10-28-2017, 07:51 AM
Year-round Maintenance of Trails and Pathways Around Schools - Pilot Status as of Aug31st 2017: ONTRACK
Expected Completion: Dec-2018
Description: Implement the pilot project to asphalt and winter maintain trails around Glencairn Public School and that staff monitor the use of these trails through two winter seasons. Continue to meet with neighbourhood associations on school access routes and report back to council on the finding of the pilot project and future direction.
Recent Progress: Operating costs for first winter maintenance season of the trail were determined (continue tracking for 2017/18 winter season).
Next Steps: A trail count is planned to establish pre-winter trail usage data (gauge usage trends). Analysis of pedestrian usage data derived from trail counts will be undertaken. Staff will conduct spatial analysis of trail network surrounding school properties to understand citywide implications. Engagement of the neighbourhood association and school board to solicit input on pilot project is planned.
I had not heard of this pilot project; it seems like a waste - do they actually need to study this issue? Plus, the approach seems flawed to me. Wouldn't the comparison of interest be usage without clearing for one snow season vs. usage with clearing for a snow season not usage before winter vs. during winter with clearing?
Expected Completion: Dec-2018
Description: Implement the pilot project to asphalt and winter maintain trails around Glencairn Public School and that staff monitor the use of these trails through two winter seasons. Continue to meet with neighbourhood associations on school access routes and report back to council on the finding of the pilot project and future direction.
Recent Progress: Operating costs for first winter maintenance season of the trail were determined (continue tracking for 2017/18 winter season).
Next Steps: A trail count is planned to establish pre-winter trail usage data (gauge usage trends). Analysis of pedestrian usage data derived from trail counts will be undertaken. Staff will conduct spatial analysis of trail network surrounding school properties to understand citywide implications. Engagement of the neighbourhood association and school board to solicit input on pilot project is planned.
I had not heard of this pilot project; it seems like a waste - do they actually need to study this issue? Plus, the approach seems flawed to me. Wouldn't the comparison of interest be usage without clearing for one snow season vs. usage with clearing for a snow season not usage before winter vs. during winter with clearing?
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.