Title
Motion with Notice: Safety on Multi-Use Trails (Director Tobias)
Recommendation
[At the June 12, 2024 Capital Regional District Board meeting, the below motion with notice was referred to staff for a report back on the approach that would be taken (part 1).
The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
That the Capital Regional District Board directs staff to undertake a comprehensive study on the safety of multi-use trails, with a particular focus on the risks associated with cyclist speed and the use of e-bikes:
1. Review of Recent Accidents: A detailed review of recent documented accidents involving e-bikes and other trail users.
2. Risk Assessment: An assessment of current risks and contributing factors to accidents on multi-use trails.
3. Public Consultation: Engagement with the public to gather feedback and concerns regarding trail safety.
4. Best Practices: Identification of best practices from other jurisdictions in managing e-bike speeds and trail safety.
5. Actionable Recommendations: Development of actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks and enhance the safety of all trail users.
6. That staff report back to the Regional Parks Committee with their findings and recommendations as soon as practical so that prompt and effective measures can be implemented to address these safety concerns.
Following the referral motion, a motion arising on signage (part 2) was carried:]
The Regional Parks Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board:
1. That this item be referred to staff to bring back an approach report to the Regional Parks Committee.
(NWA)
2. Direct staff to augment a signage program on our regional trails to provide information that reinforces current legal requirements and courtesyprotocols (i.e. speeds, passing with courtesy).
(WP- All)