Alex Legrain, Project Leader Transportation Planning, and Susan Tanabe, Manager, Transportation planning presented an update on The Changing Lanes Project, Mr. Legrain discussed the Project Objectives and Process, What are Complete Streets, Engagement Process, What we've heard (so far), and a Phase 3 Sneak Peek.
Suzanne Doyle, Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee Representative expressed concern with regards to the safety of cyclists and inquired if the diagram was a final implementation or an idea and if Active Transport would be involved in the process. Mr. Legrain responded that it was only a diagram and would be providing example guidelines on the design of the cycling facilities, dooring, and safety of cyclists in phase three and that Active Transportation staff will be integrated with the project.
Sunil Sharma, Citizen Member inquired if there would be any reduction to the speed limit. Mr. Legrain responded there are no plans to reduce the speed limit through this project, however that is within scope for another staff initiative that's ongoing. Colin Patterson, Supervisor Road Safety advised that the Traffic Operations group is leading a project to update the speed limit policy and will bring a report back to Council in the fall.