Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members
  • Councillor and Chair Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
  • Councillor and Vice-Chair Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Adrianne Szabo, Citizen Member
  • Bill Johnston, Citizen Member
  • Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member
  • Mark Currie, Citizen Member
  • Moaz Ahmad, Citizen Member
  • Ryan Donik, Citizen Member
  • Vicki Tran, Citizen Member
Members Absent
  • Barbara Leskovec, Citizen Member

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00PM.

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

 

Councillor Tedjo, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Nil

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil

 

7.
DEPUTATIONS

 

7.1
Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero and Alex Legrain, Project Leader, Special Projects - Traffic regarding Collision Trends

 

E. Warsh spoke to the subject matter summarizing collision trends from 2015 - 2023, road surface conditions, and ambient lighting.

A. Legrain spoke to collisions and trends regarding injuries and fatalities, and the proactive safety program.

Committee Members engaged in discussion and inquired about the following:

  • Differences between city-owned and region-owned roads
  • Impact of LED lights
  • Injuries associated with turning movements
  • Impaired and distracted driving
  • Data related to near-misses
  • Infrastructure safety
  • Data from hospitals
  • Resident vs. non-resident incidences
  • Shared roads
  • Data preceding 2015

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation, E. Warsh, and A. Legrain responded to inquiries with information and noted proactive efforts to improve safety and a future report back on efforts.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0062-2024
    Moved ByMoaz Ahmad

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero and Alex Legrain, Project Leader, Special Projects - Traffic regarding Collision Trends, be received.

    Received

7.2
Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Experience & Innovation regarding the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative

 

This item was discussed after item 7.5

S. Holder spoke to the subject matter highlighting the program history, benefits to MiWay employees, and role of MiWay employees.

Committee Members commented on the initiative's helpfulness, noting actions such as assisting someone with loading their bicycle onto a bus makes a significant impact.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0064-2024
    Moved ByJuelene Stennett

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Suzanne Holder, Manager, Customer Experience & Innovation regarding the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative, be received.

    Received

7.3
Active Transportation Staff regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program

 

Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, Active Transportation spoke to the program planning process, governance model, monitoring and evaluation framework, accessibility, ease of use, education, safety, and next steps in the program. 

Committee Members engaged in discussion, commenting and inquiring about the program's impact, service levels, ridership data, signage, and opportunities for improvement.  In response, Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation and M. Turco provided information.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0065-2024
    Moved ByRyan Donik

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Mattea Turco, Transportation Planner, Active Transportation regarding the Shared Micro-mobility Program, be received.

    Received

7.4
Active Transportation Staff regarding the Outreach and Engagement Program

 

Jacqueline Hunter, Coordinator, Active Transportation spoke to the subject matter, providing a summary of community rides and events.

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation spoke to the financial considerations regarding the 2024 Outreach and Engagement Program and options for improvement.

Committee Members engaged in discussion and inquired about the following:

  • Cancellation notices
  • Expanding rides
  • Sponsorship contributions
  • Partnership opportunities
  • Safety campaign / education
  • Tour de sauga
  • Cycling and nature education

In response, J. Hunter and M. Sweet provided information regarding inquiries from Committee Members.

Councillor Fonseca inquired about collaborating with Tourism Mississauga for 2025 and M. Sweet noted staff will look into engaging with Tourism Mississauga for the outreach program.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0066-2024
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That the deputation and associated presentation from Jacqueline Hunter, Transportation Demand Coordinator, Active Transportation and Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation regarding the Outreach and Engagement Program, be received.

    Received

7.5
Item 7.1, Jansher Saeed, Resident

 

Jansher Saeed, Resident spoke to the collision trends in Mississauga, expressing concern for cyclist and pedestrian safety.  Further, J. Saeed spoke to cycling infrastructure opportunities, provincial legislation, and the impacts of cycling on climate and business growth.

Councillor Tedjo commented on investing in cycling infrastructure and noted that the upcoming cycling master plan is considering various options.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0063-2024
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the deputation from Jansher Saeed, Resident regarding the presentation entitled “Collision Trends in Mississauga” dated November 2024 by Erica Warsh, Project Leader, Vision Zero and Alex Legrain, Project Leader, Special Projects - Traffic, be received.

    Received

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - 15 Minute Limit 

 

Natalie Halff, Resident commented on the impact of Bill 212 (Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 – Building Highways Faster Act, 2024) on the City's commitment to vision zero and whether the Committee can encourage Council to advocate to the province on behalf of residents and the cycling community.

Committee Members engaged in discussion regarding the impact of provincial legislation on cycling infrastructure and Councillor Tedjo noted that a letter would be sent to the Province.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0067-2024
    Moved ByBill Johnston

    That the Mayor send a letter to the Province concerning Bill 212 (Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 – Building Highways Faster Act, 2024).

    Approved

9.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil

 

10.
MATTERS CONSIDERED

 

10.1
Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee Update

 

Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member spoke to the status of the awards, promotional strategies, and engagement opportunities.  Catherine Nguyen, Communications Advisor, Strategic Communications and Initiatives commented on promotional opportunities.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0068-2024
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That the Mississauga Cycling Communications and Promotions Subcommittee update from Juelene Stennett, Citizen Member, on November 12, 2024, be received.

    Received

10.2
Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee Update

 

Mark Currie, Citizen Member spoke to the Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee meeting with the consultants regarding the Cycling Master Plan, including the review of public information centres, communications, and next steps.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0069-2024
    Moved ByMoaz Ahmad

    That the Mississauga Cycling Network and Technical Subcommittee update on November 12, 2024 from Mark Currie, Citizen Member, be received.

    Received

10.3
To Appoint a Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative Delegate to the Road Safety Committee

 

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0070-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Fonseca
    1. That Adrianne Szabo be appointed as a representative of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee to the Road Safety Committee, and that in the absence of the appointed representative, that Moaz Ahmad be appointed as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee designate as required, and
    2. That the Road Safety Committee be advised.
    Approved

10.4
2025 Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

 

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0071-2024
    Moved ByRyan Donik

    That the memorandum dated October 22, 2024 from Eglantina Bacaj-Gondia, Legislative Coordinator entitled “Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2025 Meeting Dates”, be approved.

    Approved

10.5
Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee 2025 Workshop and Appreciation Dinner

 

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0072-2024
    Moved ByMark Currie

    That funds in the amount of up to $700.00 be allocated from the 2024 Council and Committees Support Budget for the costs associated with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee annual appreciation dinner.

    Approved

11.
INFORMATION ITEMS

 

11.1
Building the Cycling Brand in Mississauga

 

Referred from General Committee on September 18, 2024 as per GC-0370-2024

No discussion took place regarding this item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0073-2024
    Moved ByJuelene Stennett

    That the presentation referred from General Committee on September 18, 2024 as per GC0370-2024 by George Tavares entitled “Building the Cycling Brand in Mississauga”, be received.

    Received

12.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

12.1
Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo 2025 - Booth Discussion

 

Matthew Sweet, Manager, Active Transportation spoke to the Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo and the opportunity to reserve the booth for Committee Members in 2025.

  • RECOMMENDATIONMCAC-0074-2024
    Moved ByVicki Tran

    That interested Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee members attend the 2025 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo 2025.

    Approved

13.
CLOSED SESSION - Nil

 

14.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING -  December 10, 2024 for Committee Members Only

 

15.
ADJOURNMENT

 

8:23 PM (M. Ahmad)

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