Active Transportation Committee

About the Committee

Mandate: 
The Town of Halton Hills Active Transportation Advisory Committee (Formerly Bicycle Friendly Community Sub-Committee) was formed to advise and assist Town Council and Town staff on matters relating to the design, development, implementation and monitoring of policies, programs and facilities to enhance and promote a safe, convenient, efficient and accessible active transportation network by all users – pedestrians of all ages and abilities, people with disabilities, cyclists within the Town of Halton Hills.

Purpose: 
The Committee will provide advice and input to the Town of Halton Hills on any matters relating to the design, construction and funding of multi-use and inter-connecting trail systems, and cycling systems in the Town of Halton Hills through:

• Identifying issues that impact trail and cycling development in Halton Hills;

• Supporting active transportation as a more routine component of the work/school commute, shopping, socializing and entertainment endeavours;

• Education and promotion of the environmental, social, economic and health benefits of active transportation;

• Advocating for the development of a built environment that supports an active transportation network;

• Collaborating with Regional staff to support active transportation; and

• Acting as a sounding board and determining appropriate actions in response to issues and initiatives.

Principles: 
For the committee's activities to be successful, the following principles should be taken into account:

• The main focus is on the Town of Halton Hills active transportation network.

• Recognize the differing needs of users within both the urban and rural areas;

• Appropriate funding and staff resources; and

• Feasible, realistic and achievable strategies/actions tailored to the community's needs.

Members

Below are the members of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term.

• Councillor Jane Fogal - Chair

• Councillor Alex Hilson

• Nelson Barros

• Ramona Hendry

• Christian Lenz

• Blake Mandarino

• Cory Patten

• Angelika Sommer

• Jennifer Dougherty

• Glenn Price-Jones

Meetings

Upcoming meetings, agendas and previous meeting minutes for the Active Transportation Advisory Committee can be found on the Town's Municipal Calendar.