View source for Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016


# Attendance: Guest: Melissa,  Peter S (Chair), Fiona, Brian, Dianne, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Krista (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
# Summer monthly meeting break 
#* It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
# Review of recent events
#* Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member. 
#* MEC on 28 May – 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
#*  Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km  and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The odeo only had a couple of kids.
#** Photo at the start of the 3 km ride - see 27 June 2016 upload at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Special:ListFiles
#** L to R in photo: Linda Buchanan, Iona Bonamis, Darrell Mussatto, Erika Rathje, Peter Scholefield, Dave Wilson, Phil Legree, Sonia Garza and in the background, Dianne Murrray. 
#* BTWW station at north end of lions Gate Bridge narrows bridge on 1 June 4-6 pm
#** Peter counted 394, 110 going to Vancouver and 61 stopped at the station.
#** DWV sponsored it but HUB ran it. 
#* BTWW station at north end of 2nd narrows bridge on 2 June 4-6 pm
#** 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped including MLA Jane Thornthwaite.
#** Obsession Bikes had a repair station. 
#** No new memberships were obtained. 
#** Space was crowded with room for only 2 tents unless setup could in future be further back from sidewalk.
#** More signage or balloon upstream on the bridge would help to advertise the station
#* BTWW station at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver on 2 June 4:30-6:30 pm
#**  Emily Willowbie was their as the DWW sponsor.
#** Different Bikes had a repair station. 
# Review and planning for upcoming events: 
#* Lynn Valley Days (18 June)
#**  We will our tent with the following volunteers: Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, and Fred 2-4 
#* Canada Day in North Van (1 July)
#** We need some ideas for stickers e.g. 10 reasons to ride - Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork.
#** Don volunteered to register for parade & booth.
#* It was decided to will skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in west Van.
#* Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
#** Don will  get us registered
#** We should try to get a location near the bike rodeo & Obsession Bikes.
#* E.V. Bike to shop day is on 13 Aug.
#* It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in West Van.
#* FraserFest 28-Aug
#** Melissa, Chaun (mchaun@gmail.com - 604-949-0045) Events Coordinator for the Rivershed Society of BC (http://rivershed.com) briefed us on the event.
#** There will be a group ride from Vanier park over 2nd narrows to a 1st nations event at Ambleside park and then back to Vanier Park back via 1st narrows
#** They will need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
#** We suggested offering a shorter "loop" as well, counterclockwise, to Ambleside and back, perhaps using different routes through Stanley Park; 
#** We also recommended pre-registration for the group ride(s).
#** Melissa said that she would be most grateful to keep the information and brainstorming flowing to facilitate a potential partnership with us.
# Municipalities
#*  CNV Update
#** We have requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel but the mayor told us on Bike Day in Canada that engineering plans have been started. 
#** Ther no updates on East & West Keith plans following recent public consultations which included our formal input.
#* DNV & MOTI Update 
#** Lower Lynn Interchanges -We will be meeting on 30 June with the three North Shore MLAs to discuss plans for the major interchange construction.
#** Also discussed will be the possibility of a bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
#** Iron workers Memorial Bridge directional signage is needed to reinforce uni directional travel by cyclists
#** We know there will be new bike lanes on Capilano Road Cap road but need to investigate implementation plans/
#** There are plans for a public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange.
#* DWV Update 
#** Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension is up for approval at Council on 13 June and Paul, Peter and Tony are planning to speak in support of the planned separated Spirit Trail
#** Peter will be drafting a HUB letter on uphill bike lanes during roadwork on 15th and 21st Streets
#** Peter will also investigate the possiblity of a cycling infrastructure workshop to be given to DWV council and staff similar to the recent one to DNV.


A. new: Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT) 
B. Peter, 
C. Summer break – will have July & Aug meetings.
D. Recent events:
D.I. Gleneagles – not many attended, due to weather, 1 new member.
D.II. MEC – 20-40 people due to weather,  3 new memberships.
D.III. Bike day in Canada – 20+ folks on rides including City/District councillors & N Van MLA. Rodeo only had a couple of kids.
D.IV. B2WW 2nd narrows – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships. 
D.IV.a) Jane Hartwick – Seymour MLA stopped by.
D.IV.b) Crowded => only 2 tents or setup further back from sidewalk
D.IV.c) More signage on bridge. Balloons.
D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped
D.V. West Van Community day – disorganized & spread out, ~30 people.  
D.V.a) Next year need a higher traffic location, possibly near spirit trail?
E. Up Coming:
E.I. Lynn Valley Days (18-Jun) – Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, Fred 2-4
E.II. Canada Day (1-July):
E.II.a) Stickers – need ideas, 10 reasons to ride, Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork
E.II.b) Don to register for parade & booth
E.III. We will skip Caribbean days & Harmony Arts
E.IV. Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
E.IV.a) Don to get us registered
E.IV.b) tTy to get a location near bike rodeo & obsession
E.V. Bike to shop day (13 Aug)
E.VI. FraserFest 28-Aug – Melissa(organizer) – need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
E.VI.a) From Vanier park over 2nd narrows to 1st nations event @ Ambleside and back via 1st narrows.
E.VII. CNV - 
E.VII.a) requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel
E.VII.b) no updates on E & W Keith.
E.VIII. DNV - 
E.VIII.a) 21st June mtg with MLAs  - Bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows. 
E.VIII.b) Cap road bike lanes – investigate
E.VIII.c) J Porter – more signage for one way on 2nd narrows
E.VIII.d) Developing a parking policy – for new town centres & new developments.
E.IX. DWV
E.IX.a) Public Hearing on Mon 13th,  Ambleside to Lawson
E.IX.a.i) Council is onside, but parking lobby is pushing back
E.IX.a.ii) Tony – will speak for HUB.
E.IX.b) Working on 15th & 21st uphill cycle lanes