|
TMP-27339
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | EXPLORING DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR MOBILE DEVICES
Brett Gratrix, Transportation Planning Lead referred to previous discussions of the Committee regarding an Active Transportation Mobile app, whereas, Brent Harlow, Manager of GIS was invited to speak on some requirements, challenges, and opportunities.
The Committee discussed data retrievals from existing applications used, such as Strava and Google, for analysis to understand some of the trends and patters concerning cycling routes, walking routes, and other active transportation. Other data analysis information discussed were the tracking of times to reach a destination and how long spent at a location.
The Committee asked questions regarding the existing applications that were mentioned, as well as their uses, their capabilities, other data retrievals and analysis, and were provided answers. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27338
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | OFFICIAL PLAN FEEDBACK FOLLOW-UP
Tomasz Wierzba, Planner discussed the Committee’s submissions into the Official Plan draft and provided an update on the Transportation Master Plan. He talked about the anticipated growth and the increasing population of the city. Mr. Wierzba indicated that the previous Transportation Master Plan was not based on that level of growth, whereas the current Transportation Master Plan will need to be revisited. Mr. Wierzba discussed arterial roads as freight supportive quarters and how putting active transportation on those roads would be challenging. He indicated road designs were being implemented within the pending Urban Design Guidelines to identify what type of infrastructure could be implemented within the Transportation Master Plan to consider all additional growth.
Members of the Committee asked questions and were provided responses from City staff. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27340
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | CROMPTON PARK SUBCOMMITTEE
This matter was deferred to the next meeting. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27341
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | SCHOOL TRAVEL PLANNING AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION
John Northcote provided a presentation on School Travel Planning and Active Transportation Education. He briefly went over the outlined information within a draft presentation, and discussed the following topics:
· An Overview
o Presentation Outline
· Presenter Background
· Barrie’s Active Transportation and Sustainability
· Objective
o Increase Active Transportation and Sustainability
o Making the Case
§ Healthier Children
§ Less Traffic/Pollution
§ Safer School Zones
§ Better Academic Performance
o Approach/Materials
§ Encourage and Track Active Transportation
· Ontario Active School Travel Kit
§ Encourage and Recognize
· Individuals
· Classes
· Schools
§ Recognition at Barrie Council
· Awards
· Questions/Approach
He further provided a slide presentation of Toronto’s Active and Safe Routes to School, Teacher’s Kit to the Committee as a term of reference.
Justin MacDonald, Senior Transportation Operations Technician clarified that he is apart of the Walking Group for the Health Unit’s After School Safety Travel. He ind | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27343
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | BUS STOP POLLINATOR GARDENS
This item was deferred to the next meeting. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27342
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | UPDATE ON THE FIREBIRD COMMUNITY CYCLE GRANT APPLICATION
Councillor Aylwin provided an update regarding Firebird and the Community Cycle Grant Application. He shared that Firebird has decided not to move forward with the grant application because they decided to focus on their core mandate to repair and sell second-hand bikes. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27344
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | THE CITY OF GUELPH’S LANDSCAPE VISIT PROGRAM
This item was deferred to the next meeting. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|
|
TMP-27387
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | PARKS PASSPORT - POLLINATOR GARDEN PROMOTION
This item was deferred to the next meeting. | Received | |
Action details
|
Not available
|