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* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
  
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
 
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/climate-action/climate-environment-strategy CNV Climate & Environment Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
  
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/climate-action/climate-environment-strategy CNV Climate & Environment Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
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**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/social-planning/community-wellbeing CNV Community Wellbeing Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
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**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/social-planning/community-wellbeing CNV Community Wellbeing Strategy] - Survey by Oct 13
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**[https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/accessibility-plan-2023-2026 DNV Accessibility Plan, 2023-2026] - any cycling related input?
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**[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/mountain-highway-safety-improvements Central Mountain Hwy (Arborlynn to Lynn Valley Road)]
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*** Open House Oct-12 6-8pm Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre
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*** online Survey to Oct-24
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*** [[Current Public Consultations|Click for more details and suggested responses]]
 
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===Goals & Objectives ===
  
===Goals & Objectives ===
 
* Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
  
* Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
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** Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
  
** Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
 
* Communications - any ideas??
  
* Communications - any ideas??
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* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions]]
  
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions]]
 
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
  
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
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*DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.
  
*DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.
 
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
  
===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
   
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7 PM Mo Bot -
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*NO UPDATES for August.
  
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'''Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure'''
   
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'''Project Summary'''
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TransLink is working with the Province to develop design guidelines for floating bus stops. There is an established province-wide working group that has been participating in the project for the last year.
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TransLink is now inviting the City of North Vancouver to test some of the potential design interventions as a physical pilot project. The pilot stops in our community are on Esplanade and Forbes. TransLink would like to gather as much input from diverse stakeholders as possible and would like to invite interested HUB members from within CNV to participate in evaluating the pilot locations.
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The pilot bus stops will be live in October-November 2023. Preliminary guidance is expected from TransLink in early 2024. All guidance is being developed within the context of the Victoria Human Rights ruling of the Pandora Street bus stop. Guidance is also informed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for accessible navigation infrastructure.
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People who use alternative bikes (cargo, trikes, etc) would be particularly valuable to add to the mix.
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No other updates for September
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'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
  
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
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* When is the next meeting??
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*May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.
  
*May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.
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** Safe routes for schools
  
** Safe routes for schools
 
** 2024 Budget proposal
  
** 2024 Budget proposal
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*'''2023 Budget'''
  
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* '''Mountain Highway Safety Study'''
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** Lynn Valley Town Centre to Hwy 1
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** Open house Oct 12th + [[Current Public Consultations|Survey]] (till Oct 24th)
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** Plan to send a formal letter with comments.
   
 
* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
  
* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
 
** We responded with several issues
 
** We responded with several issues
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*** Project manager replied with, design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future. Sent reply this was not good enough.
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*** Project manager replied with, ''design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future''. Sent reply this was not good enough.
 
*** Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
  
*** Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
 
*** Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
  
*** Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
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* '''Old/Used Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
  
* '''Old/Used Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
 
** Duncan has started an initiative to direct these bikes to charitable organizations on NS & MetroVan. Stay tuned.
  
** Duncan has started an initiative to direct these bikes to charitable organizations on NS & MetroVan. Stay tuned.
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* '''Mountain Hwy from Lynn Valley Road to Arborlynn'''
  
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** Sent a formal letter with comments.
  
   
 
* '''Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector'''
  
* '''Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector'''
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
  
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
   
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'''Hadden Drive to Westcot Rd Planned MUP'''
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'''8 August meeting with DWV Transportation staff'''
  
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*Sean O'Sullivan, DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, has provided us with the following drawings of the planned MUP:
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*I met online with director, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Kwan.
 
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**Map showing the planned route: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/06/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_route_on_map.png
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*Phase 1 construction continues on Westmount Road and planning for the 31st and Marine intersection is to begin this fall.
  
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**Simulated photo of MUP approaching Taylor Way: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f4/Hadden_Drive_to_Taylor_Way_planned_MUP_photo.png
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*Consultations with residents on 2500 Marine Drive re north-side bike lane to proceed this fall.
  
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**The plan still needs the approval of MoTI and the meeting with them on 25 September was cancelled.
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*Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP):
  
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'''Westmount Road bike lane'''
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**The Transportation Plan will focus on the village centre and will consider the results of the public engagement process to begin in September.
  
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*work is still underway but the project is nearing completion. Paul has already noticed vehicles parking in the bike lane on Mathers Ave- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/9/95/Westmount_Rd_-_vehicles_in_bike_lane_Sept_2023.jpg
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**It is expected that the LAP will be adopted before the higher level mobility plan for the District.
  
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*Paul has noted that the line marking at 31st/Marine junction presents a very awkward path and the island channelization (and warning drums) is not helpful. He feels that these combined with the half-signal configuration and poor sight distances along Marine Drive, have made this intersection more dangerous. We hope that this will be rectified during the planned improvements for the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive.
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**Bellevue Ave will likely be a focus in the LAP Transportation Plan and the 30 km/hr speed limit will remain.
 
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'''Bike training at West Van Elementary School'''
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*The final engineering drawings for the Hadden Drive to Westcot Road Multi-Use-Path will be available in September.
  
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*It is encouraging that West Van is funding bike training at a West Van Elementary School.
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*Jenn has not yet met with Rick Amantea, so our proposal for a Spirit Trail bypass through or near Park Royal South has not advanced and is complicated by plans for the development of the adjoining Squamish Nation lands.
  
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'''Informational Event on transportation/housing/climate'''
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*Andy Kwan wants feedback on the new etiquette signage (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/0e/Etiquette_sgn_on_the_Spirit_Trail_2023-08-31_IMG_4815.jpg) on the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and Park Royal.
  
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*Positive Voices West Vancouver (PVWV) is hosting this public information event which will be a panel discussion with three panelists.
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*I raised again the possibility of a bike path from the new Park Royal South Gateway Residences development along the path on the south side of Marine Drive from Taylor Way to the Capilano Pacific Trail which would give cyclists a safer route between the new development and both the Spirit Trail and entering onto Lions Gate Bridge via the eastbound Marine Drive bridge over the Capilano River. I was told that West Van owns the adjacent property, so this may be a possibility.
  
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**WHERE: Kiwanis Great Hall, 975 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. 6:30 -8:30 pm on 19 October
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*After asking a question, I was reminded that the decision about separating cyclists from pedestrians on the Spirit Trail between 14th and 16th Street would be part of the Ambleside Waterfront Plan (Council motion in 2018) which will eventually be addressed by Council, probably after the last private property is acquired by the District.
  
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**SPONSORS: PVWV and North Shore Community Resources.
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*I also asked about our proposed bike loops through Ambleside and Dundarave and Jenn suggested that we should approach Council with our proposals.
  
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'''Go by Bike Week'''
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*Sean was receptive to my invitation for us to take him on a bike ride through Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal. He would be interested in riding around one of the bike loops. Paul is not available until the end of September, so I am gong to suggest to Sean that we plan a ride during the last week of September.
  
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*Paul and Peter plan to volunteer at the GBBW station at 13th and Argyle from 4-6 pm on 16 October.
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*We have invited Sean O'Sullivan to join us on an infrastructure bike ride during that week, possibly just before the GBBW station event.
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'''Irwin Park School sidewalk rejected by Council'''
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*This previously approved and funded project was canceled by the Council at their 25 September meeting. This is a bad precedent for other active transportation projects, including bike lanes.
   
 
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===
  
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===
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* Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
 
* Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
 
** MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
  
** MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
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* '''Phibbs Exchange'''
  
* '''Phibbs Exchange'''
 
** Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
  
** Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
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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.''
 
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
  
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
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** Posted about the mess at the east end of the Low Level Road (across from Rona) - part of the R2 RapidBus Construction
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** Posted about new bike storage boxes near the Quay
  
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** Posted about the detour between Orwell St and Phibbs Exchange
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** Promoted the Cargo Bike Race (Disaster Relief Trials) and re-tweeted photos from the event
  
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** Posted photos of the blockage of the bike lane at the east end of the Low Road (Marine-Main R2 RabidBus construction)
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** Posted about the re-opened crosswalk (south of Orwell St) between Phibbs Exchange and the Iron Workers Bridge.
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** Posted about the Adanac Overpass Survey
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** Posted photos of the opened east side (northbound) Iron Workers Bridge and path on the south side of Main St. (across from Phibbs Exchange).
  
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** Upcoming for Sept:
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** Upcoming for Oct:
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*** Go By Bike Week
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*** Bike Detour on Orwell St (Phibbs Construction)
  
   
 
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
  
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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** Facebook no longer supports links to news stories - this is a bummer
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** Sep 2023 Stats
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*** 374 Members 48% male / 48% female
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*** 41 individuals posted or commented on the FB page during September
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*** 992 individuals viewed the page during Sep
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*** 6 posts in Sept
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*** Top Sep post: Accident at 1st and Fell
   
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*'''North Shore News''' - August
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*'''North Shore News'''
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** Stories in draft: Living Streets, Bike to Transit, Cloverley Traffic Plan
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** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-sports/mock-disaster-race-shows-resiliency-of-cargo-bikes-7483695 Mock disaster race shows resiliency of cargo bikes, organizer says]
  
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** Plan to increase the writing team to 3 people including Duncan Wilcock and Sean Sallis-Lyon
 
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
  
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
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* West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
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* Fall program commences Sept 19 at ecole Pauline Johnson, West Van.
  
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* Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.
 
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 5 October 2023

HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.

In-person at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).

Or Online, using Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob

or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#



General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions


Public Input/Consultations


Goals & Objectives

  • Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - current Gaps Map
  • Recruiting - Fill vacant positions
  • Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
  • DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for events
  • Fall Go By Bike Week. Oct 16-29, 2023
    • Mon, Oct-16, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
      • Peter & Paul
    • Tue, Oct-17, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
      • ????
    • Wed, Oct-18, 7-9 AM - Grand Blvd & E 13th - CNV
      • ????


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

7 PM Mo Bot - Design Guide for Bus Stops Adjacent to Cycling Infrastructure

Project Summary

TransLink is working with the Province to develop design guidelines for floating bus stops. There is an established province-wide working group that has been participating in the project for the last year.

TransLink is now inviting the City of North Vancouver to test some of the potential design interventions as a physical pilot project. The pilot stops in our community are on Esplanade and Forbes. TransLink would like to gather as much input from diverse stakeholders as possible and would like to invite interested HUB members from within CNV to participate in evaluating the pilot locations.

The pilot bus stops will be live in October-November 2023. Preliminary guidance is expected from TransLink in early 2024. All guidance is being developed within the context of the Victoria Human Rights ruling of the Pandora Street bus stop. Guidance is also informed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for accessible navigation infrastructure.

People who use alternative bikes (cargo, trikes, etc) would be particularly valuable to add to the mix.


No other updates for September

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • When is the next meeting??


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - Have a meeting with full Planning team Oct 6th.
    • Discuss when in development process it would be best for HUB input (currently getting designs too late for changes)
    • Review HUB's Top Priority DNV Corridors:
      • Main to Marine
      • 2nd Narrows to Lynn Valley
      • Lynn Valley to Lower Lonsdale
      • 2nd Narrows to Parkgate and Deep Cove
      • Edgemont to Lynn Valley
      • Capilano Corridor
    • Get update on ongoing projects
    • Safe routes for schools
    • 2024 Budget proposal
  • Mountain Highway Safety Study
    • Lynn Valley Town Centre to Hwy 1
    • Open house Oct 12th + Survey (till Oct 24th)
    • Plan to send a formal letter with comments.
  • Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
    • We responded with several issues
      • Project manager replied with, design needs to consider may things, Difficult to change now, will consider in future. Sent reply this was not good enough.
      • Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
      • Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
      • The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
      • The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
    • Have asked for a follow up meeting.
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
  • Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
    • Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Hadden Drive to Westcot Rd Planned MUP

Westmount Road bike lane

  • work is still underway but the project is nearing completion. Paul has already noticed vehicles parking in the bike lane on Mathers Ave- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/9/95/Westmount_Rd_-_vehicles_in_bike_lane_Sept_2023.jpg
  • Paul has noted that the line marking at 31st/Marine junction presents a very awkward path and the island channelization (and warning drums) is not helpful. He feels that these combined with the half-signal configuration and poor sight distances along Marine Drive, have made this intersection more dangerous. We hope that this will be rectified during the planned improvements for the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive.

Bike training at West Van Elementary School

  • It is encouraging that West Van is funding bike training at a West Van Elementary School.

Informational Event on transportation/housing/climate

  • Positive Voices West Vancouver (PVWV) is hosting this public information event which will be a panel discussion with three panelists.
    • WHERE: Kiwanis Great Hall, 975 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. 6:30 -8:30 pm on 19 October
    • SPONSORS: PVWV and North Shore Community Resources.

Go by Bike Week

  • Paul and Peter plan to volunteer at the GBBW station at 13th and Argyle from 4-6 pm on 16 October.
  • We have invited Sean O'Sullivan to join us on an infrastructure bike ride during that week, possibly just before the GBBW station event.

Irwin Park School sidewalk rejected by Council

  • This previously approved and funded project was canceled by the Council at their 25 September meeting. This is a bad precedent for other active transportation projects, including bike lanes.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Phibbs Exchange
    • Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
      • North side of main will be walk-your-bike south and west of Phibb's exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
      • The connection between Orwell and south side of Main is via detour 1/2 block west - not sure when it will be reopened.
      • They are installing safety fence on south side of Main St east of overpass where the new MUP is adjacent to traffic lanes


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Posted about the mess at the east end of the Low Level Road (across from Rona) - part of the R2 RapidBus Construction
    • Posted about the detour between Orwell St and Phibbs Exchange
    • Posted about the re-opened crosswalk (south of Orwell St) between Phibbs Exchange and the Iron Workers Bridge.
    • Posted about the Adanac Overpass Survey
    • Upcoming for Oct:
      • Go By Bike Week
  • Facebook(Heather)
    • Facebook no longer supports links to news stories - this is a bummer
    • Sep 2023 Stats
      • 374 Members 48% male / 48% female
      • 41 individuals posted or commented on the FB page during September
      • 992 individuals viewed the page during Sep
      • 6 posts in Sept
      • Top Sep post: Accident at 1st and Fell
  • North Shore News
    • Stories in draft: Living Streets, Bike to Transit, Cloverley Traffic Plan
    • Plan to increase the writing team to 3 people including Duncan Wilcock and Sean Sallis-Lyon


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
  • Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.



Social

  • Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
    • Any and all are welcome
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