Item - 2024.PA11.12

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto Parking Authority on October 18, 2024. The Toronto Parking Authority postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

PA11.12 - Bike Share for Everyone: Allowing Young Torontonians to access Safe, Sustainable Commutes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Board Decision

The Board of Directors of the Toronto Parking Authority deferred consideration of the item until the November 29, 2024 meeting of the Toronto Parking Authority. 

Origin

(August 30, 2024) Letter from the City Clerk

Summary

City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted Item MM20.7 and, in so doing, has:


1. Requested the Toronto Parking Authority Board to allow Bike Share users ages 16 and 17 to ride classic (non-electronic) bikes without being accompanied by a parent or a guardian.


2. Requested the Toronto Parking Authority Board to consider allowing Bike Share users between 14 and 16 years of age to ride classic bikes if being accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

Background Information

(August 30, 2024) Letter from the City Clerk on Bike Share for Everyone: Allowing Young Torontonians to access Safe, Sustainable Commutes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/pa/bgrd/backgroundfile-249417.pdf
Attachment 1 - Bike Share for Everyone: Allowing Young Torontonians to Access Safe, Sustainable Commutes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/pa/bgrd/backgroundfile-249407.pdf

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the November 29, 2024 meeting of the Toronto Parking Authority. 

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council