The Director Planning and Building
submitted a report requesting funding in support of programs to promote
cycling and walking in 2018.
The proposed funding
would contribute to the following initiatives: Burnaby Bike Map, Bike to Work
Week and Bike to School Week, Streetwise Cycling Courses, Community Cycling
Initiatives, Burnaby Walking Maps – Metrotown, Walking Challenge, and Jane’s
Walk.
Staff advised the Burnaby
cycling and walking program has been in place for 10-15 years. New walking
initiatives have been added to this year’s program.
The
Director Planning and Building recommended:
1. THAT Council be requested to
authorize the expenditure of $12,400 from the Boards, Committees and
Commissions budget for programs to promote cycling and walking in 2018, as
outlined in this report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendation of the
Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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