Transportation Committee For 2012
Mandate
On behalf of Chamber members, to be the recognized integrated focal point for Sarnia Lambton businesses, associations and government bodies, issues initiated by the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP), governmental bodies and the general public to discuss, develop, enhance, educate and recommend on all modes of transportation, security and logistical issues affecting the community.
Members
Our committee members try to be very proactive in addressing issues of great importance to the Sarnia Lambton business community. In addition to occasionally meeting on location at various transportation related or dependent businesses to gain a better perspective on matters of great concern to them, we also modify our meeting agenda when possible to ensure that we address critical issues in each of the major transportation sectors including air, rail, roads and marine.
Minimum/maximum members 10 – 20 people
Current committee members include:
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Mark Braet Teresa Edwards Karen Wilson Dave Hillier Susan Busby Terry Barros Stan Korosec Scott Henderson Ryan Gervais Peter Hungerford Mike Ireland Jim Kutyba & Jason Cole Doug Lasenby Garry McDonald Jon McEachran Lucio Sandrin Clare Webb Doug Woods Colin Dobbin Tim Fugard Deborah Mac Dougall Brad Cook Brian Rea Scott Ruston Jose Laurentino Jim Janzen |
Environmental Accident Protection Inc. CN Factor Gas Lanxess Inc. Lanxess Inc. Cargill Ag Horizons Blue Water Bridge Canada Sarnia Heavy Construction Remax Realty City of Sarnia Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership County of Lambton Corporate Commercial Realty Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Vidal Street Industrial Park Sandrin Services Scotsdale Aviation/Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport Retired Dobbin Transport Cope Construction Lanxess Hinco Lanxess Keddco Azule Fuel YMCA Sarnia Lambton |
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Committee Chair Committee Co--Chair Committee Operations Term of Office:
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency Non-members eligible to join this committee How to join committee (New Members Only) Date of renewal of committee membership Sub-Committees Established Renewal of committee membership
Primary reason not to renew membership
Committee reports to: Board of Directors Liaison |
Chair: Co-Chair
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Doug Lasenby Susan Busby
1 – 2 years 1 – 2 years (normally move to Chair after one year)
2rd Tuesday of each month at 12 noon Yes (when required resources not otherwise available from among membership) Submit written application to Chamber
Reviewed November of each year for next year As required to deal with specific issues Committee reviews every year (based on participation and attendance) Non-attendance at 50% of meetings during year
Board of Directors Jim Janzen |
Topics Worked On During Typical Year
Highway Initiatives
- Widening of westbound Hwy. 402 access to
- County Road master plan
- Promote widening of Hwy. 40 due to significant truck usage
Safety Initiatives
- Monitoring truck backups on Hwy. 402 leading to Bluewater Bridges to avoid rear end collisions with trucks backed up on highway.
- All highway initiatives
Border Issues
- Monitor and support FAST (Fast and Secure Trade) and NEXUS programs designed for efficient processing of traffic at U.S. Customs.
- Monitoring
- Intermodal Hub corridors that
Intercity Transportation
- Evaluating and improving Via Rail service schedules in and out of Sarnia/ticket integration
- Monitor and evaluate air flight service schedules in and out of
- Monitoring and evaluating shuttle services between
- Audit infrastructure work in municipalities for impact to/on business
- Effectiveness of official plans regarding road connectivity, trails, etc.
- Bike paths
- County official Plan - review
- City official plan – transit study - review
Rail
- CSX, CN serving needs of local industry
- Issues that need to be brought out from industry
- High speed rail/GO to
Marine
Feb 22 2012
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