Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force

That the agenda be adopted as circulated.

That the minutes of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force meeting held on February 19, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

That for the purpose of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force the term ORV applies solely to ATV's and Side by Sides; and That for the purpose of the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force ORV's are not for general transportation but are to encourage the use of permitted trails.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommendations: Open up all rural roads, for use of ORVs excepting those deemed unsafe by the City Staff and Committee; Establish a two-year Pilot Program regarding the use of ORVs, to be reviewed and amended after the first year; Permit operation of ORVs on City Roads between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.; Permit ORV access on Municipal Roads from May 1 st to December 1 st ; Require all operators of ORVs to possess a valid Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) or an Affiliated Membership All operators of ORVs must have a minimum G2/M2 License; All operators of ORVs must have a license plate and valid insurance; and All operators must meet all requirements under Highway Traffic Act Reg 316/03.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommendations regarding routes through the Village of Bobcaygeon: That the operation of ORV’s be permitted on all roads within the Village of Bobcaygeon, save and except for Bolton Street between Canal Street to King Street,; and That all operators of ORV’s within the Village of Bobcaygeon be required to possess a valid KATVA or Affiliated Membership.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommended routes through the Town of Lindsay from the Southern Trail Head to the Northern Trail Head: The Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street - Logie Street to King Street - King Street to Lindsay Street - Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue - Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West - Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North - Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road - Thunderbridge Road to the Trail Head Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street - South on Logie Street to Lindsay Street - North on Lindsay Street to Wellington Street - Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue - Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West - Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North - Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road - Thunder Bridge Road to the Trail Head

That the Off Road Vehicle Task Force consider the following recommendation regarding routes through the Town of Lindsay: That the operation of ORV’s on all City roads within the Town of Lindsay be prohibited, save and except for: Approved ORV routes; Russell Street from Lindsay Street to Victoria Avenue; Victoria Avenue from Russell Street to Wellington Street, except during the hours of operation for the Farmers Market (being Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Cambridge Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street; William Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street; and Peel Street from Victoria Avenue to William Street. That the operation of an ORV on any street in the Town of Lindsay, that is not an approved route, be prohibited unless travelling directly to or returning from approved routes; and That all operators of ORV’s within the Town of Lindsay be required to possess a valid KATVA or Affiliate membership.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force Meeting adjourn at 11:32 a.m.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommendations: 1. Open up all rural roads, for use of ORVs excepting those deemed unsafe by the City Staff and Committee; 2. Establish a two-year Pilot Program regarding the use of ORVs, to be reviewed and amended after the first year; 3. Permit operation of ORVs on City Roads between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.; 4. Permit ORV access on Municipal Roads from May 1st to December 1st; 5. Require all operators of ORVs to possess a valid Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) or an Affiliated Membership 6. All operators of ORVs must have a minimum G2/M2 License; 7. All operators of ORVs must have a license plate and valid insurance; and 8. All operators must meet all requirements under Highway Traffic Act Reg 316/03.

That the Off Road Vehicle Use of City Roads Task Force consider the following recommended routes through the Town of Lindsay from the Southern Trail Head to the Northern Trail Head: a. The Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street- Logie Street to King Street- King Street to Lindsay Street- Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue- Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West- Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North- Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road- Thunderbridge Road to the Trail Head b. Logie Street Trail Head to Logie Street- South on Logie Street to Lindsay Street- North on Lindsay Street to Wellington Street- Wellington Street to Victoria Avenue- Victoria Avenue to Colborne Street West- Colborne Street West to Angeline Street North- Angeline Street North to Thunderbridge Road- Thunder Bridge Road to the Trail Head

That the Off Road Vehicle Task Force consider the following recommendation regarding routes through the Town of Lindsay: 1. That the operation of ORV’s on all City roads within the Town of Lindsay be prohibited, save and except for: o Approved ORV routes; o Russell Street from Lindsay Street to Victoria Avenue; o Victoria Avenue from Russell Street to Wellington Street, except during the hours of operation for the Farmers Market (being Saturday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; o Cambridge Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street; o William Street from Russell Street to Wellington Street; and o Peel Street from Victoria Avenue to William Street. 2. That the operation of an ORV on any street in the Town of Lindsay, that is not an approved route, be prohibited unless travelling directly to or returning from approved routes; and 3. That all operators of ORV’s within the Town of Lindsay be required to possess a valid KATVA or Affiliate membership.