TORONTO CYCLING COMMITTEE
A G E N D A
Date of Meeting: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 Enquiry: Mary Casini
Time: 7:00 p.m. Committee Secretary
Location: Committee Room No. 4 (416) 394-8104
2nd Floor, City Hall<mcasini@toronto.ca>
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PURSUANT TO
THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS.
1.FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE
TO THE COMMUNICATION SUB-COMMITTEE.
Ms. Gillian Flower, Co-Chair
Communications Sub-Committee
(September 11, 1999)
Advising that the Communications Sub-Committee at its meeting held on August 31, 1999, discussed communications
activities between the Toronto Cycling Committee and the general public; that the Sub-Committee determined that various
resources, financial and staffing, are required in order to plan for 1999-2000; and recommending that:
(1)funds be made available for the printing, mailing and distribution of Cyclometer;
(2)a web site for the exclusive use of the Toronto Cycling Committee be created;
(3)a staff person be designated for the Communication Sub-Committee to provide any needed support and resources; and3.FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF THE EDUCATION AND SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR
2000.
Mr. Issie Chackowicz, Co-Chair
Education and Safety Sub-Committee
(September 13, 1999)
Advising that the Education and Safety Sub-Committee at its Special Meeting held on September 7 and 9, 1999, reviewed
existing programs to determine future directions for the year 2000; and recommending that:
(1)a working group within the Toronto Cycling Committee (including CAN-BIKE instructors) develop a strategy to
encourage School Boards to make cycling education a part of their curriculum;
(2)the operation of the CAN-BIKE program be transferred to the Parks and Recreation Division, Economic Development
Culture and Tourism Division, with interim support provided by Urban Planning and Development Services for a one to
two year transition period;
(3)Council be requested to rehire the vacant Commuter Cycling Coordinator position to handle promotion and
development issues, including the Road and Trail Safety Ambassador Program and Bike Week; and
(4)the objectives and goals in the following program areas be redefined/developed based on available resources:
(1)Bike Week;
(2)Ambassador Program;
(3)Smog;
(4)Road Rage;
(5)Supporting utilitarian uses of the bicycle;
(6)Education associated with the introduction of cycling facilities; and
(7)Yearly themes.
4.ACCESS TO BICYCLE TRAIL--LAKESHORE TO EDWARDS GARDENS.
Communication addressed to Mr. Roger Macklin
Supervisor, Edward Gardens, from Mr. Stephen Fisher
(August 26, 1999)
Expressing his concern regarding the prohibition of cycling on the access trail between the Edwards Gardens parking lot
and the Don Valley Cycle Trail.
5.BICYCLE LANE ENCROACHMENT.
Mr. Ben Smith Lea
Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists
(July 23, 1999)
Forwarding an article by Ms. Fran Spielman, City Hall Reporter, Chicago Sun Times, July 21, 1999, headed "City may
crack down on bike lane encroachments".
6.STATUS OF CYCLING MASTER PLAN STUDY.
Mr. Daniel Egan, Manager
Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure
(September 13, 1999)
Providing information on the status of the Cycling Master Plan Study; and advising that details regarding the study
workplan and time line will be available at a later date.
7.MINUTES OF SUB-COMMITTEES.
(i)Communications Sub-Committee - August 31, 1999; and
