GSSC Agenda 1 2018-01-22 26
THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
SAFE STREETS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00 PM Committee Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Pages 1 - 5 (1) Minutes of the GSSC meeting held on November 27, 2017.
7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS
8. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MADD Canada presentation
9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA
(1) Safe Streets Complaints, inquiries, tracker and follow-up. Regular update by Scott Edwards if available.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
GSSC Agenda 2
Page 6 (1) Georgina - Brock border roundabout
Page 7 (2) Distracted driving fine not deterring York Region Drivers.
Pages 8 -30 (3) Winter Road Salt (Chloride) in Lake Simcoe Tributaries
Page 31 (4) Snowy Roads Cause 13 times the normal number of Collisions in York Region
Pages 32 - 33 (5) Nasty Weather Leads to 20 plus collisions on York Region Roads
Pages 34 - 36 (6) Major New Investment to Make Cycling Safer and More Convenient
Page 37 (7) Traffic measures proposed after fatal accidents rise in Georgina
Page 38 (8) York Region Police release ‘incredibly disappointing’ 2017 impaired driving stats
11. OTHER BUSINESS
Page 39 (1) Campaign (continued discussion).
(2) New area(s) of interest for further investigation (ongoing agenda item).
12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED
13. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Next meeting Monday, January 22, 2017.
THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
SAFE STREETS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES Monday, November 27, 2017 7:00 PM Committee Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM
2. ROLL CALL
The following Committee members were present: Regional Councillor Naomi Davison, Chair Marc Lavergne, Vice Chair Rob Bassie Cathy Hasted Gavin James Mike Roots, Sergeant
The following Committee members were absent with regrets: Tanya Hilton
The following staff members were in attendance: John Armstrong, Acting Director of Infrastructure and Operations Scott Edwards, Road Superintendent Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator
3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Cathy Hasted, Seconded by Marc Lavergne
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017-0034
That the agenda for the Georgina Safe Streets Committee for November 27, 2017, be approved.
Carried.
5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF - None
6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Page 1 of 41 Pages 1 - 4 (1) Minutes of the GSSC meeting held on October 23, 2017.
Moved by Marc Lavergne, Seconded by Cathy Hasted
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017-0035
That the Georgina Safe Streets Committee adopt the October 23, 2017 meeting minutes.
Carried.
7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS
8. PRESENTATIONS
(1) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) York Region presentation Katie Apreda, President of York Region chapter.
Katie Apreda, President of York Region chapter provided an overview of York Region Chapter’s activities and fundraisers. The Committee was advised the money they raise primarily goes towards victims. Ms. Apreda advised MADD is always looking for new ideas and would welcome any ideas from the Committee to spread awareness. The Committee suggested they would be willing to help spread awareness for any future campaigns MADD runs.
Moved by Gavin James, Seconded by Marc Lavergne
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017-0036
That the Georgina Safe Streets Advisory receive the presentation by Katie Apreda on MADD York Region.
Carried.
9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA
(1) Safe Streets Complaints, inquiries, tracker and follow-up. Regular update by Scott Edwards if available.
Tracker is being revised; Scott provided verbal updates on some of the areas of concern. The Committee was advised that dropping temperatures are impacting the batteries in the counters and counters are not lasting, so speed studies relying on counters would have to be put on hold until warmer weather returns.
Moved by Cathy Hasted, Seconded by Marc Lavergne
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017-0037
Page 2 of 41 That the Georgina Safe Street receive the verbal update from Scott Edwards
Carried.
10. COMMUNICATION
(1) 2017-11-14 impaired and distracted drivers charged last week – YRP Media Release
(2) Can Daylight Savings Time play role in increased pedestrian collisions
(3) Charges laid in Hwy. 48 Sutton collision that killed 2, sent 3 to hospital
(4) Keep Trick-Or-Treaters Safe this Halloween
(5) Does your route on York Region roads make the worst crash sites?
(6) Letter To The Editor: We're The Solution To Deadly Roads
(7) Police cracking down on Markham unsafe pedestrian, driver behaviors
(8) Ontario Preparing for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Moved by Rob Bassie, Seconded by Gavin James
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017- 0038
That the Georgina Safe Streets Committee receive the following Communication items:
1. 2017-11-14 impaired and distracted drivers charged last week – YRP Media Release 2. Can Daylight Savings Time play role in increased pedestrian collisions 3. Charges laid in Hwy. 48 Sutton collision that killed 2, sent 3 to hospital 4. Keep Trick-Or-Treaters Safe this Halloween 5. Does your route on York Region roads make the worst crash sites? 6. Letter To The Editor: We're The Solution To Deadly Roads 7. Police cracking down on Markham unsafe pedestrian, driver behaviors 8. Ontario Preparing for Federal Cannabis Legalization
Carried.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
(1) Arlington, three way stop, ‘stop ahead’ sign request (Continued from previous meetings).
Page 3 of 41 Scott Edwards provided a brief presentation on the Roads Division and the guiding processes and policies relating specifically to traffic concerns including ‘stop ahead’ signs.
Sergeant Mike Roots advised YRP has attended the area of concern 10 times since the previous meeting and has issued 8 tickets.
(2) Joe Dales sub-division, (Continued from previous meeting). Staff to post speed board.
Staff sent request to engineering and advised that speed limit signs were to be posted at the discretion of the developer until the road is assumed. The Committee discussed Road Watch as an option for this area.
(3) Dovedale Drive (Continued from previous meeting). Staff to post speed sign.
Staff advised a sign has been posted.
(4) Campaign (continued discussion).
Sergeant Mike Roots advised YRP has realeased a new video (Heads up). It was suggested that this may be something that could be shared on Georgina’s communication outlets.
(5) New area(s) of interest for further investigation (ongoing agenda item).
(6) 2018 Budget, update if available.
The Committee was advised the GSSC request was referred by Council to the budget process.
12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED - None
13. MOTION TO ADJOURN
Next meeting Monday, January 22, 2018.
Moved by Marc Lavergne, Seconded by Cathy Hasted
RESOLUTION NO. GSSC-2017-0036
That the Georgina Safe Streets Committee meeting for November 27, 2017, be adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Carried
Page 4 of 41 ______Councillor Naomi Davison, Chair
______C. Sarah A. Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator
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Member of Conservation Ontario Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
• 722km2 Lake • 450,000 residents • 35 rivers and streams • $200M recreation • Source of Drinking water • Waste Assimilation • Natural Heritage Feature
2 Page 9 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Lake Simcoe Chloride Trends • At the current rate we will exceed the guideline by 2107
3 Page 10 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority How Salt Works • Any substance that dissolves in water lowers its freezing point • Salt (sodium chloride)readily dissolves in water (brine) • Brine steals frozen water molecules faster than ice can steal liquid ones On The Road • Deicing – melting frozen water • Anti icing – preventing freezing • Prevent snow and ice bonding to pavement is the goal 4 Page 11 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Winter Salt Use • 3 – 5 million tonnes applied annually in Canada • Primary anti-icing tool in Ontario • Roads, parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds….. • Increasing expectation / adoption of ‘bare pavement’ standard • Road salt usage makes winter driving safer • Corrosion costs ~$143/car/year • Corrosion of infrastructure • Steel, concrete, asphalt, bridges, parking garages • Salt contamination of drinking water
sources. 5 Page 12 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Winter Salt impacts on the Environment • Vast majority of salt will end up in surface / groundwater • days to decades • Highly soluble and concentrations in water are unaffected by chemical reactions • Affects osmoregulation of freshwater species • 2011 CCME Guideline • Chronic (long term) = 120 mg/L • Acute (short term) = 640 mg/L
6 Page 13 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Environment Canada “Priority Substances List Assessment Report: Road Salt” 2001
• Therefore, it is concluded that road salts that contain inorganic chloride salts… are “toxic” as defined in Section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999).
7 Page 14 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Municipal application rates
City of Toronto, normalized application rate (Kilgour et al 2013)
• Code of Practice appears to have contributed to a reduction in the “normalized” application rate of ~26% • This has not translated to an overall reduction in salt use 8 Page 15 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Benchmark Chloride Concentrations • Ocean salt concentration = 35,000mg/L • 55% Cl = 19,250mg/L • 45% Na = 15,750mg/L • Unimpacted lakes on Canadian Shield = <1 – 7mg/L • Cooksville Creek Mississauga = 20,000 Cl mg/L • Max Lake Simcoe Tributary Cl = 6,120 mg/L at Hotchkiss Creek, February 2013
• 9 Max Parking lot runoff concentrationPage 16 of 41 = 85,673 Cl mg/L Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Max Chloride Concentration Impacts
~82%
10 Page 17 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Bluffs Chloride in 12mg/l Simcoe 11mg/l Tributaries
Beaver Hotchkiss 30mg/l Ave. Cl Concentrations 857mg/l 26mg/l Winter 247mg/l Spring, Summer, Fall
• High Chloride concentrations in tributaries linked to urban areas and Holland Landing 339mg/l seasonality 11 Page 18 of 41 140mg/l Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Daily Chloride Concentrations – Urban
Summer Autumn Winter
12 Page 19 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Application in Lake Simcoe Watershed
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18% Local roads
39% Regional roads
Provincial 14% highways Parking lots
Residential 27%
• Total of 100,000 T in 2012 • Equivalent to 225 kg of salt per capita • that is 2.5 of me!
13 Page 20 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Multi-sectoral approach to salt reduction
Built environment
Salt Reduction
Private Public sector sector practices practices
PUBLIC EXPECTATION 14 Page 21 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Private sector practices • Promote / host Smart About Salt training • Research to understand barriers to adoption • Commercial / ENGO roundtable • Enhance status of the issue • Develop business case to demonstrate effectiveness 15 Page 22 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Built environment: Commercial Parking Lot Year Salt Ave Number of Total salt if Application Application applications application rate (tonnes) Rate (g/m2) was ~58g/m2 2015 1039 117 64 527 2016 556 65 60 494 2017 1052 102 72 592
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16 Page 23 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Built environment: Commercial Parking Lot
• Disproportionate applied to walkways and “trouble spots” (488g/m2 to 4,766g/m2)
17 Page 24 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Built environment: Design • Standard design drawings for: • Effective grading • Snow disposal sites • Sidewalks • Landscaping • Example site plans • Small, medium, large • Template policies for municipal OPs, zoning
bylaws 18 Page 25 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Public Sector: Urban Growth
19 Page 26 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Public Sector: Urban Growth
20 Page 27 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Public Sector: LSRCA Watershed Salt Working Group
“State of Pilot studies practice” review
Salt Literature management review Municipal technical salt briefs management plans
21 Page 28 of 41 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Alternatives
• Sand • Good for slow speeds, when <-12°C, or snow pack roads • Poor for roads >40km/h, requires 3x more material • Organics (beet juice) • Works at lower temperatures • Impacts to BOD in receiving waters • Treated Salt / Other Salts • Works at lower temperatures, more efficient (~30%), sticky • More expensive than salt • Still has a chloride component
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• “Minimum Maintenance Standards” are developed and revised based on how we all behave in winter conditions • Do we really need bare pavement on all roads? • Drive slower, give extra time and space • Snow tires • Winter boots
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Newspaper Clippings Nasty weather leads to 20-plus collisions on York Region roads Slow down so you're not in next accident, police say https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/8002552-nasty-weather-leads-to-20-plus- collisions-on-york-region-roads/ NEWS 09:36 AM by Lisa Queen Georgina Advocate
Three vehicles were involved in a collision at Woodbine and Glenwoods avenue in Keswick Dec. 18. - Mike Barrett/Metroland
There have been at least 21 collisions during this morning's nasty weather. York Regional Police are asking drivers to slow down. 1 / 2 There have been more than 20 collisions and counting in this morning’s slick weather conditions, York Regional Police said.
Page 32 of 41 “Our officers have responded to 21 collisions this morning. Slow down and leave extra space so you don't become #22,” police tweeted at about 9:15 a.m. Dec. 18.
One thee-vehicle collision at Woodbine and Glenwoods avenues and in Keswick left a pickup truck in the ditch, a car slammed into a hydro pole and another car with damage.
A collision at Yonge Street and Major Mackenzie Drive is slowing traffic in the area, police said.
To make matters worse, traffic on Hwy. 400 has been extremely slow this morning after a vehicle fire south of Finch Avenue, the Ontario Provincial Police reported.
Messy road conditions are expected to remain challenging this morning as Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for York and Durham regions warning of the possibility of snow and freezing drizzle.
Page 33 of 41 Sarah Brislin
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Major New Investment to Make Cycling Safer and More Convenient
December 4, 2017
More Bike Lanes and Cycling Infrastructure Part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan
Ontario is making it safer and more convenient for people to get around by bike, by more than doubling its investment in local cycling to build bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure in towns and cities across the province. This investment is part of Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province's cap on pollution and carbon market.
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, and Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, were in Toronto today where they were joined by Cristina Martins, MPP for Davenport and Ana Bailão, Deputy Mayor for Toronto and East York to announce the recipients of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program--and an increase in the program's funding.
The City of Toronto will use this funding to help deliver their Ten Year Cycle Network Plan and to expand the Bike Share Toronto system with up to 300 new Bike Share locations, 3,000 bikes, and 6,000 docks. More cycling infrastructure and expansion of the bike share program will encourage people to cycle more often, improve safety and provide more travel options.
Active transportation is a critical part of the transportation system, and across Ontario, 120 municipalities from Essex County to Thunder Bay will receive funding from the province to build more bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure, or enhance existing infrastructure.
Making cycling safer and more convenient is part of Ontario's plan to create fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change. The plan includes a higher minimum wage and better working conditions, free tuition for hundreds of thousands of students, easier access to affordable child care, and free prescription drugs for everyone under 25 through the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation.
1 Page 34 of 41 QUICK FACTS
The province is investing $93 million this year, more than doubling the initial $42.5 million announced earlier this year. Toronto is receiving $25.6 million.
All Ontario municipalities will have additional opportunities to apply for and benefit from the 4-year program.
The Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program builds on Ontario’s Cycling Tourism Plan: Tour by Bike and the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program, helping 37 municipalities across the province build or improve cycling infrastructure. About 1.5 million people in Ontario hop on their bikes at least once a week during the spring, summer and fall, and many cycle year-round.
A 2016 survey found that over three quarters of Bike Share members felt that their riding behaviour has increased as a result of using Bike share.
The Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program is a commitment under Ontario’s five-year Climate Change Action Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020, 37 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050.
#CycleON: Ontario’s Cycling Strategy was announced in 2013 to promote safe cycling and encourage more people to ride their bikes to work, school and for recreation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC) Recipients
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Cycling in Ontario
Explore Ontario by Bike
#CycleON: Ontario's Cycling Strategy
QUOTES
2 Page 35 of 41 "Cycling is a convenient and sustainable way to get around and that is why we are committed to building more cycling infrastructure to make it easier for people to bike. Our government looks forward to continue working with our partners and the cycling community to ensure we create a safe and integrated cycling network." — Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation
"Cycling keeps our communities healthy, active and well connected. We want to ensure that people across Ontario have the infrastructure they need to keep cycling safe, accessible and easy for all. The benefits to jumping on a bike are endless – it can be a wonderful way to explore our cities and a healthy method to get those much-needed errands done. Through the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, we’re building on the vision to create cycling-friendly roads that municipalities want and deserve." — Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
"Reducing greenhouse gas pollution from transportation is one of the most important actions we can take to fight climate change. Creating more bike lanes in communities big and small makes it easier and safer for people across the province to choose cleaner, quicker ways of getting around. This investment shows how our Climate Change Action Plan and carbon market are working together to build a healthier planet for future generations." — Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
"This is about giving Toronto residents more options to get around the city. The City of Toronto will use this funding to help deliver the City's Ten Year Cycle Network Plan and for expanding Bike Share Toronto. Cycling infrastructure and expansion of the bike share program will encourage people to cycle more often, improve safety and provide more travel options. Whether it’s by foot, bike, public transit or car, we’re working with the Government of Ontario to invest in the City’s transportation network to get Toronto moving." — John Tory, Mayor of Toronto
CONTACTS
Celso Pereira Minister’s Office 416-327-6372 [email protected]
Bob Nichols Communications Branch
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From: Kim MacGillivray Sent: October-25-17 4:06 PM To: Sarah Brislin; *Communications Division Subject: RE: Walk to School Videos are now LIVE
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for sending along. I have shared the Region’s social media posts on this on our TOG corporate channels. Regards, Kim
Kim MacGillivray Communication and Social Media Strategist | Office of the CAO 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON | L4P 3G1 905-476-4301 Ext. 2220 | georgina.ca Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Like us on Facebook
From: Sarah Brislin Sent: October‐25‐17 9:44 AM To: *Communications Division
The Safe Streets Committee asked if there is a way we can promote these York Region videos on walking to school. The links are:
Here’s a link to the 30 ‐ https://youtu.be/aoQd‐8XUM1E Here’s a link to the 1:50 ‐ https://youtu.be/Q0oCtSn_7fs
C. Sarah A. Brislin, BA, Dipl.M.A Committee Services Coordinator Clerk's Division | Town of Georgina 26557 Civic Centre Rd., Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 T: 905‐476‐4301 ext 2248 905‐722‐6516 705‐437‐2210 E: [email protected] www.georgina.ca
From: Scott Edwards Sent: October‐03‐17 2:59 PM
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