss future cycling priorities and infrastructure plans. Participants should include the City, WBC, WEbike and the public. This would improve community support and avoid after-the-fact concerns and questions.

In response to a question asked by K. Dohring regarding if another layer that includes collision hot spot areas can be added to the presentation, L. Newton responds four of the collision hot spots are included in the presentation.

J. Eugeni indicates in terms of Teedie Bridge and the bridge connecting Penang Lane, the request for these projects came from the community.

Councillor Bortolin asks if new cycling facility projects will be vetted through the WBC, and he asks when the list of current projects was compiled, why they were not reviewed by the committee.

J. Eugeni confirmed the projects were specified as part of the Enhanced Funding announcements of 2013 and 2014. She further remarks Council continues to support cycling and has been generous with funding. She adds the funding for the Community Connection projects were spread throughout the city including commuter cyclists and for those who wish to remain on the multi-use trails. All infrastructure projects are routinely considered for cycling components when capital projects come forward.

Dr. Waters provides the following comments on this matter:

Could go to Council and make recommendations relating to cycling infrastructure projects, however, there is a risk in losing some of the funding.

Provide comments to J. Escott relating to the recommendations outlined in the presentation.

Identify practical dimensions of the presentation.

Reiterates the need to update the BUMP.

The Acting Chair expresses concern the WBC does not have a role and is not acting as an advisory committee.

Moved by Councillor Bortolin, seconded by Dr. Waters,

That Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the potential 2018 cycling infrastructure projects to the Windsor Bicycling Committee for their input and consultation prior to the 2018 Capital Budget deliberations.

Carried.

Moved by K. Dohring, seconded by Councillor Bortolin,

That recommendations from the Windsor Bicycling Committee relating to new cycling infrastructure BE FORWARDED to Administration prior to the development of their 2018 Capital Budget projects.

Carried.

5.4	Can-Bike Program

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

6.	BUSINESS ITEMS

6.1	2017 Meeting Schedule

The next meeting will be held in March or April 2017.

6.2	City Wide Bike Share Program

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

6.3	Policy for Bicycling Parking on Public Property

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

6.4	Bike Safety Enforcement

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

6.5	2017 WBC Budget & Initiatives

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

6.6.	CTV PSA Spring Campaign

This item is deferred to the next meeting.

7.	NEW BUSINESS

None.

8.	DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held at the call of the Chair.

9.	ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting is adjourned at 7:04 o’clock p.m.

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ACTING CHAIR

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COMMITTEE COORDINATOR

AGENDA

and Schedule “A”

to the minutes of the

Windsor Bicycling Committee meeting held

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

at 5:00 o’clock p.m.

Room 407, 400 City Hall Square East

1.	CALL TO ORDER

2.	ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON

Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the term ending December 31, 2017

3.	DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT

4.	MINUTES

Approval of the November 8, 2016 Minutes (attached)

5.	PRESENTATIONS (allotment of 10 minutes each presentation)

5.1	Riverfront Festival Plaza Finalization Project – Mike Clement, Manager of Parks Design & Development

5.2	City of Windsor Bike Share System Design – ShareWays Design Solutions (e-mailed on February 6, 2017)

5.3	Interactive Map of Proposed 2017 Cycling Infrastructure Projects – Jennifer Escott,	Bike Windsor Essex - Link for the Interactive Map -

http://www.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=234bb0faaf63486eb331a4b7	d7a58dda

5.4	Can-Bike Program – Lori Newton, Bike Windsor Essex

6.	BUSINESS ITEMS

6.1 2017 Meeting Schedule

6.2 City Wide Bike Share Program

Creation of a subcommittee. The decision of City Council (CR12/2017) of its	meeting held January 9, 2017 – attached.

6.3	Policy for Bicycle Parking on Public Property

E-mail from the Chair, WBC to the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee dated January 24, 2017 – attached.

6.4	Bike Safety Enforcement

Creation of a subcommittee

6.5	2017 WBC Budget & Initiatives

6.6	CTV PSA Spring Campaign

J. Leitzinger to provide an update.

Link for the PSA - https://youtu.be/MFwH5oPssRg

7.	NEW BUSINESS

8.	DATE OF NEXT MEETING

9.	ADJOURNMENT