Difference between revisions of "Meeting Summary: May 12, 2016"
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#** Our station will be at the NE exit from the Iron Workers Memorial Brideg from 4 -6 pm on 2 June. |
#** Our station will be at the NE exit from the Iron Workers Memorial Brideg from 4 -6 pm on 2 June. |
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#** Dianne a has arranged to get Obsession Bikes there and will get some refreshments donated. |
#** Dianne a has arranged to get Obsession Bikes there and will get some refreshments donated. |
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− | #** 529 Garage the community-based bike registration and recovery service may also be there. |
+ | #** 529 Garage, the community-based bike registration and recovery service, may also be there. |
#** Don will arrange to get some volunteers and our NS-HUB tent along with associated supplies. |
#** Don will arrange to get some volunteers and our NS-HUB tent along with associated supplies. |
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#**Peter has volunteered to be at the DWV sponsored BTWW stations at Lions Gate Bridge 4-6 pm on 1 June and at 14th and Argyle 4:30 - 6:30 pm on 2 June. |
#**Peter has volunteered to be at the DWV sponsored BTWW stations at Lions Gate Bridge 4-6 pm on 1 June and at 14th and Argyle 4:30 - 6:30 pm on 2 June. |
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# HUB presence @ Additional Events: West Van Community Day (4 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and Lynn Valley Days (18 June) - Caribbean Days |
# HUB presence @ Additional Events: West Van Community Day (4 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and Lynn Valley Days (18 June) - Caribbean Days |
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− | #** Alex Boston, Chair of the City's Integrated Transportation Committee came to the meeting to discuss promoting cycling at upcoming community |
+ | #** Alex Boston, Chair of the City's Integrated Transportation Committee came to the meeting to discuss promoting cycling at upcoming community events, especially parades. |
− | #** He |
+ | #** He suggested brainstorming on ways to advance messaging on the need for and use of cycling infrastructure. |
#** It was suggested producing stickers with catchy phrase such as "less cars on the Cut" that could be handed out at community events. |
#** It was suggested producing stickers with catchy phrase such as "less cars on the Cut" that could be handed out at community events. |
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#** James Carter, who is putting together a policy paper on why cycling is important, said he would help prepare the stickers. |
#** James Carter, who is putting together a policy paper on why cycling is important, said he would help prepare the stickers. |
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#*** The north side can evolve beyond shared lanes when the property setbacks are reclaimed. |
#*** The north side can evolve beyond shared lanes when the property setbacks are reclaimed. |
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#*** curb bulb-outs and intersections at Jones and Forbes can be hazardous for cyclists. |
#*** curb bulb-outs and intersections at Jones and Forbes can be hazardous for cyclists. |
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− | #*** Heather suggested that we |
+ | #*** Heather suggested that we respond to the online survey with our suggestions. |
− | #** East Keith and Grand Boulevard |
+ | #** East Keith and Grand Boulevard Plans |
+ | #*** Bike lanes on the pavement, up east down west. |
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+ | #*** green paint would be desirable at intersection crossings. |
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− | #** MLA Meetings |
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+ | #*** Discussion included what types of infrastructure to build to attract more cyclists. |
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+ | #** Tony is arranging a meeting on the Mountain Highway - Hwy 1 exchange with all three MLAs. |
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#* DWV Update (20 min Peter) |
#* DWV Update (20 min Peter) |
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− | #** Separating pedestrians from cyclists |
+ | #** Separating pedestrians from cyclists is being planned for the extension of the nSpirit Trail through Ambleside. |
+ | #** The newly paved, one-way east section of Keith Road is not safe for cyclists due to narrow width for eastbound car traffic and two-way cyclist traffic. |
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− | #** Status of Keith Road Safety Improvements |
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+ | #** HUB-NS input to planning Cypress Village has not yet been rescheduled but we should suggest separated bike lanes to and inside the village |
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#** Meeting with John Calimente on May 4 |
#** Meeting with John Calimente on May 4 |
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− | #** HUB-NS input to planning Cypress Village |
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− | ACTIONS LIST |
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− | # Tactical Contact List (Tony) |
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− | #*All bike shops |
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− | #*NSMBA, other bike groups |
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− | #*Differently abled |
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− | #Bike Theft Support Letter |
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− | Notes 12 May 16 |
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− | Giacomo, Heather, Peter S, Alex Boston (guest) Paul, Fred, James Carter, Don P. Tony (Chair), Fiona, Brian |
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− | minutes - workshop next monday |
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− | 1.events |
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− | a. Gleneagles paul briefed |
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− | more NS bike maps coming perhaps from VNV but now Tranlnik has the rights t |
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− | b. MEC cathey form HUB memvbership coming |
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− | Nelson Fred Jac don ther all day |
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− | 11-5 pm |
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− | Cnada bike day |
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− | BTWW |
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− | Dianne Obsession bikes |
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− | orgnic energy dringkd |
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− | maybey 529 |
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− | iron worker -Jack and other |
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− | Don will get volunteers for other events |
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− | c Parades alex |
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− | need to advace messaging need and use of infrastucture |
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− | brainstorm on message such as less cars on the cut |
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− | distibute a one pager |
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− | james putting together a policy paper on why cycling is important |
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− | discussion about policy |
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− | get electic bikes |
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− | get sticker with a message congestion managment or health |
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− | me to register |
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− | d. canad bike day |
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− | distribute poster |
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− | obsession bikes |
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− | 500 grant from Canada Bikes |
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− | wilkenson's off ic wil come |
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− | sign waiver |
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− | needs 8 people |
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− | invitiation sent |
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− | RCMP may come |
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− | need tent Don will bring it |
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− | taslk will be posted |
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− | me to contact john weston |
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− | CNV |
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− | grand boublevar east Keith up east down west for bike llanes |
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− | green paint and sep |
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− | Alex would like copies of HU correspondence to ITC |
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− | DNV |
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− | kay teske workshop last Monday 9 may |
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− | what types of infrastruct to build to attrack more cycvlists |
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− | shoild get her for West Van |
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− | interchanges 7 page letter into a presetation |
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− | to John Wilkenson suggest meeting with DNV and MLA |
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− | set up meeting with MlS |
Revision as of 16:01, 7 June 2016
- Attendance: Giacomo, Heather, Peter S, Alex Boston (guest), Paul, Fred, James Carter, Don P. Tony (Chair), Fiona, Brian
- Minutes from the April meeting were reviewed
- Review and planning for upcoming events
- Gleneagles Bikefest Saturday, May 28 10am-1pm at the Gleneagles Community Centre
- Paul and Peter met with organizers who are going to provide two tables to go with our HUB tent.
- Paul has offered to lead a ride from the community centre.
- Paul will be there with Anne, Dianne and a couple from the West Van Seniors cycling groups.
- Peter will try to arrange to bring a TransLink demo bus bike rack.
- MEC Bikefest Saturday, May 28 11 am - 5 pm
- Cathy from HUB membership coming
- Nelson, Fred, Giacomo, and Don plan to be there all day
- Canada Bike Day Monday, May 30 4 - 6 p.m. at North Van Civic Square
- Tom Walker will run a bike rodeo.
- Local politicians will be invited as well as RCMP.
- Obsession Bikes will be there
- 5 km and 10 km group rides are planned.
- Fiona arranged to get a $200 grant from Canada Bikes and used some of it to produce flyers, some of which she distributed at the meeting.
- A City staff person will be there.
- Fiona requested and got names from some of us to volunteer to come and help
- Don will arrange to be there with the HUB tent.
- Bike to Work Week
- Our station will be at the NE exit from the Iron Workers Memorial Brideg from 4 -6 pm on 2 June.
- Dianne a has arranged to get Obsession Bikes there and will get some refreshments donated.
- 529 Garage, the community-based bike registration and recovery service, may also be there.
- Don will arrange to get some volunteers and our NS-HUB tent along with associated supplies.
- Peter has volunteered to be at the DWV sponsored BTWW stations at Lions Gate Bridge 4-6 pm on 1 June and at 14th and Argyle 4:30 - 6:30 pm on 2 June.
- Gleneagles Bikefest Saturday, May 28 10am-1pm at the Gleneagles Community Centre
- HUB presence @ Additional Events: West Van Community Day (4 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and Lynn Valley Days (18 June) - Caribbean Days
- Alex Boston, Chair of the City's Integrated Transportation Committee came to the meeting to discuss promoting cycling at upcoming community events, especially parades.
- He suggested brainstorming on ways to advance messaging on the need for and use of cycling infrastructure.
- It was suggested producing stickers with catchy phrase such as "less cars on the Cut" that could be handed out at community events.
- James Carter, who is putting together a policy paper on why cycling is important, said he would help prepare the stickers.
- Other phrases could focus on congestion management and the health benefits of cycling.
- It was suggested that we try to get e-bike demonstations at these events but promoting a business may be problematic.
- Peter will register HUB-North Shore for entry into the West Van Community Day parade and a place for our tent after the parade in Ambleside Park.
- Municipalities
- CNV Update
- West Keith Road plans
- 1.6 m separated uphill lane on the south side, protected up the hill to Jones then buffered from there on is acceptable.
- The north side can evolve beyond shared lanes when the property setbacks are reclaimed.
- curb bulb-outs and intersections at Jones and Forbes can be hazardous for cyclists.
- Heather suggested that we respond to the online survey with our suggestions.
- East Keith and Grand Boulevard Plans
- Bike lanes on the pavement, up east down west.
- green paint would be desirable at intersection crossings.
- The multi-use path going east only 3 m wide.
- Spirit Trail bridge and tunnels under boat access then a bridge will cost $5 million
- West Keith Road plans
- DNV Update
- May 9 Council workshop on AAA bike network / Kay Teschke was successful - we should try to arrange one for the DWV.
- CNV Update
The mayor was listening and recognizes 2nd narrows bottleneck.
- Discussion included what types of infrastructure to build to attract more cyclists.
- Tony is arranging a meeting on the Mountain Highway - Hwy 1 exchange with all three MLAs.
- DWV Update (20 min Peter)
- Separating pedestrians from cyclists is being planned for the extension of the nSpirit Trail through Ambleside.
- The newly paved, one-way east section of Keith Road is not safe for cyclists due to narrow width for eastbound car traffic and two-way cyclist traffic.
- HUB-NS input to planning Cypress Village has not yet been rescheduled but we should suggest separated bike lanes to and inside the village
- Meeting with John Calimente on May 4