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'''In-person''' at the North Vancouver City Library (14th/Lonsdale) in the Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor).
'''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 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09]
'''Or Online''', Zoom conference call: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09]
<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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===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
===[[Current_Public_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!!''
*[https://shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study '''Stanley Park Mobility Survey''']
** [https://shapeyourcity.ca/stanley-park-mobility-study 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
<br/>
*[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/lynn-valley-road-active-transportation-phase-2 '''Upper Lynn Valley Road, Phase 2''']
**Lynn Valley Road from Peters Rd to Dempsey (End-of-line Cafe)
** [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)
*** 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
<br/>

*[https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards '''The Shipyards Strategy''']
*[https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards '''The Shipyards Strategy''']
**Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
**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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* [https://www.bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''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
** Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV)
** Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV)
*** Dana, ???
*** Dana, Peter
** Wed, June 1 8-10am, Lions Gate Hospital in North Van (Coastal Health?)
** Wed, June 1 8-10am, Lions Gate Hospital in North Van (Coastal Health?)
*** Paul J, ???
*** Paul J, Don
** Wed, June 1 12-2pm, Shipyards District in North Van (CNV)
** Wed, June 1 12-2pm, Shipyards District in North Van (CNV)
*** Don, Erika, Anthony
*** Don, Erika, Anthony
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*** Paul S, Mike
*** Paul S, Mike
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===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

<!--'''CNV Mobility Strategy'''
*Final Mobility Strategy unanimously approved by Council
*HUB North Shore Letter of Support: [[File:2022-04-18_CNV-mobility-strategy.pdf]]

'''Community Wellbeing Strategy'''
*Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy
*Final strategies to be presented to Council in September
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/planning-and-policies/community-wellbeing

'''Forbes & 3rd'''
*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.
*Could be up to 2 years away.

'''Bike Storage Designs'''
*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.
*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf

'''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
*Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023.
'''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek'''
*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. -->
<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
*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.
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters -->
<!--'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)'''
*https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards
*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
*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)-->
<!--'''Esplanade Complete Street (no update)'''
*Check out HUB Cycling North Shore's Twitter page for updates!
*Full design here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/mobility-network-project/esplanade-complete-street
*Current information can be found at www.cnv.org/ecs
*Any comments/questions can be directly sent to Mo Bot at ecs@cnv.org -->
<!--'''St Andrews Safety Improvements (no update)'''
*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 -->
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
*May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)
<br/>

=== 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?
** 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

* '''Other 2022 Construction plans''':
** Hunter Street Bridge
*** construction started, complete by Nov/Dec
<!--
* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Initial Concepts & timeline will be shared with this summer
** Will build in multiple phases over next 10 years

* Wayfinding signage:
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
** DNV will share new Lower Lynn & Brooksbank designs by end of April
** Also requested some for Lower cap road, Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay)
-->
* 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.

<!--
-->
<br/>

===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
<br/>
<!--
*Facebook
*North Shore News
*Other channels
*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
<br/>
-->

===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.
<br/>

<!--
===Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter===
*Currently active:
** West Van
*** ????
**CNV
*** ????
** DNV
*** ????
<br/>
-->

===RCMP - ===
* Ask them about slow streets?
<br/>

<!--
===BC Ferries - Peter S===
* 24 March 2020 - Horseshoe Bay Terminal Development Plan Engagement Summary Report
<br/>

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

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


  • 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


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

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?
    • 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
  • Other 2022 Construction plans:
    • Hunter Street Bridge
      • construction started, complete by Nov/Dec
  • 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

Park Royal Mico Units

Cypress Village

Making a case for Cycling Highways in Metro Vancouver

Rotary Ride for Rescue on 11 June

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?



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