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* Agenda additions
* Agenda additions
* Introductions
* Introductions
*NXTSPP = [https://northshoreconnects.ca North Shore Connects]
** Chief focus is on transit, much less on cycling
*** Report on Benefits, perhaps as 1st step to get funding & approval from Metro Van, TransLink, Prov & Feds
** Priorities:
*** [https://northshoreconnects.ca/news-report-1/ Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit] (Ambleside - Central Lonsdale - 2nd Narrows then to either Metrotown or Downtown)
*** Lower Level Road (Squamish Nation & West Van)
*** Upper Levels Corridor Study (MoTI)


=== '''Annual Elections'''===
=== '''Annual Elections'''===
[[Organization_and_Roles | Full list of Positions & Description of Roles]]
*[[Organization_and_Roles | Click here for a list of all Positions & Description of Roles]]
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=== '''Public Input/Consultations'''===
===Public Input/Consultations===
** ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
** '''Stanley Park temporary bike lane''' - Park Board survey open September 29-October 17, 2021 https://shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park
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** '''Community Wellbeing Strategy (CNV)''' https://www.cnv.org/City-Services/Planning-and-Policies/Community-Wellbeing


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===City of North Vancouver - Erika/Nadia===
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'''CNV Teams & Key Contacts'''
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
*Erika & Nadia had a meeting on October 26th with Brandon Green, Justin Hall, and Andrew Devlin


'''Esplanade Complete Street'''
'''Esplanade Complete Street'''
*Construction has started on 100 block East (goal is to be finished by summer 2022). They’ve come up with a plan to ensure cyclists have adequate space through construction; is it working? Report feedback/comments/concerns to ecs@cnv.org
*Work will begin between Lonsdale and St Georges in early October 2021 and travel west with all project works expected to be complete in Summer 2022.
*One travel lane in each direction will remain open at all times, along with a clear bicycle route in each direction.
*[[Media: ECS_ConstructionNoticeHUB.pdf‎‎|ECS_ConstructionNoticeHUB]]<Br>
*Information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs


'''Brooksbank Avenue'''
'''Lime e-Bike Share'''
*Thank you to everyone for sharing your feedback on the discussion board! A summary of feedback was sent to CNV staff.
*New bike lanes and bike boxes are in!
*Subscription/Pass models:
*[[Media: CNV_BrooksbankAvenue_ThankYou_092321.pdf‎‎|Sep-23: to CNV re Brooksbank Road Safety Improvements - thank you]]<Br>
**Currently offering Lime Prime ($7.99/month + tax, $0 unlocking fees) and Ride Passes (valid for 24 hours from purchase, unlimited rides up to 90 min)
**Looking into additional options with Lime
*Parking:
**Flexible posts being installed around groves to prevent vehicles from parking in them
**Not required to park in a grove, but it’s encouraged (looking into incentive options to encourage parking in a grove)
**Additional groves going in across the North Shore in the next few weeks
**To request grove locations, you can email bikeshare@cnv.org
*Helmets:
**Looking into putting helmets on the bikes and/or distributing at community events (would like HUB involvement on this)


'''Moody Avenue'''
'''Moody Avenue crosswalk at East 3rd'''
*Underground installation is complete; waiting on the delivery of poles to complete the full installation.
*Crews are working on a new signal at Moody Ave and 3rd street; construction started about a month ago.


'''Public consultation on new CNV strategies'''
'''Community Wellbeing Strategy'''
* Community Wellbeing Strategy public consultation closed: October 31, 2021: https://letstalk.cnv.org/community-wellbeing
*The City is developing a Community Wellbeing Strategy to plan for the services, resources, amenities, activities, and places that will help our community thrive. The Strategy will serve as a guide for how to make decisions about social infrastructure over the next 10 years.
*Share feedback by October 31, 2021: https://letstalk.cnv.org/community-wellbeing
* Please provide your feedback on the Climate & Environment Strategy by Nov 26: https://letstalk.cnv.org/environment
*Vision: ‘A City where everyone belongs’
*Goals: Building a city of short distances, Making room for community, Being an equitable city, Repositioning social investments
*Emerging strategies: Healthy design, Human essentials, Supporting people, Working together


'''Transportation Plan'''
'''St Andrews Safety Improvements'''
*Working on a draft of a new Transportation Plan for Council consideration (ETA: ~December); no endorsement yet.
*Construction on the sidewalks has begun; installation of street calming measures to happen in Fall 2021
*Staff will let HUB know when they are going to Council so we could speak if interested.
*Proposed design: https://letstalk.cnv.org/st-andrews-safety-improvements-project
**Uphill mobility lane, cyclists protected behind parked cars, sharing on the downhill
**Pavement marking and delineators; simple to adjust if needed post-evaluation
*Destination based wayfinding will not be included until the City develops a wayfinding strategy to ensure clarity and consistency.
'''Gardenworks Redevelopment'''
'''Gardenworks Redevelopment'''
*Site redevelopment has inadequate cycling infrastructure through the site
*Site redevelopment has inadequate cycling infrastructure through the site.
*Current design is for a 3.3m MUP, widening to 4m further West.
*The staff report shows a 3.35m MUP. This means the route cannot be a significant bike route because in this location it will be busy with walkers, strollers, dogs.
*TransLink identified this as a key stop location for the RapidBus given density in the area, limiting the opportunity for wider cycling infrastructure. CNV was able to secure additional space that allowed for the 3.3m MUP, but anything more wouldn’t have been successful.
*Not considered by CNV to be a major commuter route (rather, 1st street is).
*How do we make sure AAA infrastructure is baked into planning policy so that we don't get subpar infrastructure when new developments arise?


'''CNV/DNV Interfaces'''
'''Stay tuned: 2022'''
*Upper Levels Greenway: Will be engaging with key stakeholders (incl. HUB) and the community in the new year to develop a design that will connect a few key destinations/routes (e.g. 27th, District, Jones overpass, Casano-Loutet overpass).
*City has an upcoming project (design 2022, build 2023) to extend the Spirit Trail along the west side of Lynnmouth Park to 3rd Street where it would connect to Brooksbank Avenue. The intention is to provide a paved and lit path through this area.
*Carson Graham School Area Active Transportation Improvements: Will be engaging with key stakeholders (school, HUB, community etc.) to address infrastructure gaps at 23rd (incl. to Jones overpass). High demand location for vulnerable road users. Part of next year’s budget, pending Council approval.
*The City aspires to connect the existing segment of Spirit Trail to the west of Park & Tilford (running along 4th Street at Sunrise Park) with the upcoming segment through Lynnmouth Park, connecting with the Hunter St bridge. There are no short-term plans to complete this connection through, or around, Park & Tilford.

'''Next meeting with staff Oct 26'''


'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
*All items from last night's ITC meeting were for discussion/information purposes only (i.e., no major decisions).
* We had two development projects up for resolution at the Oct. 6 meeting.
*The first part focused on CNV's wellbeing strategy. Lots of good (and supportive) discussion around the '15-minute city' concept.
**The first is a new, 6-storey condo building that is planned for the north-east side of the corner of 17th and Lonsdale (replacing the Esso station). Given that this area is already a traffic hotspot, the project is expected to cause a negligible increase in trips. The building will be outfitted with several bike rooms with changing/shower facilities (according to city bylaw), and there will be 1 e-bike charger installed for every 4 bike parking spots. The big topic of discussion was whether the bike rooms would be large enough to accommodate cargo bikes and trailers. The ITC voted to support the project, but will recommend that the developer review bike parking to ensure that it can accommodate all types of bikes.
*We also got an update on the Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit project. A benefits assessment was conducted on two of the five potential options (for illustrative purposes only -- all five options are still viable). Next step would be to get Mayor's Council on board and a more comprehensive analysis from TransLink. Still unclear whether other municipalities would support the project proposal. Lots of good discussion about the horrendous traffic on the north shore and the need for a solution. Demand management options, such as mobility pricing, were also discussed as an alternative (though this would also need to be decided at the regional level).

**The second development project is another condo building proposed for 15th St W, in the small triangle between 16th St. W and Fell Ave. In addition to the same concerns about parking for large bikes, this project sparked a broader conversation on the overall safety and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians in this neighbourhood. The development is expected to generate about 90 additional trips during peak times in an area already operating above capacity (e.g., larson/fell intersection is already nutty). While the ITC voted to support the project, the resolution will note that the pedestrian and cycling facilities in the area need improvement. The ITC also recommended that council review ways that the developer can help fund infrastructure to make walking/cycling safer in the neighbourhood.
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=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
* Meeting last week, next one in Late November
* next meeting with Staff in late October
**Nov-8: Transportation workshop for Council:
*** Slow Streets investigation proposal
*** Upper LV Rd next steps

*'''Tatlow + W15th'''
*'''Tatlow + W15th'''
** Mostly completed - will ask for traffic measurement results
** Mostly completed - Asked for traffic measurement results - whole DNV report due in Jan 2022.
** Hiring a consultant to do the connection on Marine between Capilano Rd and Garden. Hope to build next spring.
** Working on design for the connection on Marine between Capilano Rd and Garden. Hope to build next spring.


*'''Arborlyn Connector'''
*'''Arborlyn Connector'''
** west side design is reviewed a and look good, east side underway
** Provided comments on draft designs for a MUP on west/north side of Mountain Hwy north of the overpass
** requested schedule update
*** Plan to build this fall
** Waiting for design on east/south side - build in spring 2022?


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**Reviewed design in May - painted bikelanes on both sides, much of the parking removed. Protection at start of each block
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*'''Capilano Rd/Highway Underpass MOTI project'''
*'''Capilano Rd/Highway Underpass MOTI project'''
** Ingrid to discuss with MoTI in Sept.
** budget request for a joint design with MoTI in 2022
** Investigating replace the barriers in Phillips tunnel with fence at south end (on DNV roadway) to make entry to Phillips Ave safer
** Investigating replace the barriers in Phillips tunnel with fence at south end (on DNV roadway) to make entry to Phillips Ave safer


*'''Other'''
*'''Other'''
** Wayfinding signage - need to get an update
** Wayfinding signage - Lower Lynn Ph 1/2/4 designs done, Ph3 (main/dollarton) - no date yet.
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*'''Rufus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank'''
** DNV connection to Casano/Loutet overpass
** DNV connection to Casano/Loutet overpass
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*'''Phibbs to Keith'''
*'''Phibbs to Keith'''
** Brought up issues with Orwell (poor lane condition). Phibbs will be done before Orwell will be addressed. At this point all that could be done at Orwell at this time would be brush cleaning. DNV was waiting for crushed road material (grindings) for pot holes. This work is now completed.
** Brought up issues with Orwell (poor lane condition). Phibbs will be done before Orwell will be addressed. At this point all that could be done at Orwell at this time would be brush cleaning. DNV was waiting for crushed road material (grindings) for pot holes. This work is now completed.
** Travel by bike or on foot from Keith Rd. bridge to east Seymour via Fern Street Bridge is no more as this bridge has been demolished. The contractor has been slow to open travel over the new overpass connecting with Mt. Seymour Parkway. They seem to have no problem with workers parking their vehicles in their "work zones" while ignoring cycle access.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
'''4 November meeting with DWV Engineering & Transportation staff'''
*'''Ciclovia'''
*Current (2021) program progress:
**At a meeting on 8 September, it was decided not to proceed with the previously planned event for 26 September but instead begin to work toward a similar but more ambitious car-free day event in June of 2022.
**Welch St Bridge, eastern approach crossing progress
**It was suggested that for this larger event, there would be road closures in Ambleside on Marine Drive and on the 1400 block of Clyde Avenue and the possibility of a bike valet service was mentioned.
**Bellevue Slow Street
*'''Bike lanes on Westmount Road'''
**Westmount Rd/31st bike lanes
**Paul submitted our comments on the engineer drawings to the District staff, calling for consistent buffered uphill bike lanes on the whole route.
**Marine Drive/Ambleside capital grant allocation
*'''Welch Street Bridge''' (http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/e/e5/Welch_Street_Bridge_-_me_on_new_path_2021-10-04_IMG_3560.JPG) (http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=File:Welch_Street_Bridge_-_looking_west_from_crosswalk_2021-10-04_IMG_3560.JPG)
**NXSTPP, 2021 survey timetable
**The new widened path is now open to cyclists and pedestrians but more work is needed at the east end before completion.
*Near/Medium term program
*'''Cypress Village''' (http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/a/a3/Cypress_Village_map_of_all_facilities.jpg)
**Marine-to Main (M2M) bikeway
**Paul and Peter submitted personal comments by 4 October on survey No. 2 which included a bike network map.
***Marine Drive, LG bridgehead to DWV/DNV municipal boundary
**A HUB letter will be sent to the DWV with HUB-North Shore comments.
***Marine Drive, 25th to 31st
*'''Proposed 660 Clyde Avenue development''' (https://www.660clyde.com/)
***Park Royal/Ambleside sports fields bypass to Spirit Trail
**A significant feature of the plans is a separated bike lane along the north side of Marine Drive from the westbound bridge over the Capilano River to Taylor Way and around the corner -
**Slow Street program expansion
** A public hearing is scheduled for 19 October and comments will be received by the developer up to 12 October.
***Bellevue deviations
*'''Proposed 671 Clyde Avenue development''' (http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/0/05/671_Clyde_Avenue.jpg)
***Ambleside/Dundarave circuits
**199 micro units with 0.25 parking stalls per unit and 199 bike stalls and charging facility for e-bikes.
***Ciclovia/car free day (June 2022)
**Preliminary Development Proposal passed at 4 October council meeting.
*Longer-term program
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**Capilano Pacific Trail
***Trail stability study findings
***3rd St link improvement and wayfinding
***Klee Wyck link study
**Upper-Level Trails
***Highway 1 – Hugo Ray Connector to Cypress Bowl Rd
***MoTI improvements for cycling on Hwy 1 and Cypress Bowl Rd
***Cypress Village Access
**Taylor Way Bikepaths/MUPs
***Mathers to Westcot
***Marine Drive to Clyde Ave (or Duchess or Keith)
***Adjoining Inglewood Care Home Development (with Burley Dr)
***Marine Drive to Welch St
***Marine Dr to Park Royal access roads


=== MOTI - Don/Jonathan===
=== MOTI - Don/Jonathan===
*'''Lower Lynn Interchanges''' - Monthly meeting -
*'''Lower Lynn Interchanges''' - Monthly meeting -
** ''Mountain Hwy Interchange''
** ''Mountain Hwy Interchange''
*** 4m MUP along the north side westbound Mtn Hwy offramp will have 10 "refuges", so the hill will be a series of 10m 15% pitches with 2m flats (refuge). Should open in mid-Sep.
*** Have asked for protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI looking into it.
*** Have asked for protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI looking into it.
** ''Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange''
** ''Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange''
*** Bike Infrastructure completed - DNV to install wayfinding
*** Bike Infrastructure completed - Reviewed DNV wayfinding signage, sent comments
** ''Main-Dollarton interchange''
** ''Main-Dollarton interchange''
*** onramp to IWMB west sidewalk closed until Nov (detour via east sidewalk)
*** onramp to IWMB west sidewalk closed until Nov (detour via east sidewalk)
*** new 4m MUP on south side of main-dollarton open but unfinished
*** new 4m MUP on south side of main-dollarton open but unfinished
*** new access ramps to existing tunnel on north side underway, complete in late Nov
**** New wider(was 2m, new 4m) island at East intersection is done
*** new access ramps to existing tunnel on north side will be rebuild from Mid-Oct to late Nov
** ''Phibbs exchange upgrade''
** ''Phibbs exchange upgrade''
*** Meeting in November to review design and detours during construction
*** Construction could start in spring 2022 at earliest
*** moving bus stops to Oxford & Main Street for duration of construction


* '''Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay'''
* '''Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay'''
** Still waiting for draft report - by end of year
** Still waiting for draft report - by end of year?


* '''BC Economic Recovery funding''' -
* '''BC Economic Recovery funding''' -
** have asked to see and share final designs, next year maybe?
** HUB provided feedback to design team (Parsons) on near final design of Lynn Valley Rd underpass and Capilano Rd interchange
** have asked to see and share final designs


* '''Cycling Gaps project'''
* '''Cycling Gaps project'''
** Sent out draft of comments on MoTI's Gap's list.
** Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list.
** Next paste will be prioritization, no dates yet.
** need to submit comments by Oct 8th.


* '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues
* '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues
** Meeting with MoTI's Operations Mgr Oct 14th
** Meet with MoTI's Operations Mgr Oct 14th
** Phillips ave Tunnel barriers - looking to make changes, but best option will require DNV and local resident buy in.
** Cypress bowl road safety improvements
** Will consider Repairs to Paths between Cap bridg , North interchange and Phillips tunnel in 2022
** Phillips ave Tunnel barriers - with DNV
** Cypress Bowl Road - MoTI are gathering information. We and others have suggested reallocation of 1 uphill lane during non-ski season.
** Repairs to Paths between Cap bridg , North interchange and Phillips tunnel
** Cypress Bowl Road
** HSB & Exit 0
** HSB & Exit 0
** Others?
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***Lynn Creek TC
**405 – 485 Marie Place, Lynn Creek
****Interesting redevelopment at Marie Place (off Crown St east of Mtn Hwy) in the Lynn Creek town Centre. DNV council allowed it to go to first reading at March 29 /2021 council meeting. Eleven single family homes to be replaced by two 6 storey apartments. Unique to the plan is to provide bicycle parking facilities on each floor of both buildings. The same developer owns a large property to the west bordering Mountain Hwy which includes the Dykoff Nursery lands for which they are hoping to get council approval. Mayor Little commented that these projects need wider support from the community for council to consider them. Those who spoke in favour tended to have a business relationship. HUB NS is aware that without large scale redevelopment Lynn Creek will not see better cycling infrastructure. A HUB member presence might make a difference. The concept of locating bike rooms in upper floors is gaining traction.
***Interesting redevelopment at Marie Place (off Crown St east of Mtn Hwy) in the Lynn Creek town Centre. DNV council allowed it to go to first reading at March 29 /2021 council meeting. Eleven single family homes to be replaced by two 6 storey apartments. Unique to the plan is to provide bicycle parking facilities on each floor of both buildings. The same developer owns a large property to the west bordering Mountain Hwy which includes the Dykoff Nursery lands for which they are hoping to get council approval. Mayor Little commented that these projects need wider support from the community for council to consider them. Those who spoke in favour tended to have a business relationship. HUB NS is aware that without large scale redevelopment Lynn Creek will not see better cycling infrastructure. A HUB member presence might make a difference. The concept of locating bike rooms in upper floors is gaining traction.
***DNV have now scheduled a public hearing Tuesday November 9th 7pm for both Fairborn proposals - Marie Place and Crown & Mountain redevelopments. The latter is much larger as described in the October 27 NSN article starting page A25.
***252 bicycle spaces (exceeding the policy by providing 2 spaces per unit)
***Bicycle storage provided on each floor for resident convenience and safety
***Bicycle maintenance room for residents
***18 visitor bicycle spaces (located adjacent to the entrance)
***Electrical charging will be available in all bicycle storages, as well as level 2 charging for all residential parking spaces.
***There will be new bike lane at the frontage of the site along Crown St which will connect to Mountain Hwy and the district’s cycling network.
DNV Staff agrees that “the bicycle parking proposed, along with the proximity to transit service, will help to support alternate transportation options for residents and visitors to the project.”


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===Translink - Antje===
===Translink - Antje===
* Secure bike parking at Lonsdale Quay
* Secure bike parking at Lonsdale Quay

Latest revision as of 01:26, 5 November 2021

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General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions
  • NXTSPP = North Shore Connects
    • Chief focus is on transit, much less on cycling
      • Report on Benefits, perhaps as 1st step to get funding & approval from Metro Van, TransLink, Prov & Feds
    • Priorities:
      • Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit (Ambleside - Central Lonsdale - 2nd Narrows then to either Metrotown or Downtown)
      • Lower Level Road (Squamish Nation & West Van)
      • Upper Levels Corridor Study (MoTI)

Annual Elections


Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!


Goals & Objectives

  • 2021 Goals Setting
  • Review of progress in 2021 & brainstorm ideas for 2022
    • Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
      • Get council's to approve prioritized, multi-year Active Transportation infrastructure plans
      • Ensure new infrastructure designs are AAA early in the design stage so it can be improved if necessary.
    • Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.


City of North Vancouver - Erika/Nadia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
  • Erika & Nadia had a meeting on October 26th with Brandon Green, Justin Hall, and Andrew Devlin

Esplanade Complete Street

  • Construction has started on 100 block East (goal is to be finished by summer 2022). They’ve come up with a plan to ensure cyclists have adequate space through construction; is it working? Report feedback/comments/concerns to ecs@cnv.org

Lime e-Bike Share

  • Thank you to everyone for sharing your feedback on the discussion board! A summary of feedback was sent to CNV staff.
  • Subscription/Pass models:
    • Currently offering Lime Prime ($7.99/month + tax, $0 unlocking fees) and Ride Passes (valid for 24 hours from purchase, unlimited rides up to 90 min)
    • Looking into additional options with Lime
  • Parking:
    • Flexible posts being installed around groves to prevent vehicles from parking in them
    • Not required to park in a grove, but it’s encouraged (looking into incentive options to encourage parking in a grove)
    • Additional groves going in across the North Shore in the next few weeks
    • To request grove locations, you can email bikeshare@cnv.org
  • Helmets:
    • Looking into putting helmets on the bikes and/or distributing at community events (would like HUB involvement on this)

Moody Avenue crosswalk at East 3rd

  • Underground installation is complete; waiting on the delivery of poles to complete the full installation.

Public consultation on new CNV strategies

Transportation Plan

  • Working on a draft of a new Transportation Plan for Council consideration (ETA: ~December); no endorsement yet.
  • Staff will let HUB know when they are going to Council so we could speak if interested.

Gardenworks Redevelopment

  • Site redevelopment has inadequate cycling infrastructure through the site.
  • Current design is for a 3.3m MUP, widening to 4m further West.
  • TransLink identified this as a key stop location for the RapidBus given density in the area, limiting the opportunity for wider cycling infrastructure. CNV was able to secure additional space that allowed for the 3.3m MUP, but anything more wouldn’t have been successful.
  • Not considered by CNV to be a major commuter route (rather, 1st street is).
  • How do we make sure AAA infrastructure is baked into planning policy so that we don't get subpar infrastructure when new developments arise?

Stay tuned: 2022

  • Upper Levels Greenway: Will be engaging with key stakeholders (incl. HUB) and the community in the new year to develop a design that will connect a few key destinations/routes (e.g. 27th, District, Jones overpass, Casano-Loutet overpass).
  • Carson Graham School Area Active Transportation Improvements: Will be engaging with key stakeholders (school, HUB, community etc.) to address infrastructure gaps at 23rd (incl. to Jones overpass). High demand location for vulnerable road users. Part of next year’s budget, pending Council approval.

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • All items from last night's ITC meeting were for discussion/information purposes only (i.e., no major decisions).
  • The first part focused on CNV's wellbeing strategy. Lots of good (and supportive) discussion around the '15-minute city' concept.
  • We also got an update on the Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit project. A benefits assessment was conducted on two of the five potential options (for illustrative purposes only -- all five options are still viable). Next step would be to get Mayor's Council on board and a more comprehensive analysis from TransLink. Still unclear whether other municipalities would support the project proposal. Lots of good discussion about the horrendous traffic on the north shore and the need for a solution. Demand management options, such as mobility pricing, were also discussed as an alternative (though this would also need to be decided at the regional level).



District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don

  • Meeting last week, next one in Late November
    • Nov-8: Transportation workshop for Council:
      • Slow Streets investigation proposal
      • Upper LV Rd next steps
  • Tatlow + W15th
    • Mostly completed - Asked for traffic measurement results - whole DNV report due in Jan 2022.
    • Working on design for the connection on Marine between Capilano Rd and Garden. Hope to build next spring.
  • Arborlyn Connector
    • west side design is reviewed a and look good, east side underway
    • requested schedule update


  • Capilano Rd/Highway Underpass MOTI project
    • budget request for a joint design with MoTI in 2022
    • Investigating replace the barriers in Phillips tunnel with fence at south end (on DNV roadway) to make entry to Phillips Ave safer
  • Other
    • Wayfinding signage - Lower Lynn Ph 1/2/4 designs done, Ph3 (main/dollarton) - no date yet.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

4 November meeting with DWV Engineering & Transportation staff

  • Current (2021) program progress:
    • Welch St Bridge, eastern approach crossing progress
    • Bellevue Slow Street
    • Westmount Rd/31st bike lanes
    • Marine Drive/Ambleside capital grant allocation
    • NXSTPP, 2021 survey timetable
  • Near/Medium term program
    • Marine-to Main (M2M) bikeway
      • Marine Drive, LG bridgehead to DWV/DNV municipal boundary
      • Marine Drive, 25th to 31st
      • Park Royal/Ambleside sports fields bypass to Spirit Trail
    • Slow Street program expansion
      • Bellevue deviations
      • Ambleside/Dundarave circuits
      • Ciclovia/car free day (June 2022)
  • Longer-term program
    • Capilano Pacific Trail
      • Trail stability study findings
      • 3rd St link improvement and wayfinding
      • Klee Wyck link study
    • Upper-Level Trails
      • Highway 1 – Hugo Ray Connector to Cypress Bowl Rd
      • MoTI improvements for cycling on Hwy 1 and Cypress Bowl Rd
      • Cypress Village Access
    • Taylor Way Bikepaths/MUPs
      • Mathers to Westcot
      • Marine Drive to Clyde Ave (or Duchess or Keith)
      • Adjoining Inglewood Care Home Development (with Burley Dr)
      • Marine Drive to Welch St
      • Marine Dr to Park Royal access roads

MOTI - Don/Jonathan

  • Lower Lynn Interchanges - Monthly meeting -
    • Mountain Hwy Interchange
      • Have asked for protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI looking into it.
    • Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange
      • Bike Infrastructure completed - Reviewed DNV wayfinding signage, sent comments
    • Main-Dollarton interchange
      • onramp to IWMB west sidewalk closed until Nov (detour via east sidewalk)
      • new 4m MUP on south side of main-dollarton open but unfinished
      • new access ramps to existing tunnel on north side underway, complete in late Nov
    • Phibbs exchange upgrade
      • Meeting in November to review design and detours during construction
  • Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
    • Still waiting for draft report - by end of year?
  • BC Economic Recovery funding -
    • have asked to see and share final designs, next year maybe?
  • Cycling Gaps project
    • Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list.
    • Next paste will be prioritization, no dates yet.
  • Small projects - maintenance issues
    • Meet with MoTI's Operations Mgr Oct 14th
    • Phillips ave Tunnel barriers - looking to make changes, but best option will require DNV and local resident buy in.
    • Will consider Repairs to Paths between Cap bridg , North interchange and Phillips tunnel in 2022
    • Cypress Bowl Road - MoTI are gathering information. We and others have suggested reallocation of 1 uphill lane during non-ski season.
    • HSB & Exit 0


Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul

Planning

  • Communications = Paul, Antje, Giacomo, Heather
    • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • We are coordinating our approach to communications on groups.io, Facebook and Twitter
    • Facebook and Twitter have increased in terms of numbers of followers and numbers of original posts
    • Number of posts on FB up %169 | 200% increase in comments shares and likes.
    • Number of posts on Twitter up 104% followers up 30 for total of 1311
  • Targets:
    • double Facebook followers by Dec 2021 and add +300 to Twitter
    • Commitment to send out 2 google group emails per week
    • New North Van Rides episodes on Youtube - subscribe to Heather Drugge
  • Call for comms topix
  • Still looking for help with photos / videos


Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter

  • Currently active:
    • 405 – 485 Marie Place, Lynn Creek
      • Interesting redevelopment at Marie Place (off Crown St east of Mtn Hwy) in the Lynn Creek town Centre. DNV council allowed it to go to first reading at March 29 /2021 council meeting. Eleven single family homes to be replaced by two 6 storey apartments. Unique to the plan is to provide bicycle parking facilities on each floor of both buildings. The same developer owns a large property to the west bordering Mountain Hwy which includes the Dykoff Nursery lands for which they are hoping to get council approval. Mayor Little commented that these projects need wider support from the community for council to consider them. Those who spoke in favour tended to have a business relationship. HUB NS is aware that without large scale redevelopment Lynn Creek will not see better cycling infrastructure. A HUB member presence might make a difference. The concept of locating bike rooms in upper floors is gaining traction.
      • DNV have now scheduled a public hearing Tuesday November 9th 7pm for both Fairborn proposals - Marie Place and Crown & Mountain redevelopments. The latter is much larger as described in the October 27 NSN article starting page A25.
      • 252 bicycle spaces (exceeding the policy by providing 2 spaces per unit)
      • Bicycle storage provided on each floor for resident convenience and safety
      • Bicycle maintenance room for residents
      • 18 visitor bicycle spaces (located adjacent to the entrance)
      • Electrical charging will be available in all bicycle storages, as well as level 2 charging for all residential parking spaces.
      • There will be new bike lane at the frontage of the site along Crown St which will connect to Mountain Hwy and the district’s cycling network.

DNV Staff agrees that “the bicycle parking proposed, along with the proximity to transit service, will help to support alternate transportation options for residents and visitors to the project.”



Translink - Antje

  • Secure bike parking at Lonsdale Quay

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