Meeting Summary: May 12, 2016
From HUB - Cycling Advocacy - North Shore
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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. | ||
#** 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. | ||
| − | #** 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. | ||
#**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. | ||
# 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 | ||
| − | #** 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. | ||
#** 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. | ||
#*** 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. | ||
| − | #*** 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. | |
| − | + | #*** green paint would be desirable at intersection crossings. | |
| − | #* DNV Update | + | #*** The multi-use path going east only 3 m wide. |
| − | #** Council workshop on AAA bike network / Kay Teschke | + | #** Spirit Trail bridge and tunnels under boat access then a bridge will cost $5 million |
| − | #** | + | #* DNV Update |
| + | #** May 9 Council workshop on AAA bike network / Kay Teschke was successful - we should try to arrange one for the DWV. | ||
| + | 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) | #* DWV Update (20 min Peter) | ||
| − | #** 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. |
| + | #** 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 | #** Meeting with John Calimente on May 4 | ||
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Revision as of 15:01, 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
