MINUTES — PUBLIC – COMMISSION ON TRANSPORTATION, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND SAFETY
⭐ Notable items (3)
The Commission recommends that City Council approve new cycling links for the 4-season network for the 2025-2026 winter. This expansion is subject to budget availability and joint analysis by the Mobility and Public Works departments.
The Commission reviewed a feasibility study for the return of a bike-sharing system in Gatineau, conducted in collaboration with Ottawa, the NCC, and other partners. The discussion focused on potential governance models, the inclusion of electric bikes and cargo bikes, and a phased deployment strategy. The goal is to create a sustainable, multimodal transit option that reduces congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Commission recommends updating municipal by-law 300-2006 to align Gatineau's rules for electric bikes and micromobility devices (like e-scooters) with provincial regulations. The proposed approach maintains a temporary ban on certain recreational paths that connect to National Capital Commission (NCC) trails until the NCC updates its own rules. This change aims to clarify usage rights, improve safety, and ensure consistency across the city.
The Commission recommends that City Council approve new cycling links for the 4-season network for the 2025-2026 winter. This expansion is subject to budget availability and joint analysis by the Mobility and Public Works departments.
The Commission reviewed a feasibility study for the return of a bike-sharing system in Gatineau, conducted in collaboration with Ottawa, the NCC, and other partners. The discussion focused on potential governance models, the inclusion of electric bikes and cargo bikes, and a phased deployment strategy. The goal is to create a sustainable, multimodal transit option that reduces congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Commission recommends updating municipal by-law 300-2006 to align Gatineau's rules for electric bikes and micromobility devices (like e-scooters) with provincial regulations. The proposed approach maintains a temporary ban on certain recreational paths that connect to National Capital Commission (NCC) trails until the NCC updates its own rules. This change aims to clarify usage rights, improve safety, and ensure consistency across the city.