Item - 2019.IE5.7

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee referred Item IE5.7 to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

At its meeting of April 11, 2019 the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee considered a presentation from Jason Neudorf, Project Manager, WSP Consulting on On-street Bikeway Design Guidelines.

At the April 11, 2019 meeting of the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, a presentation was made by WSP Consulting, the City's consultant responsible for producing the On-Street Bikeway Design Guide. The presentation focused on the accessible design of cycling facilities. The Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee requested that a special consultation session be held to further understand accessibility concerns, and have it further guided by the Toronto Complete Streets Guidelines before finalizing the On-street Bikeway Design Guide.

The overarching principles of the Guide are to prioritize safety and accessibility within design, and make cycling a comfortable experience for all ages and abilities.

The Guide is intended for practitioners involved in the development of cycling infrastructure in Toronto, and will also be helpful for key stakeholders who have a special interest in understanding the process and rationale for the various design strategies.

Throughout the development of the Guide, multiple Technical Advisory Committee meetings, focused meetings with City staff design practitioners, and meetings with stakeholders, including those with pedestrian advocates and the accessibility community, have been held to inform the development of the guidelines.