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CITY OF VANCOUVER OTHER REPORT |
Report Date: |
February 17, 2005 | |
Author: |
Laura Kazakoff | |
Phone No.: |
604.871.6353 | |
RTS No.: |
4949 | |
CC File No.: |
5304 | |
Meeting Date: |
March 3, 2005 |
TO: |
Standing Committee on Planning and Environment |
FROM: |
Bicycle Advisory Committee |
SUBJECT: |
Langara College Policy Statement |
RECOMMENDATION
The Bicycle Advisory Committee recommends:
A. THAT Langara College strive for a cycling mode split of 10% by 2010.
B. THAT a cycling facility be provided on 49th Avenue.
C. THAT measures be incorporated to reduce traffic on the Ontario Greenway / Bikeway.
D. THAT covered, secure bicycle parking facilities on the Langara campus be increased, be distributed around the campus, and be more visible.
E. THAT a Traffic Demand Management (TDM) plan be developed by Langara College to realize a significant shift to cycling to the college and decrease the single-occupancy-vehicle trips. This TDM plan should address parking requirements to support this needed shift to cycling.
F. THAT staff be directed to report back to the Bicycle Advisory Committee with additional details on student and staff numbers, trip characteristics and cycling facility details.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager submits the foregoing for Council's CONSIDERATION.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Bicycle Advisory Committee, at its meeting on February 16, 2005, received a presentation from staff on the proposed Langara College Policy Statement, and passed the foregoing motion.
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