The Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee fosters ongoing stewardship of Collingwood’s multi-use pathways, trails, on-road bicycle lanes/routes/connections in cooperation with the Engineering Services and Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) staff. It is responsible for providing recommendations to the Committee of the Whole and Council on the development of policies and programs in the area of Trails and Active Transportation Networks, in accordance with approved corporate strategic objectives.
Board Information
Meetings of the Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee are held monthly on the second Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. at the Collingwood Public Library, or at the call of the Chair, with the provision that at least four meetings be held per year. The Advisory Committee establishes a regular meeting schedule that may be reviewed from time to time.
Meetings are held in a hybrid format with ability to participate in-person and remotely.
*Location subject to change.
The Committee is comprised of nine (9) voting citizen members, appointed by Council of the Town of Collingwood. The membership term is generally for three years, with eligibility for reappointment.
Staff resources are allocated to the Committee to provide expertise and support to the Committee. Members of Council may join a meeting as a non-voting ex-officio member on an ad hoc basis.
Must be eligible to vote in the Town of Collingwood municipal election.
Citizen members should represent the following skill sets and/or interest areas: youth, seniors, persons with disabilities, natural heritage/environmental protection, arts, culture, sports, active living, public health representative, school board representatives.
Demonstrated leadership (mandatory for chair).
Good communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and positive attitude.
Staff Resource to the Committee:
Wendy Martin, Manager of Green Space
email: wmartin@collingwood.ca
Amber Leal, Manager, Growth and Development - Infrastructure
email: aleal@collingwood.ca
Dylan Stoneman, Engineering Technologist - Infrastructure
email: dstoneman@collingwood.ca
Other Committee Resource:
Clerk Services - Town of Collingwood
97 Hurontario Street, P.O. Box 157, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z5
705-445-1030
clerk@collingwood.ca
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Belanger, Diane | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Active | By-law No. 2024-023 |
Christie, George | Honourary Member | 15 Jan 2025 | 14 Jan 2035 | Active | Legacy Member |
Gillham, Jason | Member | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2028 | Active | By-law No. 2025-018 |
Haldenby, Linda | Member | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2028 | Active | By-law No. 2025-018 |
Knowles, Murray | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2023-032 |
Macas, Dallyce | Member | 31 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2028 | Active | By-law No. 2025-018 |
Millar, John | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Active | By-law No. 2024-023 |
Staempfli, Marianne | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2023-032 |
Stamper, Dave | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2023-032 |
Wilson, Jody | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Active | By-law No. 2024-023 |