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*Introductions: Tony, Peter T, Peter S, Antje, Fiona, Erika, Fred, John, Giacomo, Don, Nelson, Allen Francis from WV and Guest speaker from CNV, Daniel Watson
*Introductions: Tony (chair), Peter T, Peter S, Antje, Fiona, Erika, Fred, John, Giacomo, Don, Nelson, Allen Francis from WV and Guest speaker from CNV, Daniel Watson

*Agenda additions
*Review of prior meeting minutes
*Events: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5f/2017_Events_overview.docx
*Events: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5f/2017_Events_overview.docx
**Tony plans to participate in bike the night on 16 Sept, going to Concord Pacific Place from 6-8 then the ride later.
**Tony plans to participate in bike the night on 16 Sept, going to Concord Pacific Place from 6-8 then the ride later.
**Rivers Day Creek to Creek Festival - Sunday, September 24, 12-4pm - need volunteers
**Rivers Day Creek to Creek Festival - Sunday, September 24, 12-4pm - need volunteers.
**HUB's Bike to Work Week from October 23rd - 29th.– we-ll plan for the same location at the north end of the IWMB and target Thursday evening – Dianne has contacts for refreshments and Obsession Bikes will participate. –
**HUB's Bike to Work Week from October 23rd - 29th.– we-ll plan for the same location at the north end of the IWMB and target Thursday evening – Dianne has contacts for refreshments and Obsession Bikes will participate.
**HUB AGM Saturday the 23rd (1:00 - 4:00pm)– Tony will participate and talk about items such as the number of HUB letters that we have written, major successes such as the West Van Spirit Trail separation and delegation presentations to North Shore municipal councils.
**HUB AGM Saturday the 23rd (1:00 - 4:00pm)– Tony will participate and talk about items such as the number of HUB letters that we have written, major successes such as the West Van Spirit Trail separation and delegation presentations to North Shore municipal councils.
'''City of North Vancouver'''
'''City of North Vancouver'''
*300 block West Esplanade by the yoga studio on the south side - a separated bike lane is a great step forward even if it is only one block
*300 block West Esplanade by the yoga studio on the south side - a separated bike lane here is a great step forward even if it is only one block.
*Spirit Trial is under construction behind Rona.
*Spirit Trial is under construction behind Rona.
*Tony asked about 2nd St through Moodyville – also about construction in the vicinity of bike lanes. We should ask for a copy of the construction in bike lane policy.
*Tony asked about 2nd St through Moodyville – also about construction in the vicinity of bike lanes. We should ask for a copy of the construction in bike lane policy.
*We should prepare a letter about additions to the Bike Master Plan (add Mahon Ave) and ask if there will be an update
*We should prepare a letter about additions to the Bike Master Plan (add Mahon Ave) and ask if there will be an update.
'''Other issues'''
*Antje and Giacomo met with Jay Porter on 23 August. In responding to questions about the three interchanges, it seemed that they were on the defensive – At the Lillooet Rd interchange, the islands are too small - We want a MUP by the Superstore where there are 6 lanes of traffic – we should respond to their list and copies to the DNV and CNV (Antje will do it).
*Antje and Giacomo met with Jay Porter on 23 August. In responding to questions about the three interchanges, it seemed that they were on the defensive – At the Lillooet Rd interchange, the islands are too small - We want a MUP by the Superstore where there are 6 lanes of traffic – we should respond to their list and copies to the DNV and CNV (Antje will do it).
Antje led a discussion on mounting and dismounting at on and off ramps where we have not been able to make any progress.
*Antje led a discussion on mounting and dismounting at on and off ramps where we have not been able to make any progress.
*Tony, Heather and Antje met with Bowinn Ma but it was not clear how she could support us.
*Tony, Heather and Antje met with Bowinn Ma but it was not clear how she could support us. We feel that instead of giving money for MUPs it should go to separated bike lanes. We should do a thank you letter to her
and request removing PST on e-bikes.

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*Fiona talked about HUB Burnaby's postcards on one project where they collect signatures on them to promote improvements for cycling.

2nd Street - Developments and bike space follow up
*Construction is under way on Keith Road west and the 21st St section of the Green Necklace – Tony will enquire about the status of cycling facilities for these two projects.
'''1. There is a lot of concern regarding keeping east 2nd through Moodyville as an ongoing bike route . Is the final design for the park available or when will it be? Also will there be provisions for cycling in this area during construction?'''
2nd Street is not included on the BMP as 3rd and 4th Streets are both designated bike routes. It is being designed as a narrower street through the Moodyville area to calm traffic, and could be used as a neighbourhood bikeway.
Detailed design for the park has not yet commenced so plans are not yet available. The construction of Moodyville Park will happen in several phases over multiple years starting in 2018. During construction we will endeavour to keep the Spirit Trail route open, therefore additional provisions should not be necessary. If a full road closure is necessary at some point during construction, detour and ‘share the road’ signage will be installed to provide clarity and help to ensure bike safety. Through future development, the Spirit Trail will be upgraded along the lane, East 1st and 2nd Streets, from St. David’s Avenue to Moodyville Park, however specific details regarding this will not be determined for some time.
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'''Special Presentation:''' by Daniel Watson
'''2. We are getting lots of feedback on construction signs in bike lanes. I know this doesn't happen on purpose but can City staff help us with this? What can we do to help you? It's an awareness thing but also very important for safety.'''
*He came with detailed drawings segregated by sections of the plans for bike routes on the roadways adjacent to the the Green Necklace from Lonsdale Ave and 23rd Street east to Grand Boulevard.
We are currently developing a “Construction Guidelines for Bike Lane Closures” to assist in ensuring bike safety when bike lanes are closed due to construction, and we anticipate them being completed in fall.
*We were pleased to hear that its planned to have separated bike lanes on the sections of roadway adjacent to the planned new Harry Jerome Recreation Centre on the 23rd Street bike route from Lonsdale Ave east to St Andrews Ave.
*East of St Andrews, there would be traditional bike lanes up to Ridgeway Ave and again east on 19th Street to Grand Boulevard.
'''3. Any idea when green necklace work on 21st street will complete?'''
*There is no decided plan yet for that section of roadway on Grand Boulevard between Ridgeway Ave and 19th Street, although the Green Necklace would be possibly be on one of the benches east of and above the roadway.
Work has commenced on West 21st between Jones and Lonsdale and completion of this work is anticipated for mid-November 2017. The section of the Green Necklace east of Lonsdale will be scheduled for 2018. We can share further details regarding the timelines for the East 21st section when they have been determined.
*He seemed interested in the suggestion from Erika that this section of the roadway be made one-way which could allow for separated bike lanes.
*Mahon as key bike route
*We were informed that the City of North Vancouver is hosting an open house about the last segment of the Green Necklace, from Lonsdale to Grand Blvd. It will be held on Wednesday, September 27th from 5pm – 7pm

at the Silver Harbour Senior’s Centre Gymnasium, 144 East 22nd Street. All presentation boards and an online questionnaire will be posted on September 28 at: http://www.cnv.org/parks-recreation-and-culture/parks-and-greenways/greenways/green-necklace/the-green-necklace-jones-ave-to-grand-boulevard/section-2.
'''Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure'''
*Lower Lynn Interchanges project update
*Meeting with MLA Bowinn Ma

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'''19.30 Special Presentation:''' East 23rd/Grand Blvd future bike route (Daniel Watson)


'''District of North Vancouver'''
'''District of North Vancouver'''
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*Pilot bike lane on Highland Blvd - When repaving Highland Blvd it is hoped to put in an uphill bike lane by removing the car climbing lane – only a section of Highland will be done as a trial it this fall – we should get a letter about it in the NS News or through North Shore Safe Routes to School.
*Pilot bike lane on Highland Blvd
*Mount Seymour Parkway at Riverside signal phasing
*Mount Seymour Parkway at Riverside will have signal phasing for cyclists.
*Lynn Valley Road - a separated Sutherland crossing confirmed but no LED flashers at the Hwy 1 on-ramp still, but our proposal for them has been documented.
*Lynn Valley Road - follow up
**Separated Sutherland crossing confirmed
**No LED flashers still, but documented
*Strategy plans, letters regarding:
*# Maplewood Plan
*# Spirit trail / MUP designs new and existing (baffle at Pemberton/Spirit Trail, bollards and shared crossings)
*# Cycling infrastructure with new construction and repaving (Examples: Queens Rd new Rec Centre / Dollarton Hwy new condo development / Pemberton Ave repaving)


'''District of West Vancouver'''
'''District of West Vancouver'''
*On 7 September, Peter S and Paul met with District Engineering staff to review their latest plans for improving safety on the Wardance Bridge (see uploaded files: Wardance DWV Proposal 2 West.jpg and Wardance DWV Proposal 2 East.jpg). We were successful in convincing them to change the green-boxed sharrows across the bridge to narrow green-painted lanes with sharrows embedded with SHARE THE ROAD - SINGLE FILE signage.
*Meeting with District Engineering staff and Wardance Bridge Work
*Eagle Harbour Dropoff Area
*Eagle Harbour Dropoff Area - no time to discuss
*Public consultations on Traffic Calming Measures and a list of those that might be safe for cyclists [[File:Traffic_calming_measures_that_would_be_safe_for_cyclists.pdf‎‎]]
*Public consultations on Traffic Calming Measures and a list of those that might be safe for cyclists - no time to discuss
'''Other Letters or Actions Required'''
*Spirit Trail baffles at Pemberton and Welch – need a video of a family with a bike trailer.
*Connect with VCH, Active Transportation Lead
*Connect with stakeholder engagement Acciona - Water Treatment Building





14 sep 17 meeting notes

attendees: Tony, Peter, Peter S, Antje, Fiona, Erika, Fred, John, Giacom, Don, Nelson,Allen Francis from WV
Guest speaker Daniel Watson
Events:
bike the night tony is going 6-8 then ride later
Rivers Day – need volunteers – sunday 24th
BTWW – same location obesseion bikes – target thursday – Dianne has contacts for refreshmentsequipmenr
HUB AGM saturday the 23rd – BTWW, delegations letters govermnets now approaching us
Squamish reporter new papre wants an interview – starts 15th Sep
discussion about effectivenes of letter.

Cnv
bike lane by yoga studio on Espalanade on south side as well only one block
Spirit trial under constructionbehind Rona
Tony asked about 2nd st through Moodyville st st – also about construction in the vicinity of bike lanes
we should od a letter about additions to Bike master Plan add Mahon ask if ther will be an update
we should ask for a copy of the constuction in bike lane policy
Antje and giacom met with Jay Porter on 23 August Giacom re three interchnages said they were on the defensive – Lilooet Rd interchange where islands are too small - want a MUP by Superstore where there is 6 lanes of traffic – we should respond to their list and copies to the DNV and CNV – Antje long discussion on mounting and dismounting at on and off ramps where we made no progressmet with Bowinn Ma Tony, Heather and Antje todl to give money for MUPs instead of separated bike lanes – we should do a thnk you leter to her
asked about PST on e-bikes and not this sesion
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Fino taled about HUB Burnaby's postcards on one project where they colect signtures

DNV
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pilot bike lane_ repaved highland and hoping to put in an uphill bike lane by removing car climbing lane – only a section of Highland – trial it this fall – we should get a letter about it in the NS News or though North shore safe routes to School.
Mt Seymour Parkway siganl lights

Latest revision as of 05:51, 28 September 2017

  • Introductions: Tony (chair), Peter T, Peter S, Antje, Fiona, Erika, Fred, John, Giacomo, Don, Nelson, Allen Francis from WV and Guest speaker from CNV, Daniel Watson
  • Events: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/5/5f/2017_Events_overview.docx
    • Tony plans to participate in bike the night on 16 Sept, going to Concord Pacific Place from 6-8 then the ride later.
    • Rivers Day Creek to Creek Festival - Sunday, September 24, 12-4pm - need volunteers.
    • HUB's Bike to Work Week from October 23rd - 29th.– we-ll plan for the same location at the north end of the IWMB and target Thursday evening – Dianne has contacts for refreshments and Obsession Bikes will participate.
    • HUB AGM Saturday the 23rd (1:00 - 4:00pm)– Tony will participate and talk about items such as the number of HUB letters that we have written, major successes such as the West Van Spirit Trail separation and delegation presentations to North Shore municipal councils.

City of North Vancouver

  • 300 block West Esplanade by the yoga studio on the south side - a separated bike lane here is a great step forward even if it is only one block.
  • Spirit Trial is under construction behind Rona.
  • Tony asked about 2nd St through Moodyville – also about construction in the vicinity of bike lanes. We should ask for a copy of the construction in bike lane policy.
  • We should prepare a letter about additions to the Bike Master Plan (add Mahon Ave) and ask if there will be an update.

Other issues

  • Antje and Giacomo met with Jay Porter on 23 August. In responding to questions about the three interchanges, it seemed that they were on the defensive – At the Lillooet Rd interchange, the islands are too small - We want a MUP by the Superstore where there are 6 lanes of traffic – we should respond to their list and copies to the DNV and CNV (Antje will do it).
  • Antje led a discussion on mounting and dismounting at on and off ramps where we have not been able to make any progress.
  • Tony, Heather and Antje met with Bowinn Ma but it was not clear how she could support us. We feel that instead of giving money for MUPs it should go to separated bike lanes. We should do a thank you letter to her

and request removing PST on e-bikes.

  • Fiona talked about HUB Burnaby's postcards on one project where they collect signatures on them to promote improvements for cycling.

Special Presentation: by Daniel Watson

  • He came with detailed drawings segregated by sections of the plans for bike routes on the roadways adjacent to the the Green Necklace from Lonsdale Ave and 23rd Street east to Grand Boulevard.
  • We were pleased to hear that its planned to have separated bike lanes on the sections of roadway adjacent to the planned new Harry Jerome Recreation Centre on the 23rd Street bike route from Lonsdale Ave east to St Andrews Ave.
  • East of St Andrews, there would be traditional bike lanes up to Ridgeway Ave and again east on 19th Street to Grand Boulevard.
  • There is no decided plan yet for that section of roadway on Grand Boulevard between Ridgeway Ave and 19th Street, although the Green Necklace would be possibly be on one of the benches east of and above the roadway.
  • He seemed interested in the suggestion from Erika that this section of the roadway be made one-way which could allow for separated bike lanes.
  • We were informed that the City of North Vancouver is hosting an open house about the last segment of the Green Necklace, from Lonsdale to Grand Blvd. It will be held on Wednesday, September 27th from 5pm – 7pm

at the Silver Harbour Senior’s Centre Gymnasium, 144 East 22nd Street. All presentation boards and an online questionnaire will be posted on September 28 at: http://www.cnv.org/parks-recreation-and-culture/parks-and-greenways/greenways/green-necklace/the-green-necklace-jones-ave-to-grand-boulevard/section-2.

District of North Vancouver

  • Pilot bike lane on Highland Blvd - When repaving Highland Blvd it is hoped to put in an uphill bike lane by removing the car climbing lane – only a section of Highland will be done as a trial it this fall – we should get a letter about it in the NS News or through North Shore Safe Routes to School.
  • Mount Seymour Parkway at Riverside will have signal phasing for cyclists.
  • Lynn Valley Road - a separated Sutherland crossing confirmed but no LED flashers at the Hwy 1 on-ramp still, but our proposal for them has been documented.

District of West Vancouver

  • On 7 September, Peter S and Paul met with District Engineering staff to review their latest plans for improving safety on the Wardance Bridge (see uploaded files: Wardance DWV Proposal 2 West.jpg and Wardance DWV Proposal 2 East.jpg). We were successful in convincing them to change the green-boxed sharrows across the bridge to narrow green-painted lanes with sharrows embedded with SHARE THE ROAD - SINGLE FILE signage.
  • Eagle Harbour Dropoff Area - no time to discuss
  • Public consultations on Traffic Calming Measures and a list of those that might be safe for cyclists - no time to discuss
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