Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016

1. Attendance: Guest: Melissa Chaun, Peter S (Chair), Fiona, Brian, Dianne, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Krista (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
2. Summer monthly meeting break
   • It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
3. Review of recent events
   • Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
   • MEC on 28 May – only 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 rodeo 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 Willowbee was there as the DWV sponsor.
     • Different Bikes had a repair station.
4. Review and planning for upcoming events:
   • Lynn Valley Days (18 June)
     • We will have 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 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 First Nations event at Ambleside park and then back to Vanier Park back via 1st narrows.
     • The proposed Burrard Loop map can be found Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=1oAl8uHGThTvnVNbjXFLFkiZAKcY
     • 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.
5. Municipalities
   • CNV Update
     • We have requested an update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel but the mayor told us on Bike Day in Canada that engineering plans have been started.
     • There are 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 but we 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 leading up to Hwy 1.
     • Peter will also investigate the possibility of a cycling infrastructure workshop to be given to DWV council and staff similar to the recent one to DNV.