4/25/2001 Meeting Minutes | Interests & Concerns PDF Print E-mail
Written by ms   
Monday, 21 March 2011 10:06

Almost a decade later CRBC is still going strong.  Here is an abbreviated list of interests & concerns, from the historic first meeting back on Tuesday, April 25th 2001.  

  • A connected urban network of bike routes
  • Include bike paths in long range regional planning
  • Create a model ordinance for adoption by the Centre Region municipalities
  • Every new road and park should include a bike path
  • Maintenance of bike routes year round, removing snow, broken glass, etc
  • Safe streets for bicyclists
  • Especially, make Atherton, Beaver, College Avenues safe for bicyclists
  • Whitehall Road needs a bike shoulder or lane
  • Education to increase other-awareness of car drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, buses
  • Share the road campaign
  • Intersection safety practices - traffic signals, police enforcement, etc
  • Red light sensor for bikes at stop lights (currently only auto weights can activate)
  • Reduce car traffic and congestion!
  • Safe routes for children
  • Commuter accessibility into town
  • Make all-weather biking possible
  • Covered bike path on commuter routes
  • Demonstrate appreciation for CATA bike racks - use them!
  • A regional bike system of routes to the country
  • Improve Linden Hall Road for bicyclists
  • Dedicated street for bikes and pedestrians (suggested: Pugh, Calder Way)
  • Develop trails
  • More bike racks in commercial areas
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