Contact(s)
Mandate
The Active Transportation Committee is governed by Chapter 118 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code.
Purpose
The Active Transportation Committee objectives shall be those as outlined by the Vision and Objectives contained within the City of Orillia Active Transportation Plan dated July 2012.
The Committee shall meet as required to deal with matters within the following terms of reference:
a) To promote and educate regarding the Active Transportation Plan;
b) To review and provide input on development of Active Transportation infrastructure and the associated trail system in Orillia;
c) To review and provide input regarding the use of the trail system including special event permits;
d) To review and provide input on the installation of signage related to the connectivity of the active transportation network;
e) To advocate with outside trail committees to form linkages (Ramara, Severn and Oro-Medonte);
f) To research and report on specific matters referred to the Committee by Council; and,
g) To review and advise on priorities in capital budget projects related to the Active Transportation network.
Committee Members
The Committee consists of 11 members: 9 citizens at large, one representative from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, and one City Councillor.
Regular Meeting Date
The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of July and December, at 5:30 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre.
Contact
Jeremy Dutka, Project Engineer II: 705-325-2314
Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk: 705-329-2452
Recent Minutes
Pedestrian Charter
Members of the Active Transportation Committee worked throughout 2018 on the development of a Pedestrian Charter in accordance with a recommendation contained in the 2012 Active Transportation Plan. Thank you to all who participated in the public review and consultation process.
Active Transportation in Simcoe County - Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Video
Click here to view the SMDHU Active Transportation on You Tube.
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