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The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee is to advise Council and recommend policies on cycling and pedestrian mobility, and road, sidewalk, and trail designs to promote safe, efficient, and valued alternate modes of transportation.
Mandate
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Advisory committee will, consistent with the purpose described above, undertake the following:
- Develop and recommend polices and programs to Council and respond to Council requests for advice and information with a focus on:
- Raising awareness of the use of alternate modes of transportation as healthy and environmentally sound activities.
- Creating safe cycling and pedestrian environments on dedicated routes, including roads, sidewalks, and trail networks.
- Facilitating commuter cycling, walking, and other alternate modes of transportation as personal transportation choices.
- Encouraging recreational cycling, walking, and other alternate modes of transportation among residents and as desirable forms of tourism.
- Integrating Saanich bicycle and pedestrian mobility policies with those adopted in adjacent Municipalities.
- Promoting land use patterns that encourage alternate modes of transportation.
- Review and provide feedback on the strategic plan.
The Committee will consider the attached guidelines when developing recommendations.
Meetings
Agendas & Minutes
The Committee will meet a minimum of four times per year in accordance with its regular schedule of meetings established annually at the first meeting of the year. No meetings are held during the summer and winter breaks (July, August and December). Special meetings may be held at the call of the Chair. The meeting rules and procedures will be in accordance with the Council Procedure Bylaw.
Membership
The Committee will consist of nine (9) members including:
• One member of Council to serve as Chair, appointed by the Mayor; and,
• Eight community representatives appointed by the Council.
Staff Support
The Engineering Department is the primary contact and together with the Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Police Departments will provide the required professional support. The Legislative Division will provide secretarial and administrative support.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee
Guidelines
a. Planning for the increased use of bicycles and pedestrians, considering:
• User groups
• Routes
• Infrastructure
• Integration with the transportation system, including regional features
• Compatibility with park and trail systems
• Liaison with other Municipalities, the Capital Regional District, the Ministry of Transportation, and cycling and pedestrian stakeholders within the region
• Transportation choices that both support and encourage land use patterns that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Regional Growth Strategy
b. Engineering standards that reflect an increase in cycling, walking, and other alternate modes of transportation, including:
• Facility standards
• Classification system
• Hazard rating
• Traffic control devices
• Priority improvements
• Coordination with major road and sidewalk programs
c. Education and Safety Programs that build rider/pedestrian/driver awareness and encourage a sense of personal responsibility, including:
• Common rules
• Road and sidewalk etiquette
• Bicycle equipment and maintenance
• Rider training
• Safe routes to school
d. Legislation governs the use of all vehicles, including bicycles, and amendments may be desirable in certain areas:
• Motor Vehicle Act
• Traffic Bylaw
• Highway Act
• Licensing Procedure
e. Funding sources for priority projects, including:
• Capital budget
• Safe routes to school
• Provincial cost sharing
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