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| − | HUB North Shore Committee regular |
+ | HUB North Shore Committee regular meeting Jul-7, 2022, 6:30pm - 8:00pm. |
| − | + | In-person''' at the North Vancouver City Library in the Don Preston Boardroom (7) and Online(4) on Zoom. |
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| + | Attendees: Peter, Paul J, Don, Jasper, Erika, Mike, Demara, Paul S, Fiona, Sophia, Duncan |
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| − | '''Or Online''', Zoom conference call: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09] |
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| − | By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518 <br/> |
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| − | One tap mobile: +17789072071,,81789523337#,,,,*354518# |
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* Introductions |
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| + | ** Welcome to new attendees: Sophia & Demara |
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| − | * set up meeting with MLAs - Don |
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| − | **Topics to cover |
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| − | *** Overview of HUB and North Shore Committee's Goals & Activities |
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| − | *** Incentives for e-Bikes |
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***Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
***Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
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***Bike valet at events |
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| − | ===Goals & Objectives === |
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| − | * 2022 |
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| − | ** ''Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways'' |
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| − | ** ''Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.'' |
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| − | ** ''Recruit more committee members'' |
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* Lynn Valley Days - Sat 16-July, 10:00-4:00 |
* Lynn Valley Days - Sat 16-July, 10:00-4:00 |
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** Lime & DNV wil sponsor our booth. |
** Lime & DNV wil sponsor our booth. |
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| + | ** Lime will offer free trial rides, DNV staff will join us to answer questions. |
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| − | ** Need 6 volunteers to staff the booth, 2 hr shifts |
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| + | ** thanks to Duncan, Jasper, Fiona & Anthony for staffing the booth |
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'''Upper Levels Greenway''' |
'''Upper Levels Greenway''' |
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| − | *Submitted a letter to express our |
+ | * [[media:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf| Submitted a letter to express our comments]] |
'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond''' |
'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond''' |
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*Lime is swapping out their fleet with their newest generation of e-bikes. These bikes have better power for steep hills (but have the same speed restrictions), better battery life, and their hardware will help Lime improve parking compliance in North Van. Feedback on helmets has been limited thus far. Looking to collect more feedback and data re: helmet use, user perceptions, etc. soon. |
*Lime is swapping out their fleet with their newest generation of e-bikes. These bikes have better power for steep hills (but have the same speed restrictions), better battery life, and their hardware will help Lime improve parking compliance in North Van. Feedback on helmets has been limited thus far. Looking to collect more feedback and data re: helmet use, user perceptions, etc. soon. |
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| − | '''CNV Mobility Strategy''' |
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| − | *Strategy endorsed by Council on April 11 2022. Beyond ongoing initiatives, staff have been undertaking research and analysis on a number of new initiatives along with socializing some of this initial material with citizen committees. These initiatives include: |
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| − | **Reducing neighbourhood speed limits: Vehicle speeds are one component of developing safe streets, alongside street design, enforcement, and education. Establishing safe vehicle speeds on local streets is an important first step to addressing safety issues, and comes with limited negative impacts (i.e. a negligible difference in vehicle travel times). Staff will be looking to return to Council in early 2023 with recommended signage options for consideration for establishing safe and comfortable conditions on local streets. |
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| − | **Modernizing Transportation Requirements for New Developments: The City requires Transportation Studies and travel demand management (TDM) measures for most new multi-unit developments in the City. These requirements have some deficiencies that are leading to inconsistent outcomes. Updates are being planned for these requirements that will better align with goals from the Mobility Strategy, including how new developments will support emissions reduction, reductions in vehicle demand, and reductions in VKT. These are also anticipated to be brought forward in early 2023. |
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| − | **Updating the Resident & Visitor Parking Policy: The City has a parking policy to help reduce external parking pressure on residential streets near to commercial areas. There are several equity/access issues with RVPP given the ongoing changes to how people move around the City. An update to the RVPP to address inequities and better align with the Mobility Strategy will be brought to Council for consideration in early 2023. |
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| − | '''Moody Ave & 3rd''' |
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| − | *Daytime, the traffic signal on Moody Ave at East 3rd Street operates in coordinated mode favouring eastbound-westbound transit. |
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| − | *The cycle length on East 3rd Street corridor varies between 70 and 82 seconds and out of 82 seconds during the busiest time of day total of 51 seconds are allocated to favour the transit corridor traffic, meaning that in the worst case the pedestrians and cyclists crossing East 3rd Street will have to wait up to 51 second when they have just missed the window at arrival at the intersection. |
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| − | *Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy |
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| − | *Final strategies to be presented to Council in September |
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| − | *More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/planning-and-policies/community-wellbeing |
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| − | '''Forbes & 3rd''' |
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| − | *Timeline for upgrades is uncertain; CNV is working with the Squamish Nation. Archaeological component to any changes given the site of a former residential school. |
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| − | *Could be up to 2 years away. |
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'''Bike Storage Designs''' |
'''Bike Storage Designs''' |
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*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall. |
*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall. |
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*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf |
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf |
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| + | ** HUB HQ is considering updating this document and helping draft up municipal bylaws and building codes. |
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| + | ** AI: Don or Nadia to connect HUB HQ to city staff. |
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| − | '''Casano-Loutet Overpass''' |
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| − | *Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023. |
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| − | '''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek''' |
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| − | *Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge |
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| − | *No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage |
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| − | *Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. --> |
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| − | *Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024. |
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| − | *The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time. |
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| − | *More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters --> |
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| − | <!--'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)''' |
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| − | *https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards |
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| − | *Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes). |
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| − | *‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses: |
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| − | **More bike parking |
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| − | **Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings) |
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| − | **Separation of walking & cycling |
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| − | **Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
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| − | *Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)--> |
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| − | <!--'''Esplanade Complete Street (no update)''' |
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| − | *Check out HUB Cycling North Shore's Twitter page for updates! |
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| − | *Full design here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/mobility-network-project/esplanade-complete-street |
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| − | *Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs |
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| − | *Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org --> |
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| − | *The following are now complete: |
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| − | **New sidewalks on the east side |
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| − | **Bumpout & yellow delineators (at 9th) |
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| − | **Raised crosswalks (at 8th and 9th) |
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| − | *Due to a national road paint shortage, the road has not yet been repainted to narrow the travel lane and provide an uphill parking protected bike lane. |
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| − | *Once complete, counts will follow to measure changes to volume and speed. |
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| − | *Signage: |
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| − | **Signage typical on CNV bike routes will be added, confirming users are on the route. |
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| − | **Destination based bicycle wayfinding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy. |
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| − | *https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx --> |
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'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan''' |
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan''' |
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| + | * ITC met last Wednesday, but Dana was unable to join us to report. |
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| − | *May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates) |
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*'''Meeting with Staff''' - next meeting Aug? |
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - next meeting Aug? |
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**Upper Lynn Valley Rd |
**Upper Lynn Valley Rd |
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+ | *** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) is supposed to start work this month, we will keep watching |
| − | *** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) |
+ | *** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) this summer /fall |
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| − | **Main St Cycling Link |
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| − | ***Sent in our comments, as discussed last meeting |
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*'''Bike parking locations in DNV''' - Duncan |
*'''Bike parking locations in DNV''' - Duncan |
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**Ingrid of the District asked us to give her a list of places it could/should be improved. |
**Ingrid of the District asked us to give her a list of places it could/should be improved. |
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| + | *** AI: Duncan to share the question on groups.io and collect input |
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| − | ** Brainstorming |
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| + | ** Discussion of bike rack styles and rain coverage for them. |
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| + | ** West van has silently update building code to only allow bike parking in parkades on walls, for fire safety. |
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| − | ** Arborlynn connector |
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| + | ***Other NS municipalities may also have this rule. Restricted space may this not possible |
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| − | ***West side in 2022 |
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| + | *** AI: Paul to discuss this with HUB HQ (Evan & Jonathan) |
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| − | **** Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction |
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| + | ***[https://www.ooneepod.com Example of Bike shelters that can store many bikes] |
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| − | ***East side |
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| + | ***[https://twitter.com/WorldBollard For those who like/dislike bollards] ;) |
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| − | **** Consultant working on detailed design fall 2022? build 2023? |
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| − | ** Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow |
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| − | *** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall |
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| − | ** Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail |
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| − | *** Issues with design of crossing at Kirstone Rd |
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| − | * '''Other 2022 Construction plans''': |
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| − | ** Hunter Street Bridge |
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| − | *** construction started, complete by Nov/Dec |
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| − | * '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning: |
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| − | ** Initial Concepts & timeline will be shared with this summer |
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| − | ** Will build in multiple phases over next 10 years |
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| − | * Wayfinding signage: |
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| − | ** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all. |
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| − | ** DNV will share new Lower Lynn & Brooksbank designs by end of April |
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| − | ** Also requested some for Lower cap road, Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay) |
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| − | * Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th |
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| − | ** most cashes with serious injuries at collector/arterial intersections. 21 top sites. |
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| − | ** Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned. |
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| − | * Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included. |
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'''Meeting with DWVB Engineering & Transportation Division staff''' |
'''Meeting with DWVB Engineering & Transportation Division staff''' |
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*On 6 July Peter and Paul met with the director, Jenn Moller, and new Senior Manager of Roads & Transportation, Sean O’Sullivan |
*On 6 July Peter and Paul met with the director, Jenn Moller, and new Senior Manager of Roads & Transportation, Sean O’Sullivan |
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| + | ** AI Liaisons to take Sean for a bike ride along top priority routes. |
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| + | ** AI: Don to see if we can get a Lime Bike day-loan. |
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*Ongoing projects: |
*Ongoing projects: |
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***community engagement after elections |
***community engagement after elections |
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**Protected bike lane on the south side of Marine Drive from Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Rd. |
**Protected bike lane on the south side of Marine Drive from Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Rd. |
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| − | **DWV will contribute funding but implementation by DNV |
+ | ***DWV will contribute funding but implementation by DNV early 2023 |
**Implementation of Lime e-bike share in West Vancouver. |
**Implementation of Lime e-bike share in West Vancouver. |
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| − | ** already implemented but more to come after a report on usage |
+ | *** already implemented but more to come after a report on usage |
**Status of plans for Westmount Road and 31st and Marine Drive intersection. |
**Status of plans for Westmount Road and 31st and Marine Drive intersection. |
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***to be implemented this year but 31st and marine next year |
***to be implemented this year but 31st and marine next year |
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**E-bike subsidy project. |
**E-bike subsidy project. |
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***proposed implementation plan will be on 19 September Council meeting |
***proposed implementation plan will be on 19 September Council meeting |
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*Possible future projects: |
*Possible future projects: |
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**Planning for pilot separated bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets. |
**Planning for pilot separated bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets. |
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| − | **after the survey is completed will consider separated bike lanes on each side or a two-way bike lane or painted bike lanes with a buffer or just painted bike lanes |
+ | ***after the survey is completed will consider separated bike lanes on each side or a two-way bike lane or painted bike lanes with a buffer or just painted bike lanes |
| + | *** Discussed option for 2way bikelane on one side vs 2 narrower ones on each side. |
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| − | **Protected bikeway between Ambleside and Park Royal South |
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| + | *** AI: Paul & Don to get research from HUB HQ showing 1-way bike lanes are safer |
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| − | **Protected bike route between Park Royal Gateway Residences and the Spirit Trail. |
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| + | *** Also discussed bike lane protection options: |
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| − | **Bike path on the east side of Taylor Way between Marine Drive and Duchess Avenue. |
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| + | **** plastic bollards/Pylons with panted buffer (Lynn Valley Road & Brooksbank) |
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| − | **Bike path between Hugo Ray connector and Taylor Way. |
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| + | **** vs pinned concrete curbing with plastic bollards (W 1st ave) |
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| − | ***now planning to consult with MoTI re a bike lane on MoTI property up to Taylor Way |
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| − | **Bike paths in the latest plans for Cypress Village. |
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| − | ***discussion with MoTI about possible bike lanes on Cypress Bowel Rd from Roger Cree development to the location of the planned Cypress Village |
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**Plans for bike paths in Horseshoe Bay. |
**Plans for bike paths in Horseshoe Bay. |
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***want to set up a separate meeting soon with us to discuss possibilities |
***want to set up a separate meeting soon with us to discuss possibilities |
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| + | West Vancouver Vital Signs 2021-22 Report''' |
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| − | **Wayfinding signage plans. |
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| + | [[File:West_Vancouver_Vital_Signs_2021-22_reporr_on_transportation.jpg|West Vancouver Vital Signs 2021-22 Report]] |
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| − | *Regional Initiatives |
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| − | **Making a Case for Cycle Highways in Metro Vancouver (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/d/df/2022-06-01_Making_a_case_for_cycle_highways_in_Metro_Vancouver_cycle_hub_4pp_rgb_pdf.pdf). |
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| − | '''West Vancouver Vital Signs 2021-22 Report''' |
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| − | *https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/index.php?title=File:West_Vancouver_Vital_Signs_2021-22_reporr_on_transportation.jpg |
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===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather=== |
===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather=== |
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*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.'' |
*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.'' |
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| + | **New "Smart" Bike Lockers are being installed at Lonsdale Quay (beside seabus service building / taxi loop) |
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| − | *Twitter |
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| − | **Account now run by Antje and Rueben |
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| − | **Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter |
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| − | *We are coordinating our approach to communications on groups.io, Facebook and Twitter |
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| − | ** Facebook and Twitter have increased in terms of numbers of followers and numbers of original posts |
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| − | ** Number of posts on FB up %169 | 200% increase in comments shares and likes. |
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| − | ** Number of posts on Twitter up 104% followers up 30 for total of 1311 |
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| − | * Targets: |
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| − | ** double Facebook followers by Dec 2021 and add +300 to Twitter |
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| − | ** Commitment to send out 2 google group emails per week |
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| − | ** New North Van Rides episodes on Youtube - subscribe to Heather Drugge |
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| − | *Call for comms topix |
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| − | *Still looking for help with photos / videos |
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===Schools - Paul Janzen=== |
===Schools - Paul Janzen=== |
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* no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May: |
* no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May: |
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| − | **Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and |
+ | **Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and/or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program. |
| + | ** HUB HQ says they had programs in the last year with: |
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| + | *** CNV: Larson Elementary, and Queen Mary Community Elementary |
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| + | ***DNV: Blueridge, Carisbrooke, Dorothy Lynas, Highlands & Seymour Heights Elementary |
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| + | * [https://www.richmond.ca/newsevents/city/biketour06jun2022.htm Richmond has annual cycle tour] (long & short) to introduce resident to Cycling facilities |
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| + | ** Perhaps we could get the Municipalities or NV Rec Commission to do the same? |
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| + | ===Social - All=== |
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| + | It was suggested that after the August meeting we adjourn to a nearby establishment (TBD) for a social gathering and drinks. Proposal was met with general agreement. |
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Latest revision as of 22:14, 7 July 2022
HUB North Shore Committee regular meeting Jul-7, 2022, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
In-person at the North Vancouver City Library in the Don Preston Boardroom (7) and Online(4) on Zoom.
Attendees: Peter, Paul J, Don, Jasper, Erika, Mike, Demara, Paul S, Fiona, Sophia, Duncan
General
- Agenda additions
- Introductions
- Welcome to new attendees: Sophia & Demara
Public Input/Consultations
- Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
- The Shipyards Strategy
- Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
- ‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
- More bike parking
- Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
- Separation of walking & cycling
- Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
- Bike valet at events
Events
- Lynn Valley Days - Sat 16-July, 10:00-4:00
- Lime & DNV wil sponsor our booth.
- Lime will offer free trial rides, DNV staff will join us to answer questions.
- thanks to Duncan, Jasper, Fiona & Anthony for staffing the booth
City of North Vancouver - Nadia
CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings
- HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
- Next meeting with staff: TBD (likely late summer)
Upper Levels Greenway
Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond
- Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway, estimated completion: Summer 2022)
- Upper Levels Greenway (final design/route selection expected: Fall 2022)
- Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
- Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
- Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
- Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
- Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
- Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away)
E-Bike Share
- Lime is swapping out their fleet with their newest generation of e-bikes. These bikes have better power for steep hills (but have the same speed restrictions), better battery life, and their hardware will help Lime improve parking compliance in North Van. Feedback on helmets has been limited thus far. Looking to collect more feedback and data re: helmet use, user perceptions, etc. soon.
Bike Storage Designs
- As part of the Mobility Strategy, CNV will be looking at zoning bylaw updates regarding new developments and high quality bike storage/bike rooms designs.
- Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
- Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf
- HUB HQ is considering updating this document and helping draft up municipal bylaws and building codes.
- AI: Don or Nadia to connect HUB HQ to city staff.
ITC - Dana & Jonathan
- ITC met last Wednesday, but Dana was unable to join us to report.
District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don
- Meeting with Staff - next meeting Aug?
- Upper Lynn Valley Rd
- Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) is supposed to start work this month, we will keep watching
- Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) this summer /fall
- Upper Lynn Valley Rd
- Bike parking locations in DNV - Duncan
- Ingrid of the District asked us to give her a list of places it could/should be improved.
- AI: Duncan to share the question on groups.io and collect input
- Discussion of bike rack styles and rain coverage for them.
- West van has silently update building code to only allow bike parking in parkades on walls, for fire safety.
- Other NS municipalities may also have this rule. Restricted space may this not possible
- AI: Paul to discuss this with HUB HQ (Evan & Jonathan)
- Example of Bike shelters that can store many bikes
- For those who like/dislike bollards ;)
- Ingrid of the District asked us to give her a list of places it could/should be improved.
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
Meeting with DWVB Engineering & Transportation Division staff
- On 6 July Peter and Paul met with the director, Jenn Moller, and new Senior Manager of Roads & Transportation, Sean O’Sullivan
- AI Liaisons to take Sean for a bike ride along top priority routes.
- AI: Don to see if we can get a Lime Bike day-loan.
- Ongoing projects:
- Status of updated DWV Mobility Plan.
- community engagement after elections
- Protected bike lane on the south side of Marine Drive from Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Rd.
- DWV will contribute funding but implementation by DNV early 2023
- Implementation of Lime e-bike share in West Vancouver.
- already implemented but more to come after a report on usage
- Status of plans for Westmount Road and 31st and Marine Drive intersection.
- to be implemented this year but 31st and marine next year
- Slow Streets initiative.
- plans for zoned traffic calming and considering possible diverters on Bellevue
- Shared path signage on the MUPs on Welch Street Bridge and on the upper-level Mountain Path
- will look into addressing this signage
- E-bike subsidy project.
- proposed implementation plan will be on 19 September Council meeting
- Status of updated DWV Mobility Plan.
- Possible future projects:
- Planning for pilot separated bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets.
- after the survey is completed will consider separated bike lanes on each side or a two-way bike lane or painted bike lanes with a buffer or just painted bike lanes
- Discussed option for 2way bikelane on one side vs 2 narrower ones on each side.
- AI: Paul & Don to get research from HUB HQ showing 1-way bike lanes are safer
- Also discussed bike lane protection options:
- plastic bollards/Pylons with panted buffer (Lynn Valley Road & Brooksbank)
- vs pinned concrete curbing with plastic bollards (W 1st ave)
- Planning for pilot separated bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets.
- Plans for bike paths in Horseshoe Bay.
- want to set up a separate meeting soon with us to discuss possibilities
- Plans for bike paths in Horseshoe Bay.
West Vancouver Vital Signs 2021-22 Report
Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather
- let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
- New "Smart" Bike Lockers are being installed at Lonsdale Quay (beside seabus service building / taxi loop)
Schools - Paul Janzen
- no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May:
- Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and/or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.
- HUB HQ says they had programs in the last year with:
- CNV: Larson Elementary, and Queen Mary Community Elementary
- DNV: Blueridge, Carisbrooke, Dorothy Lynas, Highlands & Seymour Heights Elementary
Other
- Richmond has annual cycle tour (long & short) to introduce resident to Cycling facilities
- Perhaps we could get the Municipalities or NV Rec Commission to do the same?
Social - All
It was suggested that after the August meeting we adjourn to a nearby establishment (TBD) for a social gathering and drinks. Proposal was met with general agreement.