TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Wednesday, 2015 October
07
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An ‘Open’ meeting of the Transportation
Committee was held in the Council Chamber, Main Floor, Burnaby City Hall,
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, 2015 October 07 at 6:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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Councillor
D. Johnston, Chair
Councillor
C. Jordan, Member
Ms.
A. Keane, Citizen Representative
Mr.
D. Reid, Citizen Representative
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
S. Dhaliwal, Vice Chair
Mr.
L. Paul, Citizen Representative
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STAFF:
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Ms.
L. Garnett, Assistant Director, Long Range Planning
Mr.
S. Ramsey, Manager - Transportation Planning
Ms.
L. Libsekal, Transportation Planner
Mr.
D. Louie, Assistant Director Engineering - Traffic & Parking
Ms.
E. Prior, Administrative Officer
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The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
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MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY mr. reid
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THAT
the minutes of the 'Open' meeting of the Transportation Committee held
on 2015 April 08 be adopted.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY mr. reid
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THAT
the delegation be heard.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Mr. Dan Freeman and Ms.
Margaret Wittgens, TransLink, appeared before the Committee to provide
information on the Transit Network Consultation regarding the proposed 2016
transit network changes. The public consultation will take place from October
13 to November 6, 2015.
The delegation advised that
TransLink is conducting the Transit Network Consultation to inform and consult
with community stakeholders regarding refinements to the transit network.
The service revisions are precipitated by the Evergreen Line extension and
changes to customer demands. The proposed near-term changes to bus routes are
being made to improve the transit network with existing resources.
Burnaby specific proposals
are being made to:
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49th
–Champlain Heights (49/26) – to improve speed and maintain access;
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Hastings
B-Line (135) – to create a B-Line;
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Metrotown
– Edmonds – New Westminster (106) – to improve reliability;
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Metrotown
Station (49/116/129/130/144/430) – to align services with the upgraded station;
and
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Walnut Grove
– Lougheed (501/509) – to increase travel options on Highway 1
In conclusion, the
delegation invited the Committee to view and provide feedback regarding the
proposals to TransLink or on their website at translink.ca/tnc.
Arising from discussion, the
Committee introduced the following motion:
MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY mr. reid
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THAT
the comments of the delegation be REFERRED to staff.
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CARRIED
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MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY ms. Keane
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
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CARRIED
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Correspondence was received
from Mr. John Thornton providing thoughts and suggestions regarding a ‘Plan B’
on the Transit Referendum.
Correspondence was received
from Mr. Colin Briggs requesting a change to the parking regulations on Clinton
Street, between Royal Oak and Roslyn Avenues.
Staff advised that the road
is slightly narrower in this section of Clinton Street compared to further
east; however vehicles approaching in opposing directions are still able to by-pass
each other by being courteous, i.e pulling into a free spot near the curb and
allowing the opposing car to pass through before proceeding.
Staff further advised that
the removal of parking on one side of the street would cause a hardship for residents
that may not have off street parking as well as providing the potential for
increased vehicular speeds through the community.
Arising
from discussion, the Committee introduced the following motion:
MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY mR. REID
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THAT
staff respond to Mr. Briggs.
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CARRIED
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A memorandum was received
from the Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting
held on 2015 May 11, received the Marine Drive at Nelson Avenue report
and referred the report to the Transportation Committee.
The report was originally
received by the Traffic Safety Committee recommending the installation of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Marine Drive and Nelson Avenue.
Arising from discussion,
the Committee introduced the following motion:
MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY MS. KEANE
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THAT
the report be REFERRED back to staff for further review.
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CARRIED
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A memorandum was received
from the Administrative Officer advising that Council, at the Open Council
meeting held on 2015 June 15, received and adopted the Burnaby Mountain
Parkway Cycling Safety Improvements and Joe Sakic Way Urban Trail report.
The report was originally
received and adopted at the Financial Management Committee seeking funding
approval for safety improvements on Burnaby Mountain Parkway and construction
of a section of the Urban Trail on Joe Sakic Way. As per recommendation no. 2,
the report was forwarded to the Transportation Committee for information.
A memorandum was received
from the Administrative Officer advising that Council, at the Open Council
meeting held on 2015 October 05, received and adopted the Social
Sustainability Strategy – Phase 1 Report on Actions.
The report was originally
received and adopted at the Social Planning Committee meeting held on 2015
September 28 providing Council with a progress report on the Phase 1
implementation of the Burnaby Social Sustainability Strategy.
Staff undertook to send
Committee members the web link to the complete report when it becomes
available.
Councillor
Johnston
Councillor Johnston requested the status of
bicycle activated light at Humphries Avenue (Morley Street) and Imperial Street.
Staff advised that a review
had been conducted at this location and a pedestrian/bicycle signal was not
warranted.
Councillor Johnston queried the feasibility of
reducing the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on Willingdon Avenue to achieve
consistency. Councillor Johnston noted on some portions of Willingdon Avenue
HOV is achieved with two passengers while on other portions the number of
passengers required is six.
Staff
undertook to investigate.
Ms.
Amber Keane
Ms. Keane queried the feasibility of
a left turn lane, from Royal Oak Avenue onto Kingsway. Due to the left turn
restrictions, vehicles are travelling through Kingsway and turning left at
Grimmer Street and Lane Street when travelling southbound and turning left into
the lane behind the 7-11 convenience store or Irving Street to circumvent the
restriction northbound. Ms. Keane has received feedback from businesses in the
area advising of constant honking and accidents due to traffic back-ups on
Royal Oak Avenue as motorists wait to turn left onto the side streets.
Staff advised that due to a lack of
adequate road allowance the City is unable to create left turn bays without
compromising traffic flow.
Councillor Jordan
Councillor Jordan has observed motorists
stopping at red lights prior to the intersection thereby not activating loop
detectors. Councillor Jordan questioned
if further education were
possible to inform motorists of the need to be on the signal trigger points in
order to activate intersection lights.
Staff advised that education
would be difficult; however, some intersections employ both the loop detectors
as well as video cameras which would activate a left turn signal despite the
vehicle not being on the signal trigger.
Councillor Jordan also queried the timing of
the left turn signals at Canada Way and Willingdon. The left turn signal southbound
is much longer than northbound.
Staff advised that the
Province is responsible for the timing of these lights and favor southerly
movement of traffic away from the entrance/exits to Highway #1.
Councillor Johnston advised the Committee that
a representative from Burnaby HUB has been appointed to the Traffic Safety
Committee to represent the interests of cyclists and the Bicycle Advisory Group
has been phased out.
MOVED BY Councillor jordan
SECONDED BY Mr. reid
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THAT
this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.
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The
Open meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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Eva
Prior
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Dan Johnston
CHAIR
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