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*** 7 attendees in person, 10 online
  
*** 7 attendees in person, 10 online
   
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'''*General'''
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**Agenda additions - none
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**Introductions - Peter Richards & Roland Schigas - 1st time attendee.
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**Public Input/Consultations - St. Andrews Safety Improvements Project. Submit feedback by April 20. https://www.cnv.org/streets-transportation/transportation-projects/st-andrews-safety-improvements
   
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'''*Goals & Objectives'''
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*CNV
  
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** It was noted by Don that HUB has found the best approach in forwarding priorities is to submit a list with lesser priorities omitted as staffers and councillors generally commit to the easiest ones first.
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2023-2027 Budget deferrals will be addressed at next council meeting. Everyone encouraged to attend Monday March 6 at 5 pm. Otherwise e-mail budget@dnv.ca with your input.
  
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Martyn pointed out each 1% increase in the budget provides DNV with an additional $1.1 million.
  
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Erika pointed out City of Van is boosting taxes @ 10+% vs DNV proposedcincrease of 4.5%.
  
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Several attendees pointed out that budget reductions mean deviation from the regions Official Community Plan.
  
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Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY.
  
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In the future councillor votes on motions will be published.
  
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Don provided a spreadsheet he created outlining how the deferred budget would affect priority infrastructure projects.
  
   
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'''*Communications''' - via Twitter - Rueben, via Facebook - Heather, via Wiki IO - Don
   
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*Events:
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Proposed Blueridge trail
  
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**Bike drive April 29 10a.m. to noon at United Strangers Cafe, Mt. Seymour Parkway. Martyn to assist. Bikes will be supplied to Our Community Bikes - Vancouver for use in HUB programs.
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Eric G.A. pointed out many cyclists frequent the area to access MTB trails. Traffic and parking along Berkely Avenue are issues at crime times.
  
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**Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School.
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The Blueridge Community association is exploring 2 goals:
  
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**Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
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A trail paralleling Berkely that would give access to the MTB trails.
  
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**Cargo Bike Race - May 24. Duncan to coordinate with Roland C. and Sam ?
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A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate.
  
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Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders.
  
   
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'''*CNV'''
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**Lonsdale @ 23 fatality sparked a discussion on probabilities and risk mitigation. A presentation was provided by Will Schuurman he authored along with a contributor with qualifications in Mathematics from M.I.T. Link is here:
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***The data presented could be used to impact Vision Zero efforts and to create awareness of the heightened risk of death or injury for North Shore cyclists. It will be forwarded to HUB central for review and fact checking and brought forward at a future committee meeting.
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***The victim of this collision has not been identified. The possibility of furnishing a "ghost bike" at this location; therefore, was dismissed.
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***It was noted that there has not been any media followup on this tragic incident, nor is there generally in such cases. It was decided that our committee should make an effort to obtain coroner's and/or police reports of fatalities dating back two or more years such that we might make a determination of what actions we could promote to avert future fatalities.
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**It was proposed that the risk data and fatality findings be source material for a presentation to CNV council this (2023) fall dovetailing Active Transportation priorities with the City's commitment to Vision Zero. Link here:
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**Our next meeting, at which these subjects may be broached, is on April 28 with Mayor Buchanan.
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'''*DNV'''
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**Budget has now been passed with preservation of Active Transportation funding in large part due to HUB North Shore input.
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**There is a portion of the preserved funding that has not been allocated to specific projects so that we await word on which projects will be deferred.
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*Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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Library Bikes
  
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Duncan introduced the concept of cargo bikes as a pilot at one DNV library location.
  
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He has had exploratory meeting with library staff to explore the idea and funding opportunities.
  
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Concept has worked in other jurisdictions.
  
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DWV
  
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Paul S. and Peter outlined prospects for an extended Spirit trail through to Horseshoe Bay.
  
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Drawings were made available for the project along Marine Drive through to and including 31 Street/Westview route.
  
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Lanes for the above were judged to be non compliant with AAA standards.
  
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A meeting is forthcoming with DWV staff at which it is hoped the option of delineators will be added.
  
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Council votes on the above project April 3.
  
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
  

Revision as of 09:21, 8 April 2023

Meeting commenced 6:30 p.m.

  • Attendees in person at NVC Library:
    • Don Piercy - Chair
    • Paul Janzen - Vice Chair
    • Larry Wilson
    • Derrick Engels
    • Heather Drugge
    • Duncan Wilcox
    • Will Schuurman
  • Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
    • Laurie & Graham Parkinson
    • Martyn Schmoll
    • Peter Schofield
    • Chris Howorth
    • David Liou
    • Peter Richards
    • Roland Schigas
    • Fiona Webster
    • Stephen Lake
      • 7 attendees in person, 10 online

*General

*Goals & Objectives

    • It was noted by Don that HUB has found the best approach in forwarding priorities is to submit a list with lesser priorities omitted as staffers and councillors generally commit to the easiest ones first.

*Communications - via Twitter - Rueben, via Facebook - Heather, via Wiki IO - Don

  • Events:
    • Bike drive April 29 10a.m. to noon at United Strangers Cafe, Mt. Seymour Parkway. Martyn to assist. Bikes will be supplied to Our Community Bikes - Vancouver for use in HUB programs.
    • Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School.
    • Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
    • Cargo Bike Race - May 24. Duncan to coordinate with Roland C. and Sam ?

*CNV

    • Lonsdale @ 23 fatality sparked a discussion on probabilities and risk mitigation. A presentation was provided by Will Schuurman he authored along with a contributor with qualifications in Mathematics from M.I.T. Link is here:
      • The data presented could be used to impact Vision Zero efforts and to create awareness of the heightened risk of death or injury for North Shore cyclists. It will be forwarded to HUB central for review and fact checking and brought forward at a future committee meeting.
      • The victim of this collision has not been identified. The possibility of furnishing a "ghost bike" at this location; therefore, was dismissed.
      • It was noted that there has not been any media followup on this tragic incident, nor is there generally in such cases. It was decided that our committee should make an effort to obtain coroner's and/or police reports of fatalities dating back two or more years such that we might make a determination of what actions we could promote to avert future fatalities.
    • It was proposed that the risk data and fatality findings be source material for a presentation to CNV council this (2023) fall dovetailing Active Transportation priorities with the City's commitment to Vision Zero. Link here:
    • Our next meeting, at which these subjects may be broached, is on April 28 with Mayor Buchanan.

*DNV

    • Budget has now been passed with preservation of Active Transportation funding in large part due to HUB North Shore input.
    • There is a portion of the preserved funding that has not been allocated to specific projects so that we await word on which projects will be deferred.
  • Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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