transportation for liveable communities: back to the future

Sunday, June 14, 2009

(how are we doing since this event in 2001?)

Presented To: Hamilton City Council
Presented By: Transportation For Liveable Communities, a Working Group of McMaster OPIRG

That the 1999 staff report Shifting Gears: A New Cycling Plan for Hamilton-Wentworth be implemented.
That the $300,000 budget that has been dedicated to cycling initiatives each year since 1992 be maintained in 2001 and beyond.
That motor vehicle speeds are enforced and, in residential areas, reduced to 30 km/hr.
That traffic calming and other vehicle speed reduction techniques be implemented.
That a Pedestrian Plan be developed for the New City of Hamilton.
That a sidewalk needs study be conducted and priority areas identified.
That sidewalks be built as part of any new development and that these sidewalks have a boulevard or separation between the sidewalk and the road
That intersections in the New City be systematically reviewed and prioritized for necessary pedestrian-friendly improvements
That snow clearance on frequently used sidewalks and trails be made a higher priority than road clearing and salting in residential neighbourhoods.
That a City-wide Transportation Demand Management Plan be developed and implemented. Such a plan would provide incentives for walking and cycling and deterrents for single occupancy vehicle use.
That the New City support development within urban areas and deter greenfield development.

transportation for liveable communities