Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 01:29, 28 June 2016

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)
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 – 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 the Lions Gate 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.
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 on Google Maps at: 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.
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.

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-# Introduction and Attendance (5 min)
+# 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)
-# Minutes Review (5 min)
+# Summer monthly meeting break
-# Additions to Agenda (2 min)
+#* It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
-# Summer monthly meeting break? (5 min)
-# Review of recent events: Bike Day in Canada, MEC, Gleneagles and BTWW stations (15 min)
+# Review of recent events
+#* Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
-# Review and planning for upcoming events: Lynn Valley Days (18 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and - Caribbean Days (15 min)
+#* 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 the Lions Gate 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.
+# 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 on Google Maps at: 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.
 # Municipalities
-#* CNV Update (10 min)
+#*  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.
-#** Spirit Trail tunnel
+#** There are no updates on East & West Keith plans following recent public consultations which included our formal input.
-#** East Keith and Grand Boulevard
-#* DNV & MOTI Update (10 min Antje, Giacomo)
+#* 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.
-#** Lower Lynn Interchanges
+#** Also discussed will be the possibility of a bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
-#** Ironworkers Memorial Bridge directional signage
+#** Iron workers Memorial Bridge directional signage is needed to reinforce uni-directional travel by cyclists.
-#** DNV parking policy
+#** We know there will be new bike lanes on Capilano Road but we need to investigate implementation plans.
-#** Public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange
+#** There are plans for a public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange.
-#* DWV Update (15 min Peter)
+#* DWV Update
-#** Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension up for approval at Council on 13 June
+#** 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.
-#** HUB letter on uphill bike lanes on 15th and 21st Streets
+#** Peter will be drafting a HUB letter on uphill bike lanes during roadwork on 15th and 21st Streets leading up to Hwy 1.
-#** Delegation to Council on AAA bike lanes
+#** 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.

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