Active Transportation Advisory Committee

As part of the Stratford Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan from 2014, the City of Stratford established the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) to address the need for active transportation systems for residents, businesses and visitors. ATAC serves as a forum for the public to raise their viewpoints on particular active transportation issues and/or findings, and to bring these interests to the attention of Stratford City Council. The ATAC also educates, promotes and enhances active transportation in Stratford.

Mandate of ATAC

The mandate of the ATAC is to:

Advise on measures and policies required to implement the City's commitment to active transportation as referenced in the Transportation Master Plan, Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, Official Plan, and any other related plans or reports;
Monitor the implementation of said plans, and evaluate their effectiveness;
Provide, as part of an annual report, the ATAC list of recommended on and off-road bikeway, walkway and trails network implementation priorities for the subsequent year;
Advise on by-laws, legislations and regulations that have an impact on the pedestrian, trails and cycling network, and its applicable users;
Advise on matters pertaining to education of pedestrian, cycling and trails safety, and the development of policies and programs in accordance with its mandate;
Liaise with outside agencies on matters of common interest (i.e.: local school boards, health units, special interest groups, government ministries, etc.);
Advise in addressing active transportation issues received from other governments and agencies (i.e., studies, policies, programs, legislation, etc.);
Make recommendations regarding financial and policy programs that help to increase utilitarian active transportation participation as alternatives to the private automobile;
Endeavour to increase public awareness and understanding of active transportation matters, and assist in developing new active transportation policies, strategies and programs.

Composition of ATAC

The ATAC is composed of:

Two (2) City Councillors
Four (4) citizens-at-large
One (1) Avon Trail representative
One (1) Cycle Stratford representative

Term of Appointment

The term of appointment for the ATAC is two (2) years. Applications for this committee are accepted annually in October. Application forms can be found on the Advisory Committee page.

Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

ATAC meets on the fourth Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting dates, times, agendas, and minutes can be found on the Council Calendar page.

Terms of Reference

Additional information about ATAC is available in their Terms of Reference.

Active Transportation Report Card

ATAC has created Active Transportation Report Cards. The purpose of the Report Cards is to provide updates on infrastructure, connections, culture and safety as it relates to active transportation.

2022

What are we doing?

2025 Initiatives:

collaborated with the Downtown BIA on the Car-Free Friday initiative;
collaborated with the Downtown BIA on the installation of additional bike racks at the Stratford Police Station;
stencils were painted with the assistance of Public Works on the path of travel to various schools to promote active transportation;
Phase 1 of signage of the Festival Route was completed in collaboration with Cycle Stratford with signage to be installed in spring 2026.

Stratford Side Trail

Visit the Stratford Side Trail map.

For more information or if you require a document in an alternate format, please contact Stratford City Hall at 519-271-0250 extension 5237 or e-mail the Clerk's Division.