MINUTES — PUBLIC – COMMISSION ON TRANSPORTATION, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY – AND SAFETY
⭐ Notable items (3)
Residents and councillors discussed winter cycling safety, specifically regarding bike lanes on Boulevard du Plateau and the Sentier des Voyageurs. The city addressed concerns about snow removal, the need for separated bike paths, and ongoing coordination with the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the STO regarding future infrastructure like the tramway.
The commission reviewed the need to update municipal by-law 300-2006 to align with provincial regulations regarding electric micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters. The goal is to clarify where these devices can be used (roads vs. bike paths) to improve safety and consistency, while acknowledging the complexity of coordinating with the National Capital Commission (NCC).
The city reviewed its 2024 cycling achievements, including adding 6.6 km of new paths and expanding winter maintenance to 145 km of trails. The 2025-2028 plan includes a $5 million budget for operations, with ongoing discussions regarding capital investment funding to continue expanding the network.
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. New member Pier-Adam Turcotte from Action Vélo Outaouais was welcomed, and the commission noted its work plan for the 2024-2025 period, which includes five sessions ending in September 2025.
The commission formally approved the agenda for the meeting.
No members declared any conflicts of interest regarding the items on the agenda.
Residents and councillors discussed winter cycling safety, specifically regarding bike lanes on Boulevard du Plateau and the Sentier des Voyageurs. The city addressed concerns about snow removal, the need for separated bike paths, and ongoing coordination with the National Capital Commission (NCC) and the STO regarding future infrastructure like the tramway.
The minutes from the previous meeting held on December 5, 2024, were officially filed.
Members were updated via email regarding the follow-up actions from the December 5, 2024, meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2025, and will feature a presentation on the tramway project.
The commission reviewed the need to update municipal by-law 300-2006 to align with provincial regulations regarding electric micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters. The goal is to clarify where these devices can be used (roads vs. bike paths) to improve safety and consistency, while acknowledging the complexity of coordinating with the National Capital Commission (NCC).
The city reviewed its 2024 cycling achievements, including adding 6.6 km of new paths and expanding winter maintenance to 145 km of trails. The 2025-2028 plan includes a $5 million budget for operations, with ongoing discussions regarding capital investment funding to continue expanding the network.
The chair provided updates on traffic calming measures currently being reviewed by the city council and invited members to a transit-focused benefit breakfast in Montreal.
No additional items were discussed under Varia.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.