Item - 2019.MM1.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018 without amendments.
MM1.14 - Funding Cycling Infrastructure - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 4, 5 and 13, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Federal Government to fund the shortfall created by the cancellation of provincial contributions to fund cycling infrastructure over the next three years.
2. City Council request the Federal Government to develop a stable long-term walking and cycling infrastructure investment strategy and funding program to which cities and communities across Canada can apply.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to write to the Prime Minister of Canada on behalf of City Council regarding City Council's decision.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to seek partners within the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other communities throughout Ontario to collaboratively seek support for federal leadership on cycling infrastructure.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Frances Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM1.14 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.