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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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“GO GREEN” COMMUNITY EVENTS – MAY AND JUNE 2008
(Report:  May 5, 2008, File No.:  11-7400-01) (REDMS No. 2433405)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the overall objectives of the 2008 Bike to Work Week, Bike Month and Commuter Challenge campaigns, as outlined in the report (dated May 5, 2008 from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed;

(2)

the City of Richmond continue to participate in various regional and local activities associated with the above annual campaigns to encourage sustainable transportation options that will contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and

(3)

the report (dated May 5, 2008 from the Director, Transportation) and all information on event activities be forwarded to the Richmond School Board for their information.

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REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF FEDERAL VEHICLE DESIGN REGULATIONS AND SUPPORTING MEASURES TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY IN CANADA

(Report:  April 28, 2008, File No.:  10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 2351731)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council send a letter and a copy of the attached report to:

(1)

the federal Minister of Transport requesting consideration of the appropriate legislative changes to vehicle design regulations with a view to enhancing road safety for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, on urban roadways in light of the current collective efforts by all levels of government in encouraging sustainable transportation;

(2)

the provincial Minister of Transportation and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia requesting greater driver training and education for all road users of how to safely share the road, greater enforcement of and penalties for aggressive driving, and greater ease for municipalities to implement speed limits on local minor streets; and

(3)

the Transportation Association of Canada requesting a review of the vehicle design dimensions used in developing roadway design standards, particularly for densely populated urban environments.

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT