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HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome. |
HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome. |
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'''In-person''' at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor). |
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Online Zoom conference call at [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09] |
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'''Or Online''', Zoom conference call: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09] |
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<span style="color:#FF3333">NOTE: this is a new zoom link</span> |
<span style="color:#FF3333">NOTE: this is a new zoom link</span> |
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By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518 <br/> |
By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518 <br/> |
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One tap mobile: +17789072071,,81789523337#,,,,*354518# |
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Or '''in-person''' at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor). |
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===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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*[https://shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study '''Stanley Park Mobility Survey'''] |
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** [https://shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study Survey] is open until June 1st (~? mins, ? pages with mostly multiple choice) |
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***Survey closes May 20 4pm |
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***Stanley Park, especially the causeway provides a key connection between North Shore and the rest of Vancouver |
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***Seeking input on design approaches & potential routes |
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** Some things you may want to comment on: |
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****Design approaches: multi-use pathway, wide sidewalk & protected bicycle lane, wide sidewalk & local street bikeway, natural surface pathway |
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*** TBD |
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****Route options: (1) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 27th, ends at Lynn Valley Road (2) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 26th, ends at Lynn Valley Road (3) Westview Dr, crosses Lonsdale at 25th, ends at Lynn Valley Road |
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**** <span style="color:#FF3333">What are our recommendations??</span> |
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*[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/lynn-valley-road-active-transportation-phase-2 '''Upper Lynn Valley Road, Phase 2'''] |
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**Lynn Valley Road from Peters Rd to Dempsey (End-of-line Cafe) |
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*** ''DNV's part of the Lynn Valley Town Centre to Lynn Creek Town Centre Cycling Route, one of HUB NS's 3 '''top priority routes''''' |
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** [https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/lynn-valley-road-active-transportation-phase-2 Survey] is open until June 6th (~10 mins, 4 pages with mostly multiple choice) |
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*** Survey now open until May 24th |
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*** Open House: Thursday, May 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room |
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*** Some things you may want to comment on: |
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** Some things you may want to comment on: |
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**** <span style="color:#FF3333">What are our recommendations??</span> |
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*** To achieve the District's goals of increase use of Active transportation in this corridor, the route must provide a safe and desirable option for people to get to their destination (shop, school, work, recreation) |
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**[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/main-street-cycling-improvements '''Main Street - west of 2nd narrows bridge'''] |
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*** Prioritize safety and options for active transportation over storage of private vehicles |
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*** ''Westbound from harbour to Lynn creek Bridge. Crossing this gap is a top priority on one of HUB NS's 3 '''top priority routes''''' |
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*** Survey now open until May 29th |
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*** Some things you may want to comment on: |
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*[https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards '''The Shipyards Strategy'''] |
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**** <span style="color:#FF3333">What are our recommendations??</span> |
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**Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes). |
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** Not cycling related but DNV also has a survey for it's [https://www.dnv.org/parks-trails-recreation/natural-areas-trails-strategy Natural Areas Trails Strategy] |
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**‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses: |
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** [https://www.westvancouverite.ca/upperlands '''Planning the Upper Lands'''] |
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***More bike parking |
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***Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings) |
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***Creating a sustainable urban community in Cypress Village and protecting lands in Eagleridge |
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***Separation of walking & cycling |
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*** Some things you may want to comment on: |
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***Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
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**** <span style="color:#FF3333">What are our recommendations??</span> |
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***Bike valet at events |
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**[https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards '''The Shipyards Strategy'''] |
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***Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes). |
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***‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses: |
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****More bike parking |
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****Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings) |
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****Separation of walking & cycling |
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****Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
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****Bike valet at events |
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* [https://my44.sd44.ca/group/p6jr1eo/ Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness] - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle |
* [https://my44.sd44.ca/group/p6jr1eo/ Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness] - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle |
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** Don, Duncan and Anthony |
** Don, Duncan and Anthony talked to lots of people and ran out of maps |
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* '''Go By Bike Week''' - May 30 - June 3, 2022 |
* [https://www.bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Go By Bike Week'''] - May 30 - June 3, 2022 |
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** Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV) |
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*** Dana, Peter |
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** Wed, June 1 |
** Wed, June 1 8-10am, Lions Gate Hospital in North Van (Coastal Health?) |
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*** Paul J, Don |
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** Wed, June 1 12-2pm, Shipyards District in North Van (CNV) |
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*** Don, Erika, Anthony |
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** Wed, June 1 4-6pm, 13th and Argyle in West Van (DWV) |
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*** Paul S, Mike |
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia=== |
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'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings''' |
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*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green |
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*Next meeting with staff: TBD (likely late summer) |
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'''Upper Levels Greenway''' |
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*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf]] |
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'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond''' |
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*Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway, estimated completion: Summer 2022) |
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*Upper Levels Greenway (final design/route selection expected: Fall 2022) |
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*Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage) |
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*Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget) |
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*Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023) |
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*Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding) |
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*Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023) |
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*Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away) |
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'''E-Bike Share''' |
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*Lime is working to add helmets to all bikes in the fleet. This will continue to occur as they receive parts/helmets to retrofit the fleet. Expect to see the percentage of bikes with helmets increase over the summer. |
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*Working on getting ridership data publicly available |
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*Final Mobility Strategy unanimously approved by Council |
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*HUB North Shore Letter of Support: [[File:2022-04-18_CNV-mobility-strategy.pdf]] |
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'''Community Wellbeing Strategy''' |
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*Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy |
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*Final strategies to be presented to Council in September |
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*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/planning-and-policies/community-wellbeing |
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'''Forbes & 3rd''' |
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*Timeline for upgrades is uncertain; CNV is working with the Squamish Nation. Archaeological component to any changes given the site of a former residential school. |
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*Could be up to 2 years away. |
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'''Bike Storage Designs''' |
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*As part of the Mobility Strategy, CNV will be looking at zoning bylaw updates regarding new developments and high quality bike storage/bike rooms designs. |
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*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall. |
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*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf |
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'''Casano-Loutet Overpass''' |
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*Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023. |
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'''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek''' |
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*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge |
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*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage |
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*The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time. |
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*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters --> |
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*Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes). |
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*‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses: |
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**More bike parking |
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**Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings) |
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**Separation of walking & cycling |
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**Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas |
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*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)--> |
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*Check out HUB Cycling North Shore's Twitter page for updates! |
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*Full design here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/mobility-network-project/esplanade-complete-street |
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*Current 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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*The following are now complete: |
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**New sidewalks on the east side |
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**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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*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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'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan''' |
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*May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates) |
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=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don === |
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*'''Meeting with Staff''' - today, June 2. |
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**Upper Lynn Valley Rd |
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*** Council approved building Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) this summer |
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*** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) |
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**Main St Cycling Link |
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***discussed 2 options A=straight $$$, 5+years, b=weaves around, pinch points=$, next couple years |
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***3 Options for crossing main from Barrows |
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** Arborlynn connector |
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***West side in 2022 |
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**** Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction |
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***East side |
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**** Consultant working on detailed design fall 2022? build 2023? |
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** Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow |
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*** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall |
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** Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail |
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*** Issues with design of crossing at Kirstone Rd |
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* '''Other 2022 Construction plans''': |
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** Hunter Street Bridge |
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*** construction started, complete by Nov/Dec |
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* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning: |
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** Initial Concepts & timeline will be shared with this summer |
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** Will build in multiple phases over next 10 years |
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* Wayfinding signage: |
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** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all. |
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** DNV will share new Lower Lynn & Brooksbank designs by end of April |
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** Also requested some for Lower cap road, Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay) |
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* Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th |
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** most cashes with serious injuries at collector/arterial intersections. 21 top sites. |
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** Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned. |
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* Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included. |
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike=== |
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'''Go by Bike week Celebration stations''' |
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*On 31 May, Peter volunteered at the Welch Street and Spirit trail location in North Van and counted a total of 148 riders including 36 on e-bikes (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images)/0/04/2022-05-31_Go_by_Bike_Week_tally_sheet_at_Spirit_Trail_and_Welch.pdf). |
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*On 1 June, I think that Mike volunteered on the Spirit Trail at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver. |
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'''Park Royal Mico Units''' |
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*On 17 May, Paul and Peter met with Rick Amantea at the Park Royal boardroom for one hour where Rick described the project with a number of slides (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/f/fd/2022-05-17_Park_Royal_micro_units.pdf). |
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'''Cypress Village''' |
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*On 31 May, Peter was invited to the Cypress pop-up village for a one-hour briefing on the 22 Aprril 2022 Draft Area Development Plan for Cypress Village and Eagleridge which was accepted by Council. |
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*Here is the Cypress Village Cycling Network map: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/a/a7/2022-05-31_Cypress_Villlage_Cycling_Network_map.jpg. |
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'''Making a case for Cycling Highways in Metro Vancouver''' |
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*Here is a copy of the highlights from the lengthy report: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/d/df/2022-06-01_Making_a_case_for_cycle_highways_in_Metro_Vancouver_cycle_hub_4pp_rgb_pdf.pdf. |
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*Mike has suggested to circulate this to the DWV Engineering staff and perhaps we could also include the mayor and councillors. |
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'''Rotary Ride for Rescue on 11 June''' |
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*Shall we put this following article up on the HUB-NS listserve: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/6/61/Rotary_Ride_for_Rescue_on_11_June_2022.jpg |
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'''Welch Street Bridge''' |
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*Closed to automobiles till August but MUP remains open |
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*Better share-the-path signage is needed to encourage cyclists to ride on the MUP rather than the automobile traffic lanes. |
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===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather=== |
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*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.'' |
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*Twitter |
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**Account now run by Antje and Rueben |
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**Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter |
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*Other channels |
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*We are coordinating our approach to communications on groups.io, Facebook and Twitter |
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** Facebook and Twitter have increased in terms of numbers of followers and numbers of original posts |
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** Number of posts on FB up %169 | 200% increase in comments shares and likes. |
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** Number of posts on Twitter up 104% followers up 30 for total of 1311 |
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** Commitment to send out 2 google group emails per week |
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** New North Van Rides episodes on Youtube - subscribe to Heather Drugge |
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*Call for comms topix |
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*Still looking for help with photos / videos |
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===Schools - Paul Janzen=== |
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**Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program. |
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* 24 March 2020 - Horseshoe Bay Terminal Development Plan Engagement Summary Report |
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 3 June 2022
HUB North Shore Committee regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Everybody is welcome.
In-person at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).
Or Online, Zoom conference call: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 NOTE: this is a new zoom link
By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518
One tap mobile: +17789072071,,81789523337#,,,,*354518#
General
- Agenda additions
- Introductions
- set up meeting with MLAs - Don
Public Input/Consultations
- Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
- Stanley Park Mobility Survey
- Survey is open until June 1st (~? mins, ? pages with mostly multiple choice)
- Stanley Park, especially the causeway provides a key connection between North Shore and the rest of Vancouver
- Some things you may want to comment on:
- TBD
- Survey is open until June 1st (~? mins, ? pages with mostly multiple choice)
- Upper Lynn Valley Road, Phase 2
- Lynn Valley Road from Peters Rd to Dempsey (End-of-line Cafe)
- Survey is open until June 6th (~10 mins, 4 pages with mostly multiple choice)
- Open House: Thursday, May 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
- Some things you may want to comment on:
- To achieve the District's goals of increase use of Active transportation in this corridor, the route must provide a safe and desirable option for people to get to their destination (shop, school, work, recreation)
- Prioritize safety and options for active transportation over storage of private vehicles
- The Shipyards Strategy
- Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
- ‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
- More bike parking
- Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
- Separation of walking & cycling
- Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
- Bike valet at events
Goals & Objectives
- 2022
- Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
- Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
- Recruit more committee members
- Poster/Display for Bike Stores, Libraries, ...
- To connect with "Interested but concerned" cyclists
- Poster to catch attention and give overview (~8.5x11)
- with tray for Cycle Maps and new "Join HUB North Shore" business cards.
Events
- Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle
- Don, Duncan and Anthony talked to lots of people and ran out of maps
- Go By Bike Week - May 30 - June 3, 2022
- Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV)
- Dana, Peter
- Wed, June 1 8-10am, Lions Gate Hospital in North Van (Coastal Health?)
- Paul J, Don
- Wed, June 1 12-2pm, Shipyards District in North Van (CNV)
- Don, Erika, Anthony
- Wed, June 1 4-6pm, 13th and Argyle in West Van (DWV)
- Paul S, Mike
- Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV)
City of North Vancouver - Nadia
CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings
- HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
- Next meeting with staff: TBD (likely late summer)
Upper Levels Greenway
- Submitted a letter to express our comments: File:CNV UpperLevelsGreenway 052422.pdf
Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond
- Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway, estimated completion: Summer 2022)
- Upper Levels Greenway (final design/route selection expected: Fall 2022)
- Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
- Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
- Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
- Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
- Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
- Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away)
E-Bike Share
- Lime is working to add helmets to all bikes in the fleet. This will continue to occur as they receive parts/helmets to retrofit the fleet. Expect to see the percentage of bikes with helmets increase over the summer.
- Working on getting ridership data publicly available
ITC - Dana & Jonathan
- May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)
District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don
- Meeting with Staff - today, June 2.
- Upper Lynn Valley Rd
- Council approved building Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) this summer
- Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2)
- Main St Cycling Link
- discussed 2 options A=straight $$$, 5+years, b=weaves around, pinch points=$, next couple years
- 3 Options for crossing main from Barrows
- Arborlynn connector
- West side in 2022
- Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction
- East side
- Consultant working on detailed design fall 2022? build 2023?
- West side in 2022
- Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
- Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
- Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
- Issues with design of crossing at Kirstone Rd
- Upper Lynn Valley Rd
- Other 2022 Construction plans:
- Hunter Street Bridge
- construction started, complete by Nov/Dec
- Hunter Street Bridge
- Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
- most cashes with serious injuries at collector/arterial intersections. 21 top sites.
- Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned.
- Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included.
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
Go by Bike week Celebration stations
- On 31 May, Peter volunteered at the Welch Street and Spirit trail location in North Van and counted a total of 148 riders including 36 on e-bikes (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images)/0/04/2022-05-31_Go_by_Bike_Week_tally_sheet_at_Spirit_Trail_and_Welch.pdf).
- On 1 June, I think that Mike volunteered on the Spirit Trail at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver.
Park Royal Mico Units
- On 17 May, Paul and Peter met with Rick Amantea at the Park Royal boardroom for one hour where Rick described the project with a number of slides (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/f/fd/2022-05-17_Park_Royal_micro_units.pdf).
Cypress Village
- On 31 May, Peter was invited to the Cypress pop-up village for a one-hour briefing on the 22 Aprril 2022 Draft Area Development Plan for Cypress Village and Eagleridge which was accepted by Council.
- Here is the Cypress Village Cycling Network map: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/a/a7/2022-05-31_Cypress_Villlage_Cycling_Network_map.jpg.
Making a case for Cycling Highways in Metro Vancouver
- Here is a copy of the highlights from the lengthy report: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/d/df/2022-06-01_Making_a_case_for_cycle_highways_in_Metro_Vancouver_cycle_hub_4pp_rgb_pdf.pdf.
- Mike has suggested to circulate this to the DWV Engineering staff and perhaps we could also include the mayor and councillors.
Rotary Ride for Rescue on 11 June
- Shall we put this following article up on the HUB-NS listserve: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/6/61/Rotary_Ride_for_Rescue_on_11_June_2022.jpg
Welch Street Bridge
- Closed to automobiles till August but MUP remains open
- Better share-the-path signage is needed to encourage cyclists to ride on the MUP rather than the automobile traffic lanes.
Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather
- let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
- Twitter
- Account now run by Antje and Rueben
- Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter
Schools - Paul Janzen
- no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May:
- Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.
RCMP -
- Ask them about slow streets?