Cycling Reports, Projects and Studies

Council and Other Reports:

​The following council reports provide insight into key cycling related initiatives in the City of Vaughan that demonstrate the City's commitment to putting sustainability first - working to ensure that the decisions we make and actions we take work towards a healthy environment, a vibrant community and economic vitality now and for the future as it relates to active and sustainable transportation.

2022

• Active Transportation Programs Second Annual Report Committee of the Whole (2) Report (Adopted by Council February 15, 2022)
  • Attachment 1 - 2021 Active Transportation Highlights of Accomplishments
  • Attachment 2 - Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Task Force Recommendations Update
  • Attachment 3 - 2021 Active Transportation Capital Infrastructure Projects
  • Attachment 4A - Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Priority Cycling and Multi-use Recreational Trail Network
  • Attachment 4B - Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Multi-use Recreational Trails Network Implementation Plan

2021

• Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Guideline Committee of the Whole Report (Adopted by Council October 20, 2021)
  • Attachment 1 - TDM Toolkit
  • Attachment 2 - TDM Guideline
• Traffic By-law 283-94 amended to include bike lane and cycle track designation schedules Committee of the Whole Report (Adopted by Council October 20, 2021)
  • Attachment 2 - Traffic By-law Amendments
• MoveSMART - Mobility Management Strategy Committee of the Whole (Working Session) Report (Adopted by Council March 10, 2021)
  • Attachment 1 - MoveSMART - Executive Summary
  • Committee Communication C1 - MoveSMART Presentation
• Active Transportation Programs First Annual Report Committee of the Whole (2) Report (Adopted by Council February 17, 2021)
  • Attachment 1 - 2020 Active Transportation Highlights and Accomplishments
• Inclusive Design Standards Committee of the Whole (2) Report (Adopted by Council February 17, 2021)
  • Attachment 1 - Vaughan Inclusive Design Standards (IDS)

2020

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Finalization
  • Executive Summary - December 2020
  • Main Report - December 2020 
  • Notice of Completion - October 2020

2019

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update Committee of the Whole (2) Report (Adopted by Council December 17, 2019)
  • Attachment 1 - Public and Stakeholder Consultation Highlights
  • Attachment 2 - AT Network Implementation Process
  • Attachment 3 - Priority Cycling and Mult-use Recreational Trails Network
  • Attachment 4 - Vaughan Super Trail
  • Attachment 5 - VMC Cycling and Multi-use Recreational Trails Network
  • Attachment 6 - Summary of Key PBMP Recommendations
  • Committee Communication C4 - Presentation to COW (2)

2018

• Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan Update Progress Report and Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program Funding update (Adopted by Council May 23, 2018)
  • Recommendation to implement Clark Avenue Cycling Facilities between Jason Street and Yonge Street using OMCC Funding
• Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Cycling Network - Proposed Revisions (Adopted by Council March 20, 2018)
• Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program - Enabling By-law for Transfer Payment Agreement Execution (Adopted by Council February 21, 2018)
• Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Cycling Network - Proposed Revisions Report to VMC Subcommittee (February 13, 2018)
•  Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Cycling Network - Presentation: VMC - How will it move you?  (February 13, 2018)

2017

• ON Newsroom: Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program Recipients including Vaughan (December 4, 2017)
• Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program and Other Grant Funding Opportunities (Adopted by Council June 27, 2017)
• Cycling & Pedestrian Task Force Findings Report (Adopted by Council April 19, 2017)
• Connecting the Dots: The Vaughan Super Trail Concept Presentation (Adopted by Council April 19, 2017)
• Promoting Traffic Safety Around School Zones and Encouraging Active & Sustainable Transportation (Adopted by Council March 21, 2017)
• Award of Contract RFP17-017 Consultation Services for the Development of the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategy (Adopted by Council March 21, 2017)

Pre-2017

• Appointments to the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Task Force (Adopted by Council January 19, 2016)
• An Integrated Approach to Placemaking for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (Adopted by Council December 15, 2015)
• Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Task Force Terms of Reference (Adopted by Council October 20, 2015)
• Proclamation - June as Recreation and Parks Month and Bike Month (Adopted by Council June 24, 2014)
• Napa Valley Avenue Cycle Facilities Implementation Plan (Adopted by Council June 25, 2013)
• Cycle Facilities Implementation Plan for Peter Rupert Avenue etc (Adopted by Council June 25, 2013)
• Vaughan Cycling Forum Feedback (Adopted by Council April 23, 2013)
• Active Travel Charter for Canadian Children and Youth (Adopted by Council March 19, 2013)
• Vaughan Launches Active Routes Are the Way to GO! Program (October 11, 2012)
• Vaughan Cycling Forum Feedback (Adopted by Council May 29, 2012)
• Establishment of Vaughan Cycling Forum (Adopted by Council June 18, 2011)