What by-laws are being reviewed? Chapter 729 of the Municipal Code - requires a bicycle license By-Law 09-164 - Prohibits Vehicles on Public Lands By-Law 91-71 - Traffic By-Law Why are they being reviewed? How can I provide input? Some user groups, particularly long-boarders, have expressed a desire to be permitted to operate in more places than just trails Some administrative aspects of the by-laws are outdated It is important that the by-laws reflect the diversity of active transpor- tation modes used in our community and that the by-laws support the use of these modes The first public consultation was in the fall of 2012. This is the second public consultation and there is a survey available for you to complete, either in hard copy format or on-line. Com- ments are due by February 15th. Active Transportation By-Law Review
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What by-laws are being reviewed?Chapter 729 of the Municipal Code - requires a bicycle licenseBy-Law 09-164 - Prohibits Vehicles on Public Lands By-Law 91-71 - Tra�c By-Law
Why are they being reviewed?
How can I provide input?
Some user groups, particularly long-boarders, have expressed a desire to be permitted to operate in more places than just trailsSome administrative aspects of the by-laws are outdated
It is important that the by-laws re�ect the diversity of active transpor-tation modes used in our community and that the by-laws support the use of these modes
The �rst public consultation was in the fall of 2012. This is the second public consultation and there is a survey available for you to complete, either in hard copy format or on-line. Com-ments are due by February 15th.
Ac tive Transp or tation By-L aw Review
What has been done so far?
By-laws from about 30 municipalities in Ontario and the United States have been examined, including Guelph, To-ronto, Ottawa, Portland, Vancouver, and Madison
Regulations in several states (Florida, California, Wis-consin) and countries (Australia, New Zealand) were reviewedResearch exploring collision rates for cyclists, skate-boarders or in-line skaters was conducted, including rates of crashes for cyclists riding on sidewalks
A public meeting was held November 1, 2012 to seek input into the updating of the by-laws. 196 people �lled out the survey, most of them on-line. The re-sponses were evaluated and the recommendations were formulated based on research and public input.
Ac tive Transp or tation By-L aw Review
Survey and Email Responses24 people signed in at the public meeting and 196 survey respons-es were received. In addition, letters were received from GreenUP, the Peterborough County-City Health Unit and B!KE the Communi-ty Cycling Hub
A wide range of age groups responded to the survey. 86% de-scribe themselves as pedestrians, 77% as cyclists, 76% as drivers, 30% as longboarders/skateboarders, 9% as an in-line skat-ers/rollerbladers and 5% as e-bikers. A suggestion was made to have presentations at the next public meeting with a focus on the less understood modes such as skate-boarding and e-biking.
Cycling Related Input
Skateboarding and Longboarding Related Input
45% support cycling on designated sidewalks, 42% on all side-walks outside of the downtown and 13% did not support cycling on sidewalks.
49% support skateboarding on sidewalks outside of the down-town, 69% support skateboarding in cycling lanes on roads, 40% support boarding on all roads with a speed limit of less than 50 km/h
79% support removing the requirement for a bike license
I nput Received S o Far
In-Line Skating and Rollerblading Input
E-biking Related Input
Lights for Skateboarders and In-line Skaters
Helmet Use
52% support skating/blading on designated sidewalks, 49% sup-port them on all sidewalks outside of the downtown, 61% in cy-cling lanes on roads, 39% on roads with a speed limit of 50 km/hr or less, 9% do not support them on sidewalks
79% thought that skateboarders and in-line skaters should be re-quired to wear a helmet if under the age of 18, as for cyclists under the Highway Tra�c Act
Several people suggested that the requirement should be for lights OR re�ective clothing
77% think that lights should be required between dusk and dawn
75% support e-bikes in cycling lanes, 71% on roads, 50% on multi-use trails, 27% on designated sidewalks
I nput Received S o Far (con’d)
What does this regulation say?requires a bike license for all bicycles in the city�ne is $65 for not registering a bikeregistration is at the police station and there is no fee
ProsCan be used to identify the owner of a stolen bicycle if the bike is recovered
Not convenient to register bikes at the police station
Can be a deterrent to cycling due to perceived chance of getting a ticket
Cons
Hard to keep data up-to-date, e.g. bikes change owners
Chapter 729 of the Municipal Co de
Recommendation To rescind Chapter 729 of the Municipal Act. The result would be that bicycle licenses would be optional rather than re-quired.
What does this regulation say?permits cycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, walking and e-bikes on multi-use trails in the city
prohibits cycling and e-bike use on sidewalks
Recommended Administrative ChangeBy-law 09-164 deals with parks and open spaces. The Tra�c By-Law states permitted uses within the road right-of-way.
By-L aw 09-164 - To Prohibit Vehicles on Public L and
Move the section about permitted uses on sidewalks to the Tra�c By-Law because sidewalks are in the road right-of-way.
What does this regulation say?This is a complex by-law that regulates uses within the road right-of-way. The focus for this review is aspects of the by-law that pertain to cycling, skateboarding, and in-line skating.
The Tra�c By-law currently prohibits skateboarding, in-line skat-ing, and other similar forms of active transportation on roads and sidewalks in the city.
By-L aw 91-71 - Tra�c By-L aw
The recommended changes to the Tra�c By-Law are listed in the table on the next board.
By-L aw 91-71 - Tra�c By-L aw By-Law Mode
Current Content Suggested Change
Traffic By-Law 91-711 – Definitions E-bikes;
skateboarding;in-line skating
There are no definitions for e-bikes, skateboarding or in-line skating
Add definitions for e-bikes, skateboarding and in-line skating
9 – Coasting on Sleighs, Roller Skates, etc.
Skateboarding;in-line skating
Skateboarding and in-line skating are not permitted on sidewalks or roadways. They are only permitted on multi-use paths as per By-Law 09-164.
Permit skateboarding and in-line skating on:- sidewalks (outside of the downtown
core), and;- roadways with a speed limit of 50 km/hr
or less.
Require lights or reflective clothing, visible from 200m away and from the front and back, between dusk and dawn.
On the road, follow the rules of the Highway Traffic Act. The by-law would be silent on this.
Recommend helmets for all wheeled activity participants and make them mandatory for those under 18 years of age.
Section 15.1 –Riding or Driving on Boulevards or Sidewalks
Cyclists;e-bikes
E-bikes are not mentioned and bicycles are not permitted on sidewalks.
Permit cyclists on sidewalks outside of the downtown, except where on-road cycling facilities are provided, for example, some sections of Monaghan Road.
E-bikes should not be permitted on these same sidewalks.
Require all wheeled users on sidewalks to:- Yield to pedestrians; and- Audibly signal an intention to pass.
Section 15.2 –Bicycle paths and foot paths
Shared use side paths;e-bikes
These shared pathways run parallel to the road and are identified in a list. Bicycles are permitted, but not motorized vehicles. E-bikes and other active transportation modes are not mentioned.
Permit all self-propelled wheeled uses on designated shared use side paths, including e-bikes. List the shared use side paths in the by-law and provide signage along the pathway. An example of a shared use pathway is the west side of Medical Drive.
Driveway and road crossings of shared use side paths and sidewalks along busy roads that have no on-road cycling infrastructure should be upgraded to heighten driver awareness of wheeled users on the sidewalks.
Wheeled users should be encouraged to travel in the same direction as vehicles on the adjacent sidewalk (so they are traveling in the same direction as vehicles).
Section 18.1 –Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle laneadministrative change
In the existing by-law, a list of bicycle lanes is provided.
Change this to a reference to signed bicycle lanes so that the by-law does not need to be updated every time a change is made in bicycle lane locations.
18.2 - Permitted uses in bicycle lanes
All modes;bicycle lanes
Motor assisted bicycles are permitted in bicycle lanes.
Permit all self-propelled users in the cycling lanesand other cycling facilities, including e-bikes..
Municipal Code Chapter 729
Cycling Requires a bike license Rescind this section.
By-Law 09-164 Section 4
Administrative change
Prohibits cycling on sidewalks. Rescind this section and address in the Traffic By-Law as described above.
This table shows where di�erent forms of active transportation would be permitted to travel if the recommended by-law changes are approved.
Fill out the survey. Hard copy versions are available here. You can also do the survey on-line. Submit surveys by Friday, February 15th.A report will be prepared for Council after the public comment period has ended. All those who have pro-vided their email address will be sent information about the report to Council.
Thank you for your time today and for your interest in active transportation!
