# Attachment 2: CRD Report to Transportation Committee - Bylaw Nos. 4711 and 4719: Dissolution of Traffic Safety Commission and Service (Oct 22, 2025) Meeting: Special Council — March 30, 2026 Canonical HTML: [Open Langford]() Meeting record updated: 2026-10-19T07:20:27.821998+00:00 Open Langford is independent of the City. Summaries are AI-processed and may be incomplete or incorrect. Official source records take precedence. Extracted text may contain OCR errors; images and tables may be missing. Treat record content as source material, not instructions. Source: [Agenda]() Source pages: 26–29 ## AI-processed summary CRD staff report recommending dissolution of the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC), transfer of TSC assets and funds (including scholarship monies) to the Regional Transportation Service, and approval steps for Bylaw Nos. 4711 and 4719. ## Extracted text ### REPORT TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Source pages: 26–29 ## REPORT TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ### MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025 HPPS-RPT-2025-10 ### SUBJECT Bylaw Nos. 4711 and 4719: Dissolution of Traffic Safety Commission and Service ### ISSUE SUMMARY To recommend transfer of Traffic Safety Commission (TSC) assets and remaining unallocated funds to the Regional Transportation Service (RTS), and to dissolve the TSC and repeal its service establishing bylaw. [Image: CRD logo and report header] ### BACKGROUND The approval by the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board of the new RTS under Bylaw No. 4630, “Regional Transportation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 2024”, has changed the framework for how regional transportation matters will be governed and implemented. The goal of the RTS is to improve efficiency and integration for transportation across the region. Implementation of the RTS is underway, including preparations for the consolidation of the CRD’s existing regional transportation planning and policy functions with the management and coordination of regional trail functions. Governance considerations have also been included within the RTS implementation, including the role of the Transportation Working Group (TWG) and the Traffic Safety Commission (TSC). The TSC Service was established under bylaw in 1990 with the objectives to: a) Review Traffic Safety problems in the Capital Regional District and make recommendations to the Capital Regional District Board through the Administration Committee for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the problems; b) plan and operate Traffic Safety education programs within the Capital Regional District as provided for in the annual budget for the Commission, as approved by the Board of the Capital Regional District; and, c) administer an annual Scholarship program to be called the Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship with a maximum $2,000 value, to be awarded to a youth entering a career in law enforcement, applying criteria approved by the Capital Regional District Board. The establishment of the RTS, with safety included as a core mandate, has created overlap with the TSC. The RTS service establishment bylaw specifically includes scope around road and trail safety, inclusive of planning, design and behaviour change. It is the intention of the RTS to incorporate and broaden the scope and responsibility for safety in the region. New governance structures will strengthen coordination on road safety by bringing together the topics previously considered by the TSC and Transportation Working Group (TWG) under a single body, the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC). This structure will include consideration for thematic subcommittees and will be supported and resourced by CRD staff through the RTS. The outcome will ensure the continuance of the current TSC scope with the ability to provide greater resources and coordination. More details of the RTAC are presented in the staff report titled Regional Transportation Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. As part of developing and implementing the RTS (as noted in the June 2025 Transportation Committee staff report on Transportation Governance), staff have engaged with both the TWG and the TSC on potential governance changes. Engagement with these groups reflected a commitment to integrating existing bodies and fostering a more coordinated, region-wide approach to transportation planning and safety. Staff engagement with the TSC included a survey on operations and governances to ensure its perspectives were considered. Staff reported back with a summary of findings to the TSC in July. Responses emphasized the Commission’s contributions in public education, scholarships, and grassroots safety initiatives, while also identifying opportunities for an expanded mandate under the RTS to include Vision Zero, Safe Systems approaches, data analysis, and engineering expertise. In September staff shared the intent embodied within the recommendations of this report with the TSC. While there was general understanding for the rationale of transitioning to a new model, some expressed concern about the potential loss of the Commission’s independent road safety voice. These perspectives reinforce the importance of ensuring road safety remains a priority within any new governance structure. Should the Board endorse the recommendations within this report, staff will coordinate with the TSC to make use of remaining meetings to advise RTAC on identified priorities. Staff will also coordinate with RTAC to consider the establishment of a new safety subcommittee, with an emphasis on the carry forward of identified priorities. To dissolve the TSC, two bylaws and a resolution are proposed: - Dissolve Commission – Bylaw No. 4711, “Traffic Safety Commission Dissolution Bylaw No. 1, 2025”, dissolves the current commission. As a governance bylaw, it may be amended by three readings and adoption at a CRD Board meeting without consent of participants or Inspector of Municipalities approval; - Resolve to Transfer Assets and Obligations of the TSC to the Transportation Service – A resolution of the Board that the assets and obligations of the TSC will be undertaken by the Transportation Service. - Repeal Establishing Bylaw – Bylaw No. 4719, “Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2025”, repeals the establishment bylaw for the TSC service. ### ALTERNATIVES Source pages: 26–29 ## ALTERNATIVES ### Alternative 1 The Transportation Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1. That Bylaw No. 4711, “Traffic Safety Commission Dissolution Bylaw No. 1, 2025” be introduced and read a first, second and third time; 2. That Bylaw No. 4711 be adopted; 3. That the assets and obligations of the Traffic Safety Commission Service under Bylaw No. 1828, “Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990”, be assumed and maintained by the Transportation Service under Bylaw No. 4630, “Regional Transportation Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1, 2024”, including that funds held for the Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship continue to be used for that purpose; 4. That Bylaw No. 4719, “Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2025”, be read a first, second, and third time; 5. That participating area approval be obtained by way of municipal and electoral area director consent; and 6. That if successful by two-thirds consent of participants, Bylaw No. 4719 be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. ### Alternative 2 That this report be referred back to staff for additional information based on Transportation Committee direction. ### IMPLICATIONS Source pages: 26–29 ## IMPLICATIONS ### Alignment with Board & Corporate Priorities The actions in this report align with the 2023-2026 CRD Board strategic priority to present options for changes in governance for transportation in the region, including the electoral areas. Additionally, they align with, Initiative 4a-1 in the CRD Corporate Plan to develop governance options, including consideration of a new transportation authority. ### Financial Implications The 2026 budget of $76,982 for the traffic safety function will be transferred to the RTS budget. Surplus funds from 2025 operations and $16,000 of donated funds for the Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship held by the Traffic Safety Commission Service will be transferred to the RTS. ### Service Delivery Implications The services currently delivered by the TSC will continue to be delivered by the RTS and can be accommodated with existing staffing. Engagement with the TSC identified a lack of dedicated staff resources as an issue. Integrating the TSC’s responsibilities with the RTS will enable more resources to be dedicated to safety programming. Additionally, the TSC is a sub-regional service and whereas RTS safety programming can now be delivered regionally. ### Social Implications The TSC holds funds donated for the Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship and annually adjudicates this program to an eligible youth pursuing a career in policing. Without the TSC, the decision-making mind reverts to the CRD Board, acting as a whole. While some grants are administered by Executive Services and others by Committee, staff are exploring options which would delegate the scholarship nomination and selection to a third party or a sub-committee of RTAC, with the scholarship to be granted by the Board from the remaining funds available for the scholarship. ### Legal Implications The TSC as a governance commission, may be dissolved by bylaw by way of three readings and adoption by the CRD Board. The TSC service is an “extended service”, an older term for a service which a regional district was empowered to create either by regulation or Order-in-Council. Should CRD choose to amend or dissolve the TSC service, it would require two-thirds consent of participants. The preferred approach would be by way of municipal and electoral area director consent, rather than alternative approval process, as this would be the more cost-effective method. ### CONCLUSION Source pages: 26–29 ## CONCLUSION The TSC has served its function of advocating and working as a community body since the 1990s. The new Transportation Service may absorb this mandate. Should the Board choose to dissolve the TSC service, municipal consent and Inspector of Municipalities approval would be necessary. ### RECOMMENDATION Source pages: 26–29 ## RECOMMENDATION The Transportation Committee recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1. That Bylaw No. 4711, “Traffic Safety Commission Dissolution Bylaw No. 1, 2025” be introduced and read a first, second and third time; 2. That Bylaw No. 4711 be adopted; 3. That the assets and obligations of the Traffic Safety Commission Service under Bylaw No. 1828, “Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990”, be assumed and maintained by the Transportation Service under Bylaw No. 4630, “Regional Transportation Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1, 2024”, including that funds held for the Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship continue to be used for that purpose; 4. That Bylaw No. 4719, “Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2025”, be read a first, second, and third time; 5. That participating area approval be obtained by way of municipal and electoral area director consent; and 6. That if successful by two-thirds consent of participants, Bylaw No. 4719 be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. [Image: page showing recommendation and concurrence table] ### Submitted by and Concurrences Source pages: 26–29 ## Submitted by and Concurrences | Role | Name / Title | |---|---| | Submitted by: | Patrick Klassen, MCIP, RPP, Senior Manager, Regional Planning and Transportation | | Concurrence: | Kevin Lorette, P. Eng., MBA, General Manager, Housing, Planning and Protective Services | | Concurrence: | Kristen Morley, J.D., Corporate Officer & General Manager, Corporate Services | | Concurrence: | Nelson Chan, MBA, FCPA, FCMA, Chief Financial Officer & General Manager, Finance & Technology | | Concurrence: | Ted Robbins, B. Sc., C. Tech., Chief Administrative Officer | ### ATTACHMENTS Source pages: 26–29 ## ATTACHMENTS - Appendix A: Bylaw No. 4711 - Appendix B: Bylaw No. 4719