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# Attendance: Giacomo, Peter S (Chair),Fiona, Brian, Diana, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
# 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
# Summer monthly meeting break
#* It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
#* It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
# Review of recent events
# Review of recent events
#* Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
#* 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.
#* 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 odeo only had a couple of kids.
#* 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
#** 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
#* 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.
#** Peter counted 394, 110 going to Vancouver and 61 stopped at the station.
#** DWV sponsored it but HUB ran it.
#** DWV sponsored it but HUB ran it.
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#** No new memberships were obtained.
#** No new memberships were obtained.
#** Space was crowded with room for only 2 tents unless setup could in future be further back from sidewalk.
#** 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
#** 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
#* 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.
#** Emily Willowbee was there as the DWV sponsor.
#** Different Bikes had a repair station.
#** Different Bikes had a repair station.
# Review and planning for upcoming events:
D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped4-6 pm – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships
# Review and planning for upcoming events: Lynn Valley Days (18 June), North Van Canada Day (1 July) and - Caribbean Days (15 min)
#* Lynn Valley Days (18 June)
#** We will have our tent with the following volunteers: Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, and Fred 2-4
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#* Canada Day in North Van (1 July)
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#** We need some ideas for stickers e.g. 10 reasons to ride - Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork.
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#** Don volunteered to register for parade & booth.
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#* It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in west Van.
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#* Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
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#** Don will get us registered.
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#** We should try to get a location near the bike rodeo & Obsession Bikes.
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#* 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.
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#** 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
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#** 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
# 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
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#** 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.


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
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E.II. Canada Day (1-July):
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E.II.a) Stickers – need ideas, 10 reasons to ride, Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork
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E.II.b) Don to register for parade & booth
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E.III. We will skip Caribbean days & Harmony Arts
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E.IV. Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
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E.IV.a) Don to get us registered
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E.IV.b) tTy to get a location near bike rodeo & obsession
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E.V. Bike to shop day (13 Aug)
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E.VI. FraserFest 28-Aug – Melissa(organizer) – need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
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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 -
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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

Latest revision as of 01:29, 28 June 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.
    • 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.
  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 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.
  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.
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