Item - 2019.GL4.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 14, 2019 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee on April 23, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 14, 2019.
GL4.14 - Evaluation of the Use of Cargo Bikes in City Operations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to implement and evaluate the use of cargo bikes in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's operations.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Fleet Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with and with the agreement of Locals 79 and 416, to consider:
a. the possibility of waiving the required Can-Bike training program for the purposes of the pilot project, provided the bicycles are not used on public roads; and
b. the possibility of working with the required City Divisions to shorten the current Can-Bike training program to one-half day, similar to the City's G-Permit program for operating a motor vehicle.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-131488.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Fleet Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with and with the agreement of Locals 79 and 416, to consider:
a. the possibility of waiving the required Can-Bike training program for the purposes of the pilot project, provided the bicycles are not used on public roads; and
b. the possibility of working with the required City Divisions to shorten the current Can-Bike training program to one-half day, similar to the City's G-Permit program for operating a motor vehicle.
GL4.14 - Evaluation of the Use of Cargo Bikes in City Operations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Fleet Services, and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to implement and evaluate the use of cargo bikes in Parks, Forestry and Recreation's operations.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to a motion adopted by City Council in July 2018 to evaluate the potential use of cargo bikes in City facilities and maintenance and to seek authority to proceed with the implementation and evaluation of the use of cargo bikes in City operations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-131488.pdf