City of Barrie - Meeting of Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee on 4/6/2021 at 10:00 AM

TMP-27053

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27053
Ver.: 1
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Type: Discussion Item
Title: FIREBIRD COMMUNITY CYCLE Grant Wilson and Geri Poisson of Firebird Community Cycle provided an overview on the Firebird Community Cycle, a not-for-profit bicycle repair shop. He advised that the Firebird Community Cycle would like to partner with the City to provide bicycle repair stations at City facilities and community centres and Barrie Go Train Stations. Mr. Wilson further advised that Firebird will be applying for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative grant program to fund the bicycle repair stations and to provide bike repair tutorials. He inquired about the City possibly providing a letter of support to be submitted with their application in June, 2021. Mr. Wilson noted they are hoping to have the bicycle stations in place for summer, 2022. Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Poisson and received responses.
Action: Received
Result:

21-G-085

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: 21-G-085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation
Title: SUPPORT FOR THE FIREBIRD COMMUNITY CYCLE APPLICATION TO THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITATIVES
Action: recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")
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TMP-27056

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27056
Ver.: 1
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Type: Discussion Item
Title: BRADFORD BY-PASS IMPACTS Al McNair, Nature Barrie provided an overview concerning the potential environmental impacts as a result of the Bradford By-pass. He discussed the possibility affects to Lake Simcoe and its importance to the City’s economy. Mr. McNair advised on the amount of growth the lake can sustain, the salt and phosphorus levels that are not declining despite costs and efforts, and the increasing population.
Action: Received
Result:

21-G-086

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: 21-G-086
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BRADFORD BY-PASS - REFERRAL TO STAFF IN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Action: recommended for adoption (Section "D")
Result:

TMP-27055

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27055
Ver.: 1
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Type: Discussion Item
Title: CONVERSATION ABOUT VISION ZERO Councillor, A.M. Kungl provided some background context on Vision Zero. Previous discussions were mentioned about whether or not things like Vision Zero would be considered, when referring to the website which is tied to the workplan. Brett Gratrix, Infrastructure Planning Engineer mentioned they are working with the Ontario Traffic Council and other municipalities to develop a Vision Zero Policy. He noted that it is anticipated to be wrapped up by the first quarter of 2022 and possibly used as guidelines for municipalities to use to develop a Vision Zero plan. The Committee asked a number of questions to Mr. Gratrix about a Vision Zero Policy that included budget information and pedestrian safety.
Action: Received
Result:

21-G-087

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: 21-G-087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation
Title: DEVELOPMENT OF A VISION ZERO POLICY AND TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY UPDATE
Action: recommended for adoption (Section "F")
Result:

TMP-27057

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27057
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: NATURALIZATION OF CROMPTON PARK SUBCOMMITTEE Item was deferred to the next meeting.
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Result:

TMP-27054

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27054
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: POLLINATOR GARDENS ON BUS STOPS Item was deferred to the next meeting.
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TMP-27052

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27052
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: COMMITTEE REVIEW - URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES Item was deferred to the next meeting.
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TMP-27051

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27051
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY WEBPAGE Item was deferred to the next meeting.
Action:
Result:

TMP-27050

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27050
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION Item was deferred to the next meeting.
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TMP-27049

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:44:47 GMT

File #: TMP-27049
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: REDUCTION AND PHASEOUT OF 2-CYCLE MAINTENANCE CITY EQUIPMENT; USE OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES, DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES Kelly Patterson McGrath provided a presentation concerning the 2-Cycle Engine Reduction. Ms. Patterson McGrath discussed slides concerning the following topics: · Impacts of 2-Cycle; · Alignment with current Community GHG Reduction Plan; · Report on Reducing Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation Emission Footprint through Utilizing Electric Small Equipment; and · Ideas for Reduction of Use. · Education - Engagement; · Funding Opportunities; and · Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
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