Active Transportation Task Force

Purpose 

The Active Transportation Task Force (ATTF) provides Town staff with advice regarding active transportation matters to cultivate a healthier and safer community for active transportation in Caledon.  

Interested in learning more about the Task Force, review the Active Transportation Task Force Terms of Reference.

Agendas and Minutes 

For meeting agendas, please contact staff in the Transportation Engineering Division. 

 March 19, 2019

Members Present

Don Coats, Volunteer Caledon Cycling Club

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

Harm Gill, Volunteer

Amanda Zarifopoulos, Volunteer

Shonasib Bald, Volunteer

Town Staff Present

Eric Chan, Manager, Transportation

Arash Olia, Coordinator, Transportation Development

Steve Mathew, Traffic Technologist

Alyson Monery, Coordinator, Recreation

Kant Chawla, Senior Planner, Transportation

Li Li, Analyst, Claims Risk Management

Sharon Wilcox, Officer, Tourism & Culture

Kaley Harkins, Technician, Road Operations, FIS

Jordan Vander Klok, Landscape Project Coordinator

Chad Curtis, Specialist, Legislative

Steven Dollmaier, Superintendent, Roads & Fleets

Others Present

Tracy Appleton, Region of Peel

Michael Bennington, Region of Peel

Mina Zare, Region of Peel

Summary and Next Steps:

  • Eric provided the presentation on the terms of reference, goals and objectives of the task force, previous achievements through the cycling task force.
  • Eric requested the members to review the Terms of Reference and provide their feedbacks/comments
  • The mandate of this task force is for the town to obtain a silver designation for cycling and walk friendly designation.
  • It was mentioned that the term of task force equals the term of council.
  • Task force members explained the followings:
  • Opportunities for the task force to identify better connectivity for cyclists and walkers.
    • Explore the opportunities of collecting grant funds from other government agencies
    • Inviting staff from the city of Brampton for future meetings
    • Improvements of the mid-block trail crossing need to be made as well as safety of the roads.
    • More education needs to be done for drivers and cyclists to increase the awareness
 February 21, 2020

Members Present

Darshan Singh, Volunteer

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

Matt Noble, OPP

Dwayne McKnight, OPP

Region of Peel Staff Present

Michael Bennington, Region of Peel

Brandon Quigley, Region of Peel

Sandra Fitzpatrick, Public Health

Town Staff Present

Arash Olia, Coordinator, Transportation Development and Acting Transportation Manager

Bryan Meyers, Engineering Intern

Kaley Harkins, Technician, Road Operations

Jordan Vander Klok, Landscape Project Coordinator

Alyson Monery, Recreation Program Coordinator

Amanda Fusco, Manager Legislative Services and Acting Town Clerk

Sharon Wilcox, Tourism and Culture Officer

Chad Curtis, Specialist Legislative 

Emma Howlett, Transportation Engineering Analyst

Summary

  •   Active transportation task force is designated as aboard thus must   follow code of conduct
  •   Town of Caledon will implement at least 40km of bike routes this year
  •   Queensgate Blvd. and Kennedy Rd. to have revised pavement parking   pending a public information center
  •   Bike the Creek Day June 13th, 2020

 

Next Steps:

  •   Town of Caledon is to go to council with:
    •   Total cost to implement 80km this year
    •   Length of bike route the Town can implement on existing budget
  •   Region of Peel will review trail ends signage near Old Church Rd. and   Innis Lake Rd.

 

Note: Pandemic reallocations of budget prevented implementation of new bike routes in 2020
October 13, 2020

Members Present:

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

Don Coats, Volunteer Caledon Hills Cycling Club

Region of Peel Staff Present:

Manvir Tatla

Neal Smith

Arthur Lee

Sally Rook

Damian Jamroz

Mina Zare

Michael Bennington

Town Staff Present:

Arash Olia, Manager Transportation Engineering

Li Li, Senior Analyst, Insurance & Risk Management Senior Analyst

Jordan Vander Klok, Landscape Project Coordinator

Alyson Monery, Recreation Program Coordinator

Kant Chawla, Policy Community Services Senior Planner

Sharon Wilcox, Tourism and Culture Officer

Emma Howlett, Transportation Engineering Analyst

Guest Speakers:

David Meyer, Waterfront Commission Trust

Not Able to attend:

OPP Representative: Duanne Mcknight, Matthew Noble

Sandra Fitzpatrick, Peel District School Board

Tracey Appleton, Public Health

Summary:

  • The Region of Peel Environmental Assessment on Airport Rd is to be completed soon. It is looking to combine the use of bike lanes, multi-use trails, paved shoulders, and diversions onto local roads to provide safe cycling facilities.

  • The Waterfront Commission Trust has proposed a bike route from Orangeville to Inglewood, bypasses around Forks of the Credit Rd and Caledon East Galafraxa Town Line are currently under investigation.

  • The Region of Peel is looking to potentially acquire railway line from Orangeville to Brampton in the next 10 years for active transportation.

  • Bike repair stations are to be installed in Southfields community center, Palgrave near the Caledon Trailway, and Inglewood near the Caledon Trailway.

Next Steps:

  • Region to investigate:

    • a bypass from Mount Crest Road to Caledon Trailway

    • the need for a Huntsville trail crossing once constructed 

    • Old Base line Rd shoulder widening to allow for Bike Route Signage

    • presence of counts/data on cyclist activity around Forks of the Credit Rd

    • If cyclists can be permitted on Old Church Rd (near Innis Lake Rd) in leu of recent safety improvements such as ASE

  • Town of Caledon to investigate:

    • other trail etiquette measures recommended (in person, flyers/adds, etc.)

    • Old base Line Bike Route signage with Region of Peel

  • David Mayer – Will work with park staff to see if signage, enforcement, or other program is recommended by park staff near Forks of the Credit Provincail Park.
March 17, 2021

Members Present

Arash Olia, Manager Transportation Engineering 

Andrew Pearce, Director Engineering Services 

Ben Roberts, Economic Development (for Sharon Wilcox) 

Emma Howlett, Traffic Data Analyst

Kant Chawla, Transportation Planning

 

Alyson Monery,  Events Community Development

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

David Meyer, Project Manager with Waterfront Regeneration Trust 

 

Sanadra Fitzpatrick, Manager Peel Public Health 

Brandon Quigley, Region of Peel

Neal Smith,  Region of Peel

Summary

  • EA's are underway on Columbia Way and Airport Road looking to improve sustainable transportation infrastructure

  • Shared proposed bike route for 2021

  • Members indicated approval of the connectivity created by these Bike Routes, David will look into connections with the Waterfront Trail's and Greenbelt loop 

  • Region of Peel looking to widen shoulders on Old base Line Road this year, other projects subject to approval

  • Bike repair stands to be installed in Cheltenham and Palgrave donated by the Caledon Trailway Book Committee, Town donated one station to be installed at Southfields Community Centre

Next Steps

  • Town staff will work on Signage plan, updating maps (digital and tourism kiosks/paper ). Adding new routes and add bike repair stand locations and amenities for cyclists

  • Region will continue to work on cycling facilities on Old base Line Road, Main Street West, and Old Church Road
January 17, 2022

Members Present

Arash Olia, Manager Transportation Engineering 

Sabrina Davidson, Sustainable Transportation Coordinator

Andrew Pearce, Director Engineering Services 

Alyson Monery,  Events Community Development

Emily Quinton, Tourism & Culture Officer

James Lane, Road Operations Superintendant

 

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

Harm Gill, Volunteer

 

Sanadra Fitzpatrick, Manager Peel Public Health 

Brandon Quigley, Region of Peel

Stan Cameron, PDSP Trustee

Tracy Appleton, PDSB

Joe Grdisa, PDSB

Cst. Ian Michel, OPP

Summary

  • 2021 Highlights
    • 120 km of new signed cycling routes, brings Town total to 200 km
    • Renewal of Bicycle Friendly Communities bronze designation
    • TRCA YouTube livestream featured Town of Caledon active transportation initiatives (bike routes, trail systems, bike repair stations, Bike Month initiatives)
  • Presentation of Scope of Work for new Active Transportation Master Plan, which will aim to identify key improvements and create a strategy for building safe and connected cycling, pedestrian, and trail infrastructure in Caledon.
  • Two new bike repair stations are to be installed along signed bike routes in 2022. Discussion about possible locations. One will be in Bolton, and the other in Belfountain. 
  • Update on enforcement: OPP handed out 30-35 tickets involving cyclists in 2021. Concerns that cyclists are not stopping at stop signs and drivers are not allowing a 1m passing distance. OPP will be looking to do a "share the road" campaign to address these concerns. 
  • Region of Peel update: EA in Bolton along Hwy 50 will include Active Transportation component, and PIC will be in a month or so. There is also an ongoing review on locations where the Caledon Trailway crosses Regional roads. New measures will be implemented to improve crossings. 
  • Town is working on a Staff Report outlining the Task Force's accomplishments during the current Term of Council. 

Next Steps

  • Town to provide Task Force with a copy of Share the Road feedback report
  • Next Task Force meeting will be scheduled for March, to discuss 2022 cycling program
  • Town will be initiating the ATMP in Q1 and will connect with Task Force as part of the public and stakeholder engagement
March 29, 2022

Members Present

Arash Olia, Manager Transportation Engineering

Sabrina Davidson, Sustainable Transportation Coordinator

Wayne Noble, Volunteer Bike the Creek/Brampton Bike Hub

Brandon Quigley, Region of Peel

Stan Cameron, PDSB Trustee

Frank Di Cosola, DPCDSB Trustee

Joe Brisebois, OPP

Summary

  • Presentation of proposed addition of 50 km of new signed bike routes. Key priorities include 1) connections to neighbouring municipalities, and 2) connections to existing cycling routes in Caledon. 
  • Three bike repair stations to be purchased and installed in 2022: Humber Lea Rd at Humber Valley 
    Heritage Trail (funded by Healthy Communities Grant), Old Bolton Fire Station (to be completed as part of the fire station project), and Belfountain Community Hall. 
  • Town will be seeking funding for the implementation of 26 lane km of signed cycling routes in Bolton, and a bicycle repair station at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness in North Bolton. 

  • Town will be requesting a modification to the Greenbelt route within the Town of Caledon. Presently, the Greenbelt Route runs north on Mt Wolfe Rd from Castlederg Sdrd to the Caledon Trailway. ATTF recommends Mt Hope as a replacement to Mt Wolfe due to safer cyclist conditions. 

  • Discussion regarding Caledon Central Public School, and safety of intersection of Charleston and Kennedy.

Next Steps

  • Town will refine and implement signed cycling routes based on Task Force discussion
  • Town will be in touch regarding the results of the grant application
  • Town will be requesting support/comment in the coming weeks for the council report and master plan process

 

March 3, 2023

Members Present

Arash Olia, Manager Transportation Engineering

Sabrina Davidson, Coordinator Sustainable Transportation

Alyson Monery, Coordinator Events & Volunteers

Emily Quinton, Officer Tourism & Culture

Wayne Noble, Resident Member

Jerry Gorman, Resident Member

Stephan Schneider, Resident Member

Ian Armstrong, Resident Member

Summary

  • Summary of Task Force mandate, opportunities, and administrative information
  • Major project updates: Active Transportation Master Plan, and new Caledon rail trail (OBRY)
  • Presentation of proposed addition of 50 km of new signed bike routes, bringing total number kilometres of Town signed cycling routes to 300. Key priorities include: 1) intra-community connections 2) connections to existing cycling routes in Caledon 3) utilization of paved shoulders
  • Update from members about cycling events happening in June: Velocity (Caledon Day), and Bike the Creek. Members are encouraged to get involved
  • Discussion regarding the walkability and bikeability of schools in Caledon, and examples of initiatives and practices that can be put in place to improve the ability to travel to school through active transportation 

Next Steps

  • Town will be reaching out to members for the Active Transportation Master Plan PIC, and will also be scheduling a meeting to discuss the Caledon rail to trail conversion

Attend a Meeting

Interested in attending an Active Transportation Task Force meeting? Please contact the staff in the Transportation Engineering Division for additional information.