"safety"

Councillor Jean Lessard is proposing the installation of an illuminated pedestrian crossing to improve safety for residents at the intersection of Cheval-Blanc, Fauvettes, and Galéasse streets.

This is a procedural item to formally record the minutes of the Commission on Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Safety meeting.

Councillor Jean Lessard has given notice that he will propose a resolution at the next meeting to install an illuminated pedestrian crossing to improve safety at the intersection of avenue du Cheval-Blanc, rue des Fauvettes, and rue de la Galéasse.

A presentation regarding ethics, safety, and integrity standards within the commission's scope, followed by a recommendation for action.

The Recreation, Sports, and Community Development Department presented a new municipal action plan to address ethics, safety, and integrity in local sports and recreation. The plan focuses on four pillars: informing, raising awareness, supporting, and sanctioning, with the goal of creating a safer environment for participants and administrators. The Commission recommended that the City Council mandate the department to implement this action plan.

The City of Gatineau is establishing an annual 'Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week' to be held during the last week of October. This initiative aims to value the profession, encourage recruitment, and raise public awareness about the importance of crossing guards for child safety.

The city is seeking provincial funding to improve safety at intersections where the Sentier des Voyageurs meets rue Pines, rue Grands-Châteaux, and rue Fraser. This project aims to make these crossings safer for active transport users.

The city is renewing the 'school-street' pilot project for 2025, which involves temporary street closures during school drop-off and pick-up times at Lac-des-Fées and Saint-Rédempteur schools to improve safety.

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Commission on Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Safety meeting held on January 30, 2025.

The commission reviewed the 2024 Park Surveillance Program, which patrolled over 80 parks to ensure safety and respectful use. Plans for 2025 include expanding patrols to skating rinks and sliding areas, maintaining year-round patrols, and implementing a new procedure for special requests.

The city presented the 'Building Safer Communities Fund,' which targets youth violence prevention. Members discussed the importance of including seniors in these intergenerational safety initiatives.

An update on the progress of the 'Commande un Angelot' (Ask for an Angel) project, a safety initiative often used in bars and restaurants to help individuals in uncomfortable situations. The item also includes a scheduled break.

The commission received an update on the 'Commande un Angelot' (Ask for Angela) project, which helps patrons in bars seek assistance if they feel unsafe. Members discussed potential public awareness campaigns to encourage more establishments to join.

This item involves the formal filing of the minutes from the Commission on Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Safety meeting held on October 24, 2024. The commission discusses city-wide transit and road safety initiatives.

An informational session regarding the city's initiatives to ensure ethical standards, safety, and integrity within recreational and sports programs.

Routine filing of the minutes from the September 19, 2024, meeting of the Commission on Transportation, Sustainable Mobility and Safety.

The city is approving a 'School Street' pilot project at École Saint-Rédempteur. This involves temporarily closing Rue Saint-Florent to vehicle traffic during school drop-off and pick-up hours on three consecutive Tuesdays in October 2024 to improve student safety.

This item approves a formal proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week, taking place from July 21 to 27, 2024.

The committee will discuss and provide a recommendation regarding the City of Gatineau's fire prevention regulations. This is a key regulatory item that impacts fire safety standards across the city.

Review and approval of the Transportation, Sustainable Mobility, and Safety Commission's past performance report and future work plan.

This item is the receipt of the minutes from the Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Safety Commission's public meeting held on February 15, 2024.

Representatives raised concerns about safety at a local arena and shared information about upcoming school events, including an OXFAM Québec citizen power day and Poetry Month.

The commission held a workshop to discuss ethics, safety, and integrity in recreational and community activities. Participants explored municipal roles and intervention strategies, such as informing, transforming, or regulating. The meeting ended prematurely due to a loss of quorum, but the data collected will be used to prepare a proposal for the April 2024 meeting.

Presentation and discussion regarding the city's guide for school corridors, which outlines safety measures for students traveling to and from school.