December 2015 - Formerly known as Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee
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The Active Transportation Sub Committee (formerly Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee) is an advisory arm of Regional Council whose purpose is to provide input on cycling issues, projects, policies and programs that promote safe bicycling for all ages as a means of sustainable transportation, recreation, and tourism.
To establish and have Niagara Region recognized as the premier bicycle-friendly community in Ontario, where cyclists of all ages and abilities can cycle in safe and enjoyable environments for transportation, recreation and tourism purposes.
The Active Transportation Sub Committee is a public advisory committee to Regional Council whose purpose is to promote and encourage the development of safe cycling opportunities within Niagara through consultation, cooperation and partnerships. Members provide input and advice on cycling issues, projects, policies and programs that:
There are three main areas of focus for the Active Transportation Sub Committee:
These strategic directions are aligned with several Provincial and Regional policy papers including:
All of these highlight the importance of developing communities where it is easy to utilize alternate forms of transportation such as walking and cycling (RNBC Report on Strategic Planning Issues and Process, November 2007).
The Active Transportation Sub Committee and its task forces will develop an annual work plan identifying the specific initiatives and activities to be undertaken within each of the areas of focus, inclusive of budget needs, to further guide decision-making and resource management.
To fulfill its mandate, the Active Transportation Sub Committee will establish task force and ad hoc working groups to deal with specific issues or projects. Task Force and Ad Hoc working groups will meet as needed to review specific issues referred to them by the Active Transportation Sub Committee and otherwise complete their assigned tasks.
Task Force and Ad Hoc working groups must be comprised of at least two Active Transportation Sub Committee members and may include community members and other individuals with relevant knowledge and expertise. Local municipal participation should be sought depending on the nature of the work being undertaken.
Task force and ad hoc working groups shall be chaired where possible by a voting member of the Active Transportation Sub Committee and shall provide regular updates to the Active Transportation Sub Committee regarding recommendations on assigned projects. Written reports shall be submitted upon request.
Further to Item 2.4, Task Force and Ad Hoc working groups are responsible for developing annual work plans and budget estimates for the consideration and approval of the Regional Niagara Active Transportation Sub Committee and Regional Council through the Planning and Development Committee and Public Works Committee.
Task Forces are considered to be standing sub-committees of the Active Transportation Sub Committee in that they oversee projects and tasks that are ongoing or long-term in nature. The Task Forces created by the Active Transportation Sub Committee include:
Ad Hoc working groups are considered to be time-limited, project specific sub-committees of the Active Transportation Sub Committee in that they are convened to accomplish a specific task or tasks in a narrowly defined time period. These working groups may require highly specific expertise and/or representation from two or more of the Active Transportation Sub Committee Task Forces. Examples of Ad Hoc working groups could include, but are not limited to: