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The Canadian Champion, Fniday, October 15, 2004-3 Uycling committee may be formed by Halton Region By MELANIE HENNESSEY The Champion The Region is making plans Io establish a cycling committre that's mandate would be to pro- mote, facilitate, educate and encourage increased cycling throughout Halton. 'Me commincee, which is subject to 2005 budget approval. would constst of eight citizens, two from each municipality, and non-voting representatives from the Halton Regional Police Service, the Region's planning and transporta- tion services departnient and the Halton health department. Four regional counicillors, one from each municipalily, would also be on the comminter Allan Elgar (Oakville), Jack Dennison (Burlington>. Jane Fogal (Halton Hilîs) and Barry Lee (Milton). A report from Comunissioner of Planning and Public Works Peter Crockett outlined some of the main objectives of thc comminter, which include raising the profile of Halton as a cycle touring destina- tion, promnoting safe and responsi- hIe cycling practices and providing advice to regional council on cycling issues. At the Region's planning and public works committer meeting last week, Mr. Dennison pushed 10 have 12 citirens on the committre, Up from Uic four originally recom- mended by staff. The committee approved mncreasing the number to eight. Mr. Detonison then proposed that one staff member front each municipality be on the commuùttee as seeli, but that was defeated. "You make this (the commuittee) too big, and people wei stop com- ing," said Regional Chair Joyce Savoline. Mr. Crnckett's report said the proposed 2005 roads capital budg- et mecludes $50,000 for the cyclmng committee to cover stani-up, costs, promotional matenial. production of regional cycling maps, staff time and other expenses. Melanie Hennessey can be reached at mhennesselv@mtn canadiatchanipioncm 2005 CoroIIa CE ý1.7,500 MSRP LEASE FOR 1205* PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2.628 OOWN. FREiGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDEO. Fuel ctrntumptlon: 11y 5.3111OU0km (53 nigl City 7.1111060 km (40 nigl *1.8 L, 130 hp engine -5-speed manual transmission *Air conditîvning -Tilt steering - AM/FM Steren CD *Keyless eniry - Power locks and mirrvrs -60/40 split folding rear seat -Driver and passenger airbags - Outside temperature gauge Plus, rnceive $100Ô tax credît for fuel conîservation. Canadian Red Cross People who -take first aid training reduce their personal injuries tby up ta i30%/. CME, C.C.E Lnt.,RDT. Skiai & Hair Teehnologist & Instructor Providing Laser Hair Removal, Jý ,_ Eleetrolysis & Vascular Services. Cali 905-878-2770 LW(c I*NSk lultCmiîe 2005 Echo Hatchback S12,995 MSRP $0 Dowrt LEASE FOR '1 77* PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 OOWNâk FREIGNTAND P.D.E. INCLUOED Hoq O 2lrtt km M5 crern sý i va lJ 0 42mili) .0v AMFMStl 6014) sph fol -t0 T Ivseý, v 13- ,,e,g~ ,,v 040 i eoc, 2005 Matrxý LEASE FOR o229 PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS V/ITH $2,636 OOWN FREIGHT AND P.. INCLUOEO Fueltt km 41 mflon City t 411000 k (36 mn v 1 /hpIvge - 50iv4d nOiriuia tas A,, c.to44,04,, g AM/FM 51eve CD 16 Al"inum llo iy whei Tit steerine 50/40 ip iii0g4 44 " O ~~~P 15 (, feeie S00 a eitfrue (1 coeai 2005 Camry LE "24,950 MSRP LEASE FOR'29' PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS Wl TH $3,579 DOWN FREIGHT AND RD.. INCLuOED 11my GA40(22 km 144 pgi CFty ( 04l00km (28 mPg) 60/40 AiM e,Av4 È ..f -M4-wU 43 *Sb - WA5-4f j( 11 d - 1q~iIt lit~P ât g t U ~ t6 witileRR3M Great offers available on F 2EOPLE SELLING g 4..imse 9flfld 0Y0!ý» MI LT ON %illk- JO -T Av 05 DRIVE