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* Introductions |
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* HUB HQ want a list of 2021 completed projects |
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* North Shore MLAs |
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** Jan-28: Meeting with Bowinn Ma & Erin O'Melinn (HUB Exec Director) |
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*** Slow streets signage and enforcement |
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*** Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act. |
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** set up meeting with MLAs - Don |
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* Schedule Meetings with North Shore MLAs |
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**Topics to cover |
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*** Overview of HUB and North Shore Committee's Goals & Activities |
*** Overview of HUB and North Shore Committee's Goals & Activities |
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*** Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act. |
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*** Incentives for e-Bikes |
*** Incentives for e-Bikes |
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*** Current NS MoTI projects |
*** Current NS MoTI projects |
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===Public Input/Consultations=== |
===Public Input/Consultations=== |
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* ''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!!'' |
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** Take the CNV's Mobility Strategy survey! Closes Feb 11 4pm. https://letstalk.cnv.org/mobility/survey_tools/help-shape-the-draft-mobility-strategy |
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*** Email to NS HUB members |
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===Events === |
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* Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle |
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* '''Go By Bike Week''' - Sep 21 to Oct 1 |
* '''Go By Bike Week''' - Sep 21 to Oct 1 |
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**Tuesday 29th 4-6pm - 1st and Welch St (CNV) |
**Tuesday 29th 4-6pm - 1st and Welch St (CNV) |
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'''Esplanade Complete Street''' |
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*Construction is currently underway between |
*Construction is currently underway between Mahon and St Georges. |
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*Bike lanes are maintained in both directions through the work area. |
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**Between Lonsdale & St Georges: |
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*Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs |
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*** Bike lanes are maintained in both directions through the work area |
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*Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org |
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**Between Mahon & Chesterfield: |
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*** Bike lanes will be maintained eastbound through the work area |
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***Cyclists travelling westbound will be directed to merge with traffic for a half block between Chesterfield and Semisch. An optional detour is available by travelling north on Chesterfield to 1st Street. |
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*Information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs |
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**Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org |
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'''Moody Avenue & 3rd''' |
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*Up and running! |
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*Since the lanes initially went in, the City installed a no right turn on red sign and changed the signal phasing to have an advanced walk for pedestrians |
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'''Moody Avenue''' |
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*Poles & lights are in, but still covered. |
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'''Community Wellbeing Strategy''' |
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*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. |
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* Public feedback results will be shared in early 2022. |
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* Project timeline: https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/4bccf98cf34dd36cfacb1618684e29182a1b4415/original/1632256590/35d66e477789839e981e3ba9b63d349e_Process_Graphic_9_21_72dpi.jpg?1632256590 |
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'''St Andrews Safety Improvements''' |
'''St Andrews Safety Improvements''' |
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*The following are now complete: |
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**New sidewalks on the east side |
**New sidewalks on the east side |
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**Bumpout & yellow delineators (at 9th) |
**Bumpout & yellow delineators (at 9th) |
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**Raised crosswalks (at 8th and 9th) |
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*Due to a national road paint shortage, the road has not yet been repainted to narrow the travel lane and provide an uphill parking protected bike lane. |
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* https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx |
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*Once complete, counts will follow to measure changes to volume and speed. |
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*Signage: |
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**Signage typical on CNV bike routes will be added, confirming users are on the route. |
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**Destination based bicycle wayfinding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy. |
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*https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx |
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'''CNV Mobility Strategy''' |
'''CNV Mobility Strategy''' |
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*Met with CNV staff on Feb 2 to provide HUB North Shore’s feedback: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lp3rMTwRwLgSE7rpXIEt0zNLRp8SGWsSFaDQpHIWB_0/edit?usp=sharing |
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*Staff recently presented the Draft Mobility Strategy to Council |
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* Take the survey! It closes Feb 11 @ 4pm (1 week extension) - https://letstalk.cnv.org/mobility |
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* “When finished, it will be the playbook that guides decisions about how we plan, design, operate, maintain and invest in our transportation system today and over the next decade, in order to best respond to current and emerging needs, issues and opportunities.” |
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*Coordinated with HUB HQ to send an email out to all HUB members/stakeholders with our suggestions [[media:ACTION_ALERT_City_of_North_Vancouver_mobility_survey.pdf|HUB Action Alert]] |
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* Located here (in the Dec 13 Agenda Pack, starting on pg.123): link |
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* Hub to provide our feedback in early 2022. |
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'''Community Wellbeing Strategy''' |
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'''Waterfront Transportation Network Survey''' |
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*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. |
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*Survey closed on December 10th |
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* Public feedback results will be shared in early 2022. |
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*Targeted towards people who live, work or visit the City’s waterfront |
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* Project timeline: https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/4bccf98cf34dd36cfacb1618684e29182a1b4415/original/1632256590/35d66e477789839e981e3ba9b63d349e_Process_Graphic_9_21_72dpi.jpg?1632256590 |
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* Some comments regarding cycling: more bike parking, better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings), separation of walking & cycling, slower car speeds,car free areas (e.g. in front of the art gallery at Lonsdale/Carrie Cates |
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'''At next CNV staff meeting, plan to follow up on:''' |
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*Upper Levels Greenway |
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*Carson Graham School Area Active Transportation Improvements |
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*Forbes & 3rd |
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*Bike storage designs |
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'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan''' |
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan''' |
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*New term cycle of ITC with a few new members. Meeting was mostly orientation and an overview of how the City development process works. |
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*Note that the Upper Levels Greenway proposal is out for public comment: https://letstalk.cnv.org/upper-levels-greenway |
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=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don === |
=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don === |
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*Next Meeting with staff: Feb-24 |
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**Marine Dr cycling link (south): DWV border – McGuire |
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**Nov-8: Transportation workshop for Council: |
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**Mtn Hwy - Arborlynn connector |
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*** Slow Streets investigation proposal |
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**Arborlynn corridor safety study |
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*** Upper LV Rd next steps - deferred toJan-31 workshop |
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**Spirit Trail planning |
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**Wayfinding priorities |
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**Slow Streets |
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*'''Transportation Workshop''' - Jan-31 |
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** over 60 people attended the workshop |
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** Upper Lynn Rd |
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*** Biggest concern is public consultation |
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*** Also some discussion of Priorities, RoI on this route vs other options. |
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*** 30% of 1.4M$ cost is for Cycling, rest for lights, sidewalks & bus stops. |
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*** Not many objections to Phase 1, Phase 2 is more challenging, several options need to be explored. |
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** E 29th |
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*** 3 on Council want to re-instate parking on south side - "compromise" |
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*** Average 50 users per day in fall 2021 |
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*** Proposed to remove pylons due to safety issues |
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*** Other 4 councillors focus on safety, long term goal and that numbers will increase as the network grows. |
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*** Some residents want parking on one side, move bi-directional bike lane to north side. |
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* 2022 Construction plans (to be confirmed): |
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**Hunter Street Bridge |
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**Marine Drive connection? |
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**Paisley Rd route |
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**Arborlynn connector |
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**Welch St |
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* '''2021 Completed''': |
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**W 15th |
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**Lower Lynn Wayfinding |
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**Permanent Traffic counters (LV RD & Welch St Park) |
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** Mostly completed - Asked for traffic measurement results - whole DNV report due in Jan 2022. |
** Mostly completed - Asked for traffic measurement results - whole DNV report due in Jan 2022. |
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** requested schedule update |
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*'''Lynn Valley Rd - Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road''' |
*'''Lynn Valley Rd - Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road''' |
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**Reviewed design in May - painted bikelanes on both sides, much of the parking removed. Protection at start of each block |
**Reviewed design in May - painted bikelanes on both sides, much of the parking removed. Protection at start of each block |
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** Construction to start this year? |
** Construction to start this year? |
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** CNV will connect to E 3rd (near MEC) in future. |
** CNV will connect to E 3rd (near MEC) in future. |
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*'''Capilano Rd/Highway Underpass MOTI project''' |
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** Wayfinding signage - Lower Lynn Ph 1/2/4 designs done, Ph3 (main/dollarton) - underway. |
** Wayfinding signage - Lower Lynn Ph 1/2/4 designs done, Ph3 (main/dollarton) - underway. |
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike=== |
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike=== |
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*'''24 November meeting with Jim Bailey, Director of Planning and Development Services''' |
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'''2022/23 budget proposals for ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ''' |
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*'''Cyprus Village Phase 2 engagement''' |
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*https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/0/02/2022_DWV_Active_Transport_Proposals.pdf |
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*Bike Rack Installation - District-Wide focussing on parks. |
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*Marine Drive Bike Lanes - East of LGB planned to be completed this year. |
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*Marine Drive Separated Bike Lanes - 26th to 31st. |
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*31st to Westmount Road Active Transportation Upgrades will include some separated uphill bike lanes and sharrows on the downhill lanes. |
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*Mathers Avenue Extension of cycling path from the Hugo Ray Connector along local streets (3rd Street and Mathers Avenue as far as 575 Mathers Avenue). |
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*Cycling Wayfinding - Hugo Ray to Deep Dene, Capilano Pacific Trail. |
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*Mobility Initiatives - 30 km/h Pilot, Shared/Slow Streets, Traffic Calming Policy, School Safety Upgrades. |
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*Traffic Signals & Intersection Improvements - Marine at 31st involving upgrades to the intersection, including signalization of the north and south approaches (currently stop-sign controlled). |
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*North Shore Connects - Temporary Full Time FTE to support participation in this and other regional initiatives. |
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'''21 January meeting with Jenn Moller, Director of Engineering and Transportation''' |
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*Just one 30 km/hr speed restriction zone - signage only as not enough funds for engineering features - will not be a pilot. |
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*Slow Streets - depending on funding, will look at what can be done on Bellevue and Ambleside/Dundarave loops. |
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*Mobility Plan (formerly an update to the strategic transportation plan) - Kirk and Co. will be doing public engagement this spring - the plan will not be completed this year. |
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*Ambleside Local Area Plan - initial step will be driven by a citizen-led initiative that could go on into 2023. |
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*We should meet with Sue Ketler, Director of Parks, Culture & Community Services re: the Spirit Trail bypass and Horseshoe Bay Park renovation to get separated bike lanes on Bay Street. |
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*Lime e-bike share will be launched in DWV this spring with no helmet mandate. |
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'''New path on Welch Street Bridge''' |
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*'''E-bike incentive program''' |
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*The official opening will probably be in the spring and could include the unveiling of some Squamish Nation public art. |
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**passed unanimously at 6 December meeting |
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***Council directed staff to report back to Council in the first quarter of 2022, regarding the launching of a District of West Vancouver e-bike financial incentive pilot program; and |
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***Staff was directed to explore a North Shore wide program with staff at the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver. |
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'''Cilcovia Family Day Event''' |
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*It is tentatively planned for June or September of this year. |
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*HUB North /Shore will not play a major role in the overall organization of the event but has offered to organize the following four proposed components of the event: |
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**set up and operate a tent and table to distribute HUB information; |
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**coordinate with the North Shore Safety Council to arrange for a bike rodeo; |
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**coordinate with DWV Police Dept to see if they will offer 529 Garage registrations; and |
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**will lead one or more group bike rides around a predetermined bike loop through Ambleside and Dundarave. |
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*'''Lower Lynn Interchanges''' |
*'''Lower Lynn Interchanges''' |
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** ''Mountain Hwy Interchange'' |
** ''Mountain Hwy Interchange'' |
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*** Protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI will add |
*** Protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI will add spring 2022. |
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** ''Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange'' |
** ''Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange'' |
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*** DNV wayfinding signage should going up??? |
*** DNV Ph2/4 wayfinding signage should going up??? |
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** ''Main-Dollarton interchange'' |
** ''Main-Dollarton interchange'' |
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*** New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side |
*** New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side, completed but path ends with fence at Phibbs |
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*** Sent comments to DNV on wayfinding signage. |
*** Sent comments to DNV on Ph3 wayfinding signage. |
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** ''Phibbs exchange upgrade'' |
** ''Phibbs exchange upgrade'' |
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*** Requested changes to bikelanes on Orwell and wider cross-walks+cross-rides |
*** Requested changes to bikelanes on Orwell and wider cross-walks+cross-rides |
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* '''Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay''' |
* '''Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay''' |
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** Still waiting for draft report - |
** Still waiting for draft report - seems that DNV got a copy. |
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* '''Lynn valley & Cap road Interchange Cycling improvement designs''' - |
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* '''BC Economic Recovery funding''' - |
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** have asked to see and share final designs, next year maybe? |
** have asked to see and share final designs, next year maybe? |
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* '''Cycling Gaps project''' |
* '''Cycling Gaps project''' |
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** Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list. |
** Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list. |
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** Next |
** Next phase will be prioritization, no dates yet. |
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* '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues |
* '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues |
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===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul=== |
===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul=== |
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'''Planning''' |
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*Communications = Paul, Antje, Giacomo, Heather |
*Communications = Paul, Antje, Giacomo, Heather |
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** Send Antje photos of new or existing good infrastructure on the North Shore or tag @hubnorthshore on Twitter |
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** ''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.'' |
** ''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.'' |
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*We are coordinating our approach to communications on groups.io, Facebook and Twitter |
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*Call for comms topix |
*Call for comms topix |
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*Still looking for help with photos / videos |
*Still looking for help with photos / videos |
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===Schools - |
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*Several folks have expressed interest in working on Bike Educations and encouraging kids to ride to school |
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*Presented at the North Shore Safety Council meeting Dec-4 about HUB's School Education programs that are available. |
*Presented at the North Shore Safety Council meeting Dec-4 about HUB's School Education programs that are available. |
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* Met on January 29 with Natalie Corbo at City of North Vancouver to understand how HUB ride programs were funded at schools in the City. |
* Met on January 29 with Natalie Corbo at City of North Vancouver to understand how HUB ride programs were funded at schools in the City. |
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*The May HUB newsletter indicated their Learn 2 Ride course |
*The May HUB newsletter indicated their Learn 2 Ride course |
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===Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter=== |
===Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter=== |
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*Currently active: |
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**Anthem Seymour Estates - Lytton Ave (opposite Ron Andrews Recreation Centre ) scheduled for public hearing September 14. This will be the first reading. To participate, send email to James Gordon, Manager of administrative services, gordonja@dnv.org |
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*Seymour Estates redevelopment proposal received DNV Council approval to proceed to a public hearing. |
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**The public hearing was conducted virtually due to Covid but because of technical glitches was aborted halfway and is now postponed to 15 December. |
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**Redevelopment applications are in the pipeline for Oxford Street. Expect some of these to be approved in the new year as they will be market rentals and below markets apartments. Being close to Phibbs, they will minimize parking requirements. A proposed redevelopment at 1515-1555 Oxford St with 134 units on six storeys with 114 underground parking spaces and 216 spaces for bicycle spaces for residents and visitors. Ebike charging was mentioned at the council presentation. The project got a good reception. |
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**Oxford Street will have bike paths both sides connecting with paths on Mountain Hwy. |
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===BC Ferries - Peter S=== |
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* 24 March 2020 - Horseshoe Bay Terminal Development Plan Engagement Summary Report |
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===Translink - Antje=== |
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* Secure bike parking at Lonsdale Quay |
* Secure bike parking at Lonsdale Quay |
Latest revision as of 01:39, 4 February 2022
HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings will be held online using Zoom, on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.
Online conference call at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85326713256?pwd=UUNtTGx4NVBSL2FXcFVXY1dVS1pNZz09
By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 853 2671 3256, Passcode: 406068
One tap mobile: +17789072071,,85326713256#,,,,*406068#
General
- Agenda additions
- Introductions
- HUB HQ want a list of 2021 completed projects
- North Shore MLAs
- Jan-28: Meeting with Bowinn Ma & Erin O'Melinn (HUB Exec Director)
- Slow streets signage and enforcement
- Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act.
- set up meeting with MLAs - Don
- Jan-28: Meeting with Bowinn Ma & Erin O'Melinn (HUB Exec Director)
Public Input/Consultations
- Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
- Take the CNV's Mobility Strategy survey! Closes Feb 11 4pm. https://letstalk.cnv.org/mobility/survey_tools/help-shape-the-draft-mobility-strategy
Goals & Objectives
- 2021 Goals Setting
- Review of progress in 2021 & brainstorm ideas for 2022
- Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
- Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
- Recruit more committee members
- Groups.io survey
- Friends & family
- Email to NS HUB members
Events
- Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle
City of North Vancouver - Nadia
CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings
- HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
- Next meeting with staff: TBD
Esplanade Complete Street
- Construction is currently underway between Mahon and St Georges.
- Bike lanes are maintained in both directions through the work area.
- Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs
- Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org
Moody Avenue & 3rd
- Up and running!
St Andrews Safety Improvements
- The following are now complete:
- New sidewalks on the east side
- Bumpout & yellow delineators (at 9th)
- Raised crosswalks (at 8th and 9th)
- Due to a national road paint shortage, the road has not yet been repainted to narrow the travel lane and provide an uphill parking protected bike lane.
- Once complete, counts will follow to measure changes to volume and speed.
- Signage:
- Signage typical on CNV bike routes will be added, confirming users are on the route.
- Destination based bicycle wayfinding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy.
- https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx
CNV Mobility Strategy
- Met with CNV staff on Feb 2 to provide HUB North Shore’s feedback: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lp3rMTwRwLgSE7rpXIEt0zNLRp8SGWsSFaDQpHIWB_0/edit?usp=sharing
- Take the survey! It closes Feb 11 @ 4pm (1 week extension) - https://letstalk.cnv.org/mobility
- Coordinated with HUB HQ to send an email out to all HUB members/stakeholders with our suggestions HUB Action Alert
Community Wellbeing Strategy
- 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.
- Public feedback results will be shared in early 2022.
- Project timeline: https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/4bccf98cf34dd36cfacb1618684e29182a1b4415/original/1632256590/35d66e477789839e981e3ba9b63d349e_Process_Graphic_9_21_72dpi.jpg?1632256590
At next CNV staff meeting, plan to follow up on:
- Upper Levels Greenway
- Carson Graham School Area Active Transportation Improvements
- Forbes & 3rd
- Bike storage designs
ITC - Dana & Jonathan
- New term cycle of ITC with a few new members. Meeting was mostly orientation and an overview of how the City development process works.
- Note that the Upper Levels Greenway proposal is out for public comment: https://letstalk.cnv.org/upper-levels-greenway
District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don
- Next Meeting with staff: Feb-24
- Marine Dr cycling link (south): DWV border – McGuire
- Mtn Hwy - Arborlynn connector
- Arborlynn corridor safety study
- Spirit Trail planning
- Wayfinding priorities
- Slow Streets
- Transportation Workshop - Jan-31
- over 60 people attended the workshop
- Upper Lynn Rd
- Biggest concern is public consultation
- Also some discussion of Priorities, RoI on this route vs other options.
- 30% of 1.4M$ cost is for Cycling, rest for lights, sidewalks & bus stops.
- Not many objections to Phase 1, Phase 2 is more challenging, several options need to be explored.
- E 29th
- 3 on Council want to re-instate parking on south side - "compromise"
- Average 50 users per day in fall 2021
- Proposed to remove pylons due to safety issues
- Other 4 councillors focus on safety, long term goal and that numbers will increase as the network grows.
- Some residents want parking on one side, move bi-directional bike lane to north side.
- 2022 Construction plans (to be confirmed):
- Hunter Street Bridge
- Marine Drive connection?
- Paisley Rd route
- Arborlynn connector
- Welch St
- 2021 Completed:
- W 15th
- Lower Lynn Wayfinding
- Permanent Traffic counters (LV RD & Welch St Park)
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
2022/23 budget proposals for ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
- https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/0/02/2022_DWV_Active_Transport_Proposals.pdf
- Bike Rack Installation - District-Wide focussing on parks.
- Marine Drive Bike Lanes - East of LGB planned to be completed this year.
- Marine Drive Separated Bike Lanes - 26th to 31st.
- 31st to Westmount Road Active Transportation Upgrades will include some separated uphill bike lanes and sharrows on the downhill lanes.
- Mathers Avenue Extension of cycling path from the Hugo Ray Connector along local streets (3rd Street and Mathers Avenue as far as 575 Mathers Avenue).
- Cycling Wayfinding - Hugo Ray to Deep Dene, Capilano Pacific Trail.
- Mobility Initiatives - 30 km/h Pilot, Shared/Slow Streets, Traffic Calming Policy, School Safety Upgrades.
- Traffic Signals & Intersection Improvements - Marine at 31st involving upgrades to the intersection, including signalization of the north and south approaches (currently stop-sign controlled).
- North Shore Connects - Temporary Full Time FTE to support participation in this and other regional initiatives.
21 January meeting with Jenn Moller, Director of Engineering and Transportation
- Just one 30 km/hr speed restriction zone - signage only as not enough funds for engineering features - will not be a pilot.
- Slow Streets - depending on funding, will look at what can be done on Bellevue and Ambleside/Dundarave loops.
- Mobility Plan (formerly an update to the strategic transportation plan) - Kirk and Co. will be doing public engagement this spring - the plan will not be completed this year.
- Ambleside Local Area Plan - initial step will be driven by a citizen-led initiative that could go on into 2023.
- We should meet with Sue Ketler, Director of Parks, Culture & Community Services re: the Spirit Trail bypass and Horseshoe Bay Park renovation to get separated bike lanes on Bay Street.
- Lime e-bike share will be launched in DWV this spring with no helmet mandate.
New path on Welch Street Bridge
- The official opening will probably be in the spring and could include the unveiling of some Squamish Nation public art.
Cilcovia Family Day Event
- It is tentatively planned for June or September of this year.
- HUB North /Shore will not play a major role in the overall organization of the event but has offered to organize the following four proposed components of the event:
- set up and operate a tent and table to distribute HUB information;
- coordinate with the North Shore Safety Council to arrange for a bike rodeo;
- coordinate with DWV Police Dept to see if they will offer 529 Garage registrations; and
- will lead one or more group bike rides around a predetermined bike loop through Ambleside and Dundarave.
MOTI - Don/Jonathan
- Lower Lynn Interchanges
- Mountain Hwy Interchange
- Protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI will add spring 2022.
- Mt Seymour parkway/Keith Interchange
- DNV Ph2/4 wayfinding signage should going up???
- Main-Dollarton interchange
- New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side, completed but path ends with fence at Phibbs
- Sent comments to DNV on Ph3 wayfinding signage.
- Phibbs exchange upgrade
- Requested changes to bikelanes on Orwell and wider cross-walks+cross-rides
- Mountain Hwy Interchange
- Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
- Still waiting for draft report - seems that DNV got a copy.
- Lynn valley & Cap road Interchange Cycling improvement designs -
- 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 phase 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
- Communications = Paul, Antje, Giacomo, Heather
- Send Antje photos of new or existing good infrastructure on the North Shore or tag @hubnorthshore on Twitter
- let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
Schools -
- Several folks have expressed interest in working on Bike Educations and encouraging kids to ride to school
- If a few people are willing to champion this this could be a 2022 goal
RCMP -
- Ask them about slow streets?