Item - 2014.PW28.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 19, 2014 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on January 9, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 19, 2014.
- See also By-laws 121-2014, 122-2014, 124-2014, 256-2014
PW28.2 - Electric Bikes - Proposed Policies and By-laws
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 19 and 20, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks; Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks; and Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to delete the existing definitions of bicycles, as described in Appendix A attached to report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and replace them with the following harmonized definition of bicycle:
BICYCLE – Includes a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, and a power-assisted bicycle which weighs less than 40 kg and requires pedalling for propulsion (“pedelec”), or other similar vehicle, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power.
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, to permit the use of powerassisted bicycles (“pedelecs” and “e-scooters”) in conventional, painted bicycle lanes, as described in Appendix B attached to the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operation of e-scooters in bicycle lanes, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, cycling groups and power-assisted bicycle groups and retailers, and to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within two years, if required, to amend the Toronto Municipal Code to address any observed safety concerns related to the operation of e-scooters in bicycle lanes.
4. City Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada to review the vehicle types currently being sold as power-assisted bicycles to ensure that they comply with the Federal and Provincial definition of power-assisted bicycle and to establish two categories of power-assisted bicycles – those that resemble conventional bicycles and those that resemble motor scooters.
5. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950, Traffic and parking, to incorporate age of the cyclist into the sidewalk cycling provision so that persons age 14 and older are prohibited from riding a bicycle on a sidewalk of a highway, with the exception of designated locations, as described in Appendix C attached to the report(December 9, 2013) from theGeneral Manager, Transportation Services.
6. City Council direct the appropriate City Officials to prepare the necessary bills to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to Council's decision.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-65205.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-44435.pdf
(January 3, 2014) E-mail from John V. De Marco, Director, Toronto Electric Riders Association (TERA) (PW.New.PW28.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-44434.pdf
(January 4, 2014) E-mail from Mary Jo Pollak (PW.New.PW28.2.3)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Tammy Thorne (PW.New.PW28.2.4)
(January 5, 2014) E-mail from Michelle Treacy (PW.New.PW28.2.5)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Allan Harmsworth (PW.New.PW28.2.6)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Fred Dilkes (PW.New.PW28.2.7)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from David Robertson (PW.New.PW28.2.8)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Sheldon Hellin (PW.New.PW28.2.9)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Bertha Hughes (PW.New.PW28.2.10)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Paul R. Davis (PW.New.PW28.2.11)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Hanna Caplan (PW.New.PW28.2.12)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Jeff Lawrence (PW.New.PW28.2.13)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Ben Marans (PW.New.PW28.2.14)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Scot Bryson (PW.New.PW28.2.15)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Dave Colangelo (PW.New.PW28.2.16)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Branden Bratuhin (PW.New.PW28.2.17)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Dirk Townsend (PW.New.PW28.2.18)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Chris Wachna (PW.New.PW28.2.19)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from David Anderson (PW.New.PW28.2.20)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Laughlin Hughes (PW.New.PW28.2.21)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Thom Hounsell (PW.New.PW28.2.22)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Louise Hanly (PW.New.PW28.2.23)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Freeda B (PW.New.PW28.2.24)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Fred Dilkes (PW.New.PW28.2.25)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Andy Smith (PW.New.PW28.2.26)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Sheila Miller (PW.New.PW28.2.27)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jun Nogami (PW.New.PW28.2.28)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Véronique Ponce (PW.New.PW28.2.29)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from John C. Parker (PW.New.PW28.2.30)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jacob Allderdice (PW.New.PW28.2.31)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Judy Gunhouse (PW.New.PW28.2.32)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Claude Wittmann (PW.New.PW28.2.33)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Heather Hill (PW.New.PW28.2.34)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Robin Squires (PW.New.PW28.2.35)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Emily (PW.New.PW28.2.36)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Judith Rae (PW.New.PW28.2.37)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Frances Bartlett (PW.New.PW28.2.38)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Ryan Henson Creighton (PW.New.PW28.2.39)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Susan Mazza (PW.New.PW28.2.40)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Tyler Wade (PW.New.PW28.2.41)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jennifer Kalant (PW.New.PW28.2.42)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Joshua Malinsky (PW.New.PW28.2.43)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Douglas Yardley (PW.New.PW28.2.44)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Paula Boutis (PW.New.PW28.2.45)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Liz Sutherland (PW.New.PW28.2.46)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Celeste Merey (PW.New.PW28.2.47)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Christopher McKinnon (PW.New.PW28.2.48)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from George Popper (PW.New.PW28.2.49)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Kathleen E. Dick (PW.New.PW28.2.50)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Julie Toole (PW.New.PW28.2.51)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Michael Bulatovich (PW.New.PW28.2.52)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Charlie Cunningham (PW.New.PW28.2.53)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Dorian Logan (PW.New.PW28.2.54)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from David S. Crawford (PW.New.PW28.2.55)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Elizabeth Hellas (PW.New.PW28.2.56)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Maria Shandur (PW.New.PW28.2.57)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Paul Calarco (PW.New.PW28.2.58)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Laura Boswall (PW.New.PW28.2.59)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Susan Greer (PW.New.PW28.2.60)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Kirsten McCrea (PW.New.PW28.2.61)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Tonya Surman (PW.New.PW28.2.62)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Siva Vijenthira (PW.New.PW28.2.63)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Roger Partington (PW.New.PW28.2.64)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Genessa Radke (PW.New.PW28.2.65)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Christine Boyd (PW.New.PW28.2.66)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Wendy Gray (PW.New.PW28.2.67)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Rhodi Iliadou (PW.New.PW28.2.68)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Tammy Thorne (PW.New.PW28.2.69)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Maarten Heilbron (PW.New.PW28.2.70)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jim Loucks (PW.New.PW28.2.71)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Hamish Greenland (PW.New.PW28.2.72)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Cappeliez (PW.New.PW28.2.73)
(January 7, 2014) Letter from Ian Flett (PW.New.PW28.2.74)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Anne Fleming (PW.New.PW28.2.75)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Martens (PW.New.PW28.2.76)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jane Davidson-Neville (PW.New.PW28.2.77)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Libertie King (PW.New.PW28.2.78)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Dick Hemingway (PW.New.PW28.2.79)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Justin Raymond (PW.New.PW28.2.80)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Fred Spek (PW.New.PW28.2.81)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Bradley Kulay (PW.New.PW28.2.82)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Michael Werneburg (PW.New.PW28.2.83)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Nicole Dufraine (PW.New.PW28.2.84)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Kasia Chalas (PW.New.PW28.2.85)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Graham Lavender (PW.New.PW28.2.86)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Alexander White (PW.New.PW28.2.87)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Alyssa Gangji (PW.New.PW28.2.88)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Bill Barber (PW.New.PW28.2.89)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Nate Robertson (PW.New.PW28.2.90)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Chris Luginbuhl (PW.New.PW28.2.91)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Craig Saila (PW.New.PW28.2.92)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Doug Corbett (PW.New.PW28.2.93)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Kathryn Keystone (PW.New.PW28.2.94)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Murray Lumley (PW.New.PW28.2.95)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Michael Black, Cycle Toronto Midtown (PW.New.PW28.2.96)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Monika Dlugopolski (PW.New.PW28.2.97)
(January 7, 2014) Letter from Robert Zaichkowski (PW.New.PW28.2.98)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Neil McDermott (PW.New.PW28.2.99)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Adam Pickard (PW.New.PW28.2.100)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Fiona Lui (PW.New.PW28.2.101)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mo (PW.New.PW28.2.102)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jannette Porter (PW.New.PW28.2.103)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Nathan Ng (PW.New.PW28.2.104)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Elton (PW.New.PW28.2.105)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Martin Smith (PW.New.PW28.2.106)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Francisca Duran (PW.New.PW28.2.107)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Daisy McCabe-Lokos (PW.New.PW28.2.108)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jeffrey Levitt (PW.New.PW28.2.109)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Christopher Jacobs (PW.New.PW28.2.110)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Nell Van Meter (PW.New.PW28.2.111)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Josh Apostolopoulos (PW.New.PW28.2.112)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto (PW.New.PW28.2.113)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Gary Taylor (PW.New.PW28.2.114)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jean-Paul Lebert (PW.New.PW28.2.115)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Doug Beatty (PW.New.PW28.2.116)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PW.New.PW28.2.117)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Ruby Pajares (PW.New.PW28.2.118)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Hasse Chacon (PW.New.PW28.2.119)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mat D'Angelo, Manager, The Messengers International (PW.New.PW28.2.120)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Andrew Leith Macrae (PW.New.PW28.2.121)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from David Conroy (PW.New.PW28.2.122)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Amanda Landre (PW.New.PW28.2.123)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW28.2.124)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Tedde Rae Albertson (PW.New.PW28.2.125)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Joey Schwartz, Advocacy Director, Toronto Bicycling Network (PW.New.PW28.2.126)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Neil Hatch (PW.New.PW28.2.127)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Emily Barrette (PW.New.PW28.2.128)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Maggie Screaton (PW.New.PW28.2.129)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Brian Panhuyzen (PW.New.PW28.2.130)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Pete Steinke, Golectric Inc. (PW.New.PW28.2.131)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jane Graydon (PW.New.PW28.2.132)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Genet Zinabou (PW.New.PW28.2.133)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Svend Petersen (PW.New.PW28.2.134)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Colin Richards (PW.New.PW28.2.135)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Michael White (PW.New.PW28.2.136)
(January 7, 2014) Submission from Allan Harmsworth (PW.New.PW28.2.137)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Andrea Blonde (PW.New.PW28.2.138)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Michael Holloway (PW.New.PW28.2.139)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Peter Jellard (PW.New.PW28.2.140)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Virginia Block, President, Amego Electric Vehicles Inc. (PW.New.PW28.2.141)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Matthew Church (PW.New.PW28.2.142)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mary Anne Miller (PW.New.PW28.2.143)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from John Andrew McKenna (PW.New.PW28.2.144)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cc/comm/communicationfile-45092.pdf
(January 10, 2014) E-mail from Hamish Wilson and letter (January 11, 2014) (CC.Main.PW28.2.146)
(January 9, 2014) E-mail from Kate Lawton (CC.Main.PW28.2.147)
(January 9, 2014) E-mail from Ewan Cameron (CC.Main.PW28.2.148)
(January 9, 2014) E-mail from Jamie Thiers (CC.Main.PW28.2.149)
(February 20, 2014) E-mail from Laura Sparling (CC.Main.PW28.2.150)
(February 19, 2014) Memo from the Vice Chair, Ontario Good Roads Association submitted by Councillor Mark Grimes, Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore (CC.New.PW28.2.151)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/cc/comm/communicationfile-45509.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Public Works and Infrastructure recommendations and adopt instead the staff recommendations contained in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services as follows:
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks; Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks; and Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to delete the existing definitions of bicycles, as described in Appendix A attached to this report, and replace them with the following harmonized definition of bicycle:
BICYCLE – Includes a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, and a power-assisted bicycle which weighs less than 40 kg and requires pedalling for propulsion (“pedelec”), or other similar vehicle, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power.
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, to permit the use of powerassisted bicycles (“pedelecs” and “e-scooters”) in conventional, painted bicycle lanes, as described in Appendix B attached to the report dated December 9, 2013 of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operation of e-scooters in bicycle lanes, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, cycling groups and power-assisted bicycle groups and retailers, and to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within two years, if required, to amend the Toronto Municipal Code to address any observed safety concerns related to the operation of e-scooters in bicycle lanes.
4. City Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada to review the vehicle types currently being sold as power-assisted bicycles to ensure that they comply with the federal and provincial definition of power-assisted bicycle and to establish two categories of power-assisted bicycles – those that resemble conventional bicycles and those that resemble motor scooters.
5. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950, Traffic and parking, to incorporate age of the cyclist into the sidewalk cycling provision so that persons age 14 and older are prohibited from riding a bicycle on a sidewalk of a highway, with the exception of designated locations, as described in Appendix C attached to the report dated December 9, 2013 of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
6. City Council direct the appropriate City Officials to prepare the necessary bills to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to Council's decision.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-20-2014 8:52 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW28.2 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 - adopt item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 18 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-20-2014 8:55 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW28.2 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 - REVOTE - adopt item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn |
Deputy Speaker Parker accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Councillor Minnan-Wong had mistakenly believed that another Member had moved the staff recommendations. Deputy Speaker Parker advised that, in the spirit of the rule, Councillor Minnan-Wong would be permitted to place his motion.
Challenged by Councillor Janet Davis
That in accordance with Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 1 by Councillor Minnan-Wong.
Vote (Reconsider Vote) Feb-20-2014 8:54 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - PW28.2 - reconsider the vote on motion 1 by Councillor Minnan-Wong |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn |
Councillor Del Grande, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he is constantly being interrupted by other Members when he rises to speak.
PW28.2 - Electric Bikes - Proposed Policies and By-laws
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks; Municipal Code Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks; and Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking to delete the existing definitions of bicycles, as described in Appendix A to the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, and replace them with the following harmonized definition of bicycle:
BICYCLE – Includes a bicycle, tricycle, unicycle, and a power-assisted bicycle which weighs less than 40 kg and requires pedalling for propulsion (“pedelec”), or other similar vehicle, but does not include any vehicle or bicycle capable of being propelled or driven solely by any power other than muscular power.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operation of e-scooters, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, cycling groups and power-assisted bicycle groups and retailers, and to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within two years, if required, to amend the Toronto Municipal Code to address any safety concerns related to the operation of e-scooters.
3. City Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada to review the vehicle types currently being sold as power-assisted bicycles to ensure that they comply with the federal and provincial definition of power-assisted bicycle and to establish two categories of power-assisted bicycles – those that resemble conventional bicycles and those that resemble motor scooters.
4. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 950, Traffic and parking, to incorporate age of the cyclist into the sidewalk cycling provision so that persons age 14 and older are prohibited from riding a bicycle on a sidewalk of a highway, with the exception of designated locations, as described in Appendix C to the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
5. City Council direct the appropriate City officials to prepare the necessary bills to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to Council's decision.
6. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to make any necessary set fine application to the Regional Senior Justice.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
a. Deferred consideration of the following Recommendation 2 in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, until the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada have responded to the request in Recommendation 4 in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services:
“2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, to permit the use of power-assisted bicycles (“pedelecs” and “e-scooters”) in conventional, painted bicycle lanes, as described in Appendix B attached to the report dated December 9, 2013 of the General Manager, Transportation Services.”
b. Requested that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on this issue at the earliest possible time.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends policies and by-laws regulating the use of power-assisted bicycles (also known as electric bikes or e-bikes) within the City of Toronto. These recommendations also necessitate revisions to the definition of "bicycle" and other amendments in various Code Chapters of the Toronto Municipal Code.
The proposed policies and regulations for accommodating power-assisted bicycles reflect the different design and operating characteristics and the corresponding safety risks associated with the two vehicle types that fall under this defined category: "pedelecs" which resemble conventional bicycles; and "e-scooters" which resemble motor scooters. To clarify where these vehicles should be used appropriately and safely, it is recommended that:
- Pedelecs would be permitted wherever bicycles are permitted;
- E-scooters would be permitted in conventional (painted) bicycle lanes, on the reasoning that it is feasible for e-scooter riders to pass slower cyclists by using the adjacent traffic lane;
- E-scooters would be prohibited from multi-use trails shared by pedestrians and cyclists within parks, in the ravine system, in hydro and railway corridors and alongside the road right-of way;
- E-scooters would be prohibited from cycle tracks because it is more difficult to exit the cycle track to safely pass slower cyclists and there is less separation between cyclists and pedestrians; and
- Pedelecs and e-scooters would continue to be prohibited from use on sidewalks.
This report also recommends that Council request the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada to review and revise the definition of power-assisted bicycle to reflect the two distinct vehicle types. Transportation Services, in consultation with power-assisted bicycle riders and retailers, cycling groups, and the Toronto Police Service will monitor the operation of e-scooters in conventional bicycle lanes in order to identify any safety concerns, and will report back within two years if changes are warranted. To assist this monitoring effort, the Toronto Police Service is requested to begin collecting data on power-assisted bicycles involved in collisions as a separate category from conventional bicycles.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-65205.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-44435.pdf
(January 3, 2014) E-mail from John V. De Marco, Director, Toronto Electric Riders Association (TERA) (PW.New.PW28.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-44434.pdf
(January 4, 2014) E-mail from Mary Jo Pollak (PW.New.PW28.2.3)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Tammy Thorne (PW.New.PW28.2.4)
(January 5, 2014) E-mail from Michelle Treacy (PW.New.PW28.2.5)
(January 6, 2014) E-mail from Allan Harmsworth (PW.New.PW28.2.6)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Cappeliez (PW.New.PW28.2.73)
(January 7, 2014) Letter from Ian Flett (PW.New.PW28.2.74)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Anne Fleming (PW.New.PW28.2.75)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Martens (PW.New.PW28.2.76)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Jane Davidson-Neville (PW.New.PW28.2.77)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Dick Hemingway (PW.New.PW28.2.79)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Fred Spek (PW.New.PW28.2.81)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Bradley Kulay (PW.New.PW28.2.82)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Nicole Dufraine (PW.New.PW28.2.84)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Graham Lavender (PW.New.PW28.2.86)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Bill Barber (PW.New.PW28.2.89)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Nate Robertson (PW.New.PW28.2.90)
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(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Craig Saila (PW.New.PW28.2.92)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Doug Corbett (PW.New.PW28.2.93)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Kathryn Keystone (PW.New.PW28.2.94)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Murray Lumley (PW.New.PW28.2.95)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Michael Black, Cycle Toronto Midtown (PW.New.PW28.2.96)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Monika Dlugopolski (PW.New.PW28.2.97)
(January 7, 2014) Letter from Robert Zaichkowski (PW.New.PW28.2.98)
(January 7, 2014) E-mail from Neil McDermott (PW.New.PW28.2.99)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Adam Pickard (PW.New.PW28.2.100)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Fiona Lui (PW.New.PW28.2.101)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mo (PW.New.PW28.2.102)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jannette Porter (PW.New.PW28.2.103)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Nathan Ng (PW.New.PW28.2.104)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Sarah Elton (PW.New.PW28.2.105)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Martin Smith (PW.New.PW28.2.106)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Francisca Duran (PW.New.PW28.2.107)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Daisy McCabe-Lokos (PW.New.PW28.2.108)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jeffrey Levitt (PW.New.PW28.2.109)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Christopher Jacobs (PW.New.PW28.2.110)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Nell Van Meter (PW.New.PW28.2.111)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Josh Apostolopoulos (PW.New.PW28.2.112)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto (PW.New.PW28.2.113)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Gary Taylor (PW.New.PW28.2.114)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jean-Paul Lebert (PW.New.PW28.2.115)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Doug Beatty (PW.New.PW28.2.116)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Patrick Dinnen (PW.New.PW28.2.117)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Ruby Pajares (PW.New.PW28.2.118)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Hasse Chacon (PW.New.PW28.2.119)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mat D'Angelo, Manager, The Messengers International (PW.New.PW28.2.120)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Andrew Leith Macrae (PW.New.PW28.2.121)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from David Conroy (PW.New.PW28.2.122)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Amanda Landre (PW.New.PW28.2.123)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from Hamish Wilson (PW.New.PW28.2.124)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Tedde Rae Albertson (PW.New.PW28.2.125)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Joey Schwartz, Advocacy Director, Toronto Bicycling Network (PW.New.PW28.2.126)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Neil Hatch (PW.New.PW28.2.127)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Emily Barrette (PW.New.PW28.2.128)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Maggie Screaton (PW.New.PW28.2.129)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Brian Panhuyzen (PW.New.PW28.2.130)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Pete Steinke, Golectric Inc. (PW.New.PW28.2.131)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Jane Graydon (PW.New.PW28.2.132)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Genet Zinabou (PW.New.PW28.2.133)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Svend Petersen (PW.New.PW28.2.134)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Colin Richards (PW.New.PW28.2.135)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Michael White (PW.New.PW28.2.136)
(January 7, 2014) Submission from Allan Harmsworth (PW.New.PW28.2.137)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Andrea Blonde (PW.New.PW28.2.138)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Michael Holloway (PW.New.PW28.2.139)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Peter Jellard (PW.New.PW28.2.140)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Virginia Block, President, Amego Electric Vehicles Inc. (PW.New.PW28.2.141)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Matthew Church (PW.New.PW28.2.142)
(January 8, 2014) E-mail from Mary Anne Miller (PW.New.PW28.2.143)
(January 8, 2014) Submission from John Andrew McKenna (PW.New.PW28.2.144)
Speakers
Andy McKenna (Submission Filed)
Philip Cass, Toronto Electric Riders Association
James Thompson, Toronto Electric Riders Association
Michael Holloway, Cycle Toronto Advocacy Group
Svend Petersen
Laughlin Hughes
Dane Grgas
Jared Kolb, Executive Director, Cycle Toronto
Hamish Wilson (Submission Filed)
Astrid Idlewild, Denizen TO
Geoffrey Bercarich, Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists
Wayne Scott
Virginia Block, President, Amego Electric Vehicles
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Motions
That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
a. defer consideration of the following Recommendation 2 in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, until the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Transport Canada have responded to the request in Recommendation 4 in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services:
“2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 886, Footpaths, Pedestrian Ways, Bicycle Paths, Bicycle Lanes and Cycle Tracks, to permit the use of power-assisted bicycles (“pedelecs” and “e-scooters”) in conventional, painted bicycle lanes, as described in Appendix B attached to the report dated December 9, 2013 of the General Manager, Transportation Services.”
b. request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on this issue at the earliest possible time.
That Recommendation 3 in the report (December 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services, be amended by:
a. deleting the words "bicycle lanes" wherever they appear; and
b. deleting the word "observed",
so that the recommendation now reads:
"3. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to monitor the operation of e-scooters, in consultation with the Toronto Police Service, cycling groups and power-assisted bicycle groups and retailers, and to report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within two years, if required, to amend the Toronto Municipal Code to address any safety concerns related to the operation of e-scooters."
City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to make any necessary set fine application to the Regional Senior Justice.