Bicycle Advisory Committee
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Overview
The Bicycle Advisory Committee was established on July 30, 1985.
Mandate
The Bicycle Advisory Committee is advisory to City Council. The mandate of the Committee is to provide a safe and convenient cycling environment for commuter and recreational cyclists by improving the existing road network to better meet the needs of cyclists, and by promoting the safe and responsible use of bicycles for transportation and recreation.
Under Section 160 of The Vancouver Charter, all committees of Council shall stand discharged immediately before the first Monday after December 1 in the year of a general local election.
Terms of Reference
The Committee:
- Reviews and advises on bicycle transportation matters;
- Provides input on capital improvement projects involving bicycling facilities;
- Promotes bicycling as a viable form of urban transportation and recreation;
- Evaluates bicycle facilities;
- Promotes motorist and cyclist awareness, competence and safety; and
- Attends City-sponsored public forums to provide information on City programs and receive public input on bicycling issues;
- Produces an annual work plan with specific, concrete objectives by March of each year, in consultation with its Council and staff liaisons, for distribution to Council and civic departments for information;
- Submits an annual report to Council describing its accomplishments for the year, including reference to each objective set out in the work plan and any arising issues to which the Committee has responded.
Membership
The Bicycle Advisory Committee is composed of voting members appointed for three-year terms. Nomination by a community group working on issues related to the civic agency's mandate will be considered an asset. All applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience related to the mandate of this committee. The Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected by the Committee on an annual basis.
- Members are appointed by Vancouver City Council (one of whom must represent in-line skaters).
- One member and one alternate are appointed by the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC). The alternate may vote only when the member is absent.
- In addition, the City Council, the Park Board and the School Board each appoint a political liaison person and a staff person as non-voting members.
The Committee may appoint a reasonable number of sub-committees to assist with its projects. Membership may include persons willing to serve who are not members of the Committee.
2011 Committee members
- Bill Bargeman
- Jack Becker
- Colin Brander
- Richard Campbell
- Rhiannon Chernencoff, Vice-Chair
- Keltie Craig
- Kari Hewett
- Gertjan Hofman (VACC)
- John Whistler (In-Line Skating Representative)
- Meghan Winters
- Rob Wynen, Chair
Council Liaison: Councillor Geoff Meggs
Park Board Liaison: Commissioner Sarah Blythe
School Board Liaison: Trustee Allan Wong
Staff Liaison: Dale Bracewell, Active Transportation
Bicycle Network Subcommittee Staff Liaison: David Lewis, Bicycle Program
Meeting Coordinator: Pat Boomhower ( 604-873-7015)
Reappointment
Members may be re-appointed.
Meeting Frequency
The Committee is required to meet at least four times per year on a quarterly basis to a maximum of twelve times per year, excluding August.
Currently, the Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month except August, at 5:30 p.m. in the Strathcona Room, Subground, City Hall.
Time Commitment
Committee meetings last approximately three hours. A minimum of two additional hours a month is spent mainly on e-mail and other correspondence, meetings, report writing, and inspection rides. Preparation time for all meetings is required.
Subcommittees
The Bicycle Advisory Committee has the following subcommittees. Optional membership on a sub-committee requires about 2 hours time commitment every month or two.
- Bicycle Network Subcommittee
Attendance Requirement
Members may miss no more than four consecutive meetings without obtaining Leave of Absence from the Committee. Membership will be terminated following the fourth such absence.
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| 2011 Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 19 | Agenda [PDF  ] |
Minutes [PDF ] |
| April 6 | Agenda [PDF ] |
Minutes [PDF ] |
| September 7 | Agenda [PDF ] |
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| November 9 | Agenda [PDF ] |
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