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BIKE THE NIGHT
Councillor A. Kungl advised that she, Kelly Patterson-McGrath, and John Northcote had been connecting, as a working group, to move forward in the planning of the Bike the Night event for the City of Barrie. Councillor Kungl specified that correspondence had been forwarded to the Committee from the working group concerning the proposed route.
John Northcote shared a map depicting the first draft of the five-kilometre route and discussed the targeted dates and time for the event. Mr. Northcote indicated the considerations for the route, such as minimal grading, fewer left turns for safety, relatively flat surfaces, and ways to safely turn around for those that do not want to do the full route.
The Committee discussed and asked questions regarding the route direction, the construction along Dunlop Street, reasons for the date and time of the event, safety reflectors on bicycles for riding in darkness, sponsorships, LED light decorations, potential bicycle availabilities, applying for Federal funding, education, and promotion of the event. The Committee further discussed a recommendation to Council for endorsement and support for the event.