Transportation Committee

The Committee's mandate is to:

Review transportation related issues as may be identified for review by a City Department or City Council.
Act in an advisory capacity to Belleville City Council on issues specific to transportation arid provide recommendations to Council regarding any suggested improvements including appropriate amendments to the City’s Traffic By-law.
Provide advice and recommendations to Council on strategic priorities related to the development of Active Transportation infrastructure projects.
Foster and advocate for active transportation modes within the community by assisting in the implementation of the Transportation Master Plan and other related plans.
Review, advise and assist in implementing transportation policies, programs and facilities that help to increase active transportation.
Provide direction on issues pertaining to trail safety and the education and promotion of the environmental, social, economic, and health benefits of active transportation.
Work with municipal committees and other organizations to promote and enhance Belleville's recognition as an accessible, pedestrian friendly and cycling friendly community (i.e. Bicycle Month, Bicycle Friendly Community Program, Walk Friendly Community Program, etc.).

Committee structure:

Six (6) voting members consisting of:

Four (4) Councillors
Two (2) Citizens

Staff support:

The Deputy City Clerk will ensure that administrative support for the Committee and support with respect to amendments required to the Traffic By-law are provided and that appropriate staff from the department are in attendance at the meeting.
The Director of Engineering and Development Services will ensure that technical reports and recommendations applicable to the issue(s) being considered by the Committee are provided and that appropriate staff from the department are in attendance at the meeting.
The General Manager of Transportation and Operation Services will ensure that technical reports and recommendations applicable to the issue(s) being considered by the Committee are provided and that appropriate staff from the department are in attendance at the meeting.
The Director of Recreation, Culture & Community Services and the Manager of Parks will provide support as required.

Meeting schedule:

Monthly, on the 4th Thursday at 4:30 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

Other:

The Committee has no independent authority and is responsible for providing recommendations to Council for approval.

Process for requesting a change

Stop Signs, Yield Signs, Signalized Intersections, etc…

To request having a sign or device installed at an uncontrolled intersection:

A detailed written request must be filed with City Staff sent by email or filed at City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, K8N 2Y8

City staff will review the request and determine if the change is warranted. City staff will inform the Transportation Committee of the request and the outcome of the review.
- If the request is warranted, a petition supported by at least 30 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.
- If the request is not warranted, a petition supported by at least 65 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.

The Committee will share the results of the review and their recommendation to Council for their consideration.
If the change is approved by Council, a by-law, if required, will be prepared to implement the sign or device.
After the by-law to authorize the intersection control is passed by Council, corresponding signage will be installed at the location.
A traffic sign can take 3 to 8 weeks to install after it has been approved.

Parking controls

To request having any parking controls changed on a City street:

A detailed written request must be filed with City Staff sent by email or filed at City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, K8N 2Y8

City staff will review the request and determine if the change is warranted. City staff will inform the Transportation Committee of the request and the outcome of the review.
- If the request is warranted, a petition supported by at least 30 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.
- If the request is not warranted, a petition supported by at least 65 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.

The Committee will share the results of the review and their recommendation to Council for their consideration.
If the change is approved by Council, a by-law, if required, will be prepared to implement the sign or device.
After the by-law to authorize the parking control is passed by Council, corresponding signage will be installed at the location.
A traffic sign can take 3 to 8 weeks to install after it has been approved.

Speed limit changes

A detailed written request must be filed with City Staff sent by email or filed at City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, K8N 2Y8

City staff will review the request and determine if the change is warranted. City staff will inform the Transportation Committee of the request and the outcome of the review. The Committee will share the results of the review and their recommendation to Council for their consideration.
- If the request is warranted, a petition supported by at least 30 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.
- If the request is not warranted, a petition supported by at least 65 per cent of the households within the section(s) affected by the requested change will be required.
  - Section(s) affected as well as the petition format will be determined by City staff.
If the change is approved by Council, a by-law, if required, will be prepared to implement the sign or device.
After the by-law to authorize the speed limit is passed by Council, corresponding signage will be installed at the location.
A traffic sign can take 3 to 8 weeks to install after it has been approved.

Speeding/driver behaviour concerns

Concerns about speeding or other driver behaviour should be directed to the Belleville Police Service at traffic@police.belleville.on.ca

If it is determined that enforcement will not cease the speeding or other driver behaviour:

The Belleville Police Service will inform City Staff and the Transportation Committee that speeding or other driver behavior is a concern.
City staff will review the site to determine if a Traffic By-Law change is warranted
- If it is determined that a change to the Traffic By-Law is not warranted:
  - City staff will review if the site is appropriate for traffic calming methods.
- If the site is appropriate for traffic calming methods, City staff shall inform the complainant of the next steps to install traffic calming measures.
  - City staff will inform the Transportation Committee of the request and the next steps.
The Committee will share the results of the review and their recommendation to Council for their consideration.
If the change is approved by Council, a by-law, if required, will be prepared to implement the regulation
After the by-law to implement the regulation is passed by Council, corresponding signage, if required, will be installed at the location.
A traffic sign can take 3 to 8 weeks to install after it has been approved.

Sightline problems

To request having sightline problems at an intersection investigated, the Transportation and Operations Services should be contacted at 613-967-3275.

Traffic Calming

Traffic Calming Requests are reviewed in accordance with the City’s Traffic Calming Policy. A copy of this policy can be made available by emailing construction@belleville.ca.
To determine if your street qualifies for traffic calming measures, submit an online request.

Other requests

All other requests will be directed to the responsible department for their review and response/action as appropriate.

Note: Traffic signs are regulated by the Highway Traffic Act and its regulations and guidelines. Most traffic signs have limitations pertaining to size, wording, symbols, placement, etc.

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