Item - 2014.PW33.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on August 13, 2014 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
- See also Item HL23.7
PW33.1 - Status Update: Improving Safety for Bicycle Commuters
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its support to the Ontario Minister of Transportation for the reintroduction of Bill 173 Keeping Ontario Roads Safe Act.
2. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Transportation to:
a. liaise with the staff working group on the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 to improve safety for cyclists in construction zones; and
b. include a comprehensive section on vehicle-bicycle interaction in the Ontario Driver's Manual and also include this in new driver examinations.
3. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Education to make bicycle safety training part of primary school curriculum.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-71456.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(August 12, 2014) Letter from Councillor Layton, Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Councillor Wong-Tam, Councillor Matlow, Councillor Mihevc, Councillor Fragedakis, Councillor Ramkhalawansingh, Councillor McConnell, Councillor Bailão, Councillor Fletcher (PW.New.PW33.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-49262.pdf
PW33.1 - Status Update: Improving Safety for Bicycle Commuters
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council express its support to the Ontario Minister of Transportation for the reintroduction of Bill 173 Keeping Ontario Roads Safe Act.
2. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Transportation to:
a. liaise with the staff working group on the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 to improve safety for cyclists in construction zones; and
b. include a comprehensive section on vehicle-bicycle interaction in the Ontario Driver's Manual and also include this in new driver examinations.
3. City Council request the Ontario Minister of Education to make bicycle safety training part of primary school curriculum.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requested the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Commissioner, Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media, to examine the current practices with respect to film permit parking in bike lanes and include the findings and any recommendations in their report in spring 2015.
Origin
Summary
This report provides a status update, as requested by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at its meeting on April 9, 2014, on work currently underway on several cycling safety policies and initiatives in response to the report titled "Improving Safety for Bicycle Commuters in Toronto" (HL23.7), which was adopted by Council at its meeting on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013. These cycling safety initiatives include:
- the Province's proposed 1-metre passing rule;
- policy/guideline for ensuring protection of cyclists in construction areas;
- the “Watch for Bikes” program;
- side guards on large trucks;
- treatment of bikeways at intersections; and
- winter maintenance in bicycle lanes.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-71456.pdf
Communications
(August 12, 2014) Letter from Councillor Layton, Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Councillor Wong-Tam, Councillor Matlow, Councillor Mihevc, Councillor Fragedakis, Councillor Ramkhalawansingh, Councillor McConnell, Councillor Bailão, Councillor Fletcher (PW.New.PW33.1.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/pw/comm/communicationfile-49262.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon
Motions
That City Council:
1. Express its support to the Ontario Minister of Transportation for the reintroduction of Bill 173 Keeping Ontario Roads Safe Act.
2. Request the Ontario Minister of Transportation:
a. to liaise with the staff working group on the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 to improve safety for cyclists in construction zones.
b. to include a comprehensive section on vehicle-bicycle interaction in the Ontario Driver's Manual and also include this in new driver examinations.
3 Request the Ontario Minister of Education to make bicycle safety training part of primary school curriculum.
That the General Manager, Transportation Services, in consultation with the Acting Director, Toronto Film, Television and Digital Media Office, examine the current practices with respect to film permit parking in bike lanes and include the findings and any recommendations in their report in spring 2015.