"pilot project"

Councillor Edmond Leclerc is proposing a pilot project to allow ATV access on Lépine Avenue, which would require a new municipal bylaw.

The council has tasked the administration with analyzing the feasibility and safety of a pilot project to allow All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on Avenue Lépine in the Buckingham sector. This follows a request from the local ATV club to improve access to local businesses.

Councillor Edmond Leclerc has given notice that he will introduce a resolution at the April 14, 2026, meeting. This resolution aims to direct the city administration to draft a bylaw for a pilot project allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate on Avenue Lépine.

This item proposes changes to an ongoing pilot project regarding winter parking regulations on specific streets. The goal is to adjust the rules to better manage snow removal operations while balancing resident parking needs.

The city is launching a pilot project to test a reservation-free car-sharing service, aimed at improving mobility options for residents.

Council authorized a tripartite agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Élections Québec to participate in a pilot project. This project will create a web portal to provide voters with information and photos of candidates for the November 2, 2025, municipal election.

The City plans to launch a two-year pilot project for a refrigerated skating rink and public square at Parc des Cèdres in Aylmer, scheduled to open in November 2025. The project aims to test performance and public usage, with a focus on family-oriented free skating rather than hockey.

The commission discussed the pilot intervention plan for controlling European fire ants in the Andromède wooded area. The city aims to control the species rather than eradicate it, focusing on a 10-meter buffer zone to protect private property, while emphasizing the need for public communication and citizen cooperation.

Discussion and recommendation regarding a pilot project to install secure bicycle lockers to encourage active transportation.

The Commission reviewed the 'Vélo-Transit' secure bike locker pilot project. Due to technical issues and low usage, the Commission recommended extending the current rental agreement for one year to allow for better promotion and further evaluation before deciding on a long-term strategy.

The city is updating parking signage on several streets to accommodate a winter parking pilot project. These changes will inform residents about new parking rules during the winter season.

This item covers the review of the 2023-2024 winter snow removal operations and the progress of the Winter Viability Policy. Council members discussed service levels for sidewalks, the use of GPS technology, pilot projects for ecological neighborhoods, and communication strategies to inform citizens about snow removal activities.

The City is proposing a pilot project to test new winter parking regulations. This initiative aims to evaluate potential improvements to current parking management during the winter season.

An update on a pilot project testing alternative de-icing methods in specific neighborhoods to reduce the environmental impact of road salt on local ecosystems.

The committee discussed a pilot project for winter parking regulations for the 2024-2025 season. The proposal aims to simplify snow removal operations by restricting parking to one side of the street on specific routes. The city will allocate $47,249 for signage and citizen communication.

The City is entering into a grant agreement to utilize surplus funds from the Road Safety Fund, specifically for a municipal cooperation pilot project.

The city is developing a pilot network to foster collaboration and citizenship training among student councils in various Gatineau schools. The project aims to empower students to act on youth issues collectively.