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Mar 20,2013 Transporation Committee
Transportation Committee - 1 - March 20, 2013
Agenda Minutes
2.1 Minutes
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Transportation Committee meeting held on February 20, 2013 be adopted. 3.1 St. George Street Diverters
Staff provided an overview of the traffic calming initiatives in Moody Centre, and provided background information for the proposed diverter on St. George Street at Kyle Street. Staff presented options for St. George Street Diverters, ranging from low-cost delineators and signage to structures including self-watering tree planters. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the temporary diverters be as cost-effective as possible; AND THAT additional improvements be considered after the evaluation period. 3.2 College Park Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Initiative – Formation of Neighbourhood Advisory Committee
Staff provided an update on the College Park Neighbourhood Advisory Committee (NAC), noting that members have been appointed by Council and candidates have been notified by mail. Staff outlined the upcoming process and noted that regular updates will be provided to the committee as they become available. The next meeting of the NAC will be held after April 17, 2013.
4.1 Police Enforcement Concerns
Sergeant Dan Smith provided an overview of recent enforcement concerns and activities, noting that the Police have focused on excessive speeding on the highway. Sgt. Smith also noted that school zone enforcement has been a concern. 4.2 ICBC Updates
Gord Couling provided an overview of the information found at the following links:
• ICBC | road safety • ICBC | mou.pdf • ICBC | Driving tips for roundabouts • ICBC | Intersection safety camera program • 2009 high crash intersections in B.C. - Google Maps • Your AD Here - Winners • ICBC | ICBC road safety speakers reach out to Lower Mainland students ahead of grad party season • ICBC | Tri-Cities_snapshot.pdf • 180 Video Contest - YouTube Mr. Couling also distributed the ICBC Road Safety Calendar to committee members, noting that enforcement campaigns will be preceded by an educational campaign.
Mr. Couling also encouraged committee members to review the schedules and videos of road safety speakers on the ICBC website. Members interested in attending a road safety speaker presentation were asked to contact Mr. Couling to make arrangements. Mr. Couling noted that ICBC has announced $196,000 in road improvement projects in the Tri-Cities, and has invested in a 10,000-unit bulk order of reflective zipper pulls to promote pedestrian safety. The ratio of return on investment in road safety improvement has proven to be five to one. 4.3 Aspenwood School Pick-up Drop-off Issues and Proposed Changes
Staff provided an overview of the traffic issues at Aspenwood School during pick-up and drop-off times, and outlined several possible solutions. The Committee discussed the issues and possible solutions. The Committee noted that a contributing factor is that the school doors are not open until 8:40am, five minutes before the start of classes. The Committee noted that allowing students to enter the school over a fifteen or even ten minute period may improve the situation. Action: Staff to investigate expansion of drop-off hours. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the installation of a time-restricted left turn prohibition sign on the North-bound lane of Panorama Drive at Aspenwood School be supported. 4.4 2012 Transit Infrastructure Improvements
This item was deferred to the following meeting.
4.5 South Shore Cycling Improvements
Staff provided background information on the Cycling Master Plan and noted that the Master Cycling Plan will be brought before the Committee in the coming months. Staff provided information on the cycling improvements made in the south shore area, which includes the area west of Moody Street on the south shore. 5.1 Tri-Cities Speed Watch Monthly Reports
This item was received for information. 6. Adjournment
Councillor Elliott adjourned the meeting at 8:58pm. |