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Fiona, Erika, Paul S, Paul J, Jasper, Duncan, Nadia, Sharon, Steve, Ruben, Larry W, Linda, Don


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 meeting Oct-6th, 2022, 6:30pm - 7:35pm.
In-person at the North Vancouver City Library in the Don Preston Boardroom and Online on Zoom.


Attendees: Fiona, Erika, Paul S, Paul J, Jasper, Duncan, Nadia, Sharon, Steve, Ruben, Larry, Linda, Don

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* Agenda additions
* Agenda additions
* Introductions
* Introductions
** Welcome to several new attendees.
* Ideas for HUB Evaluation rides on the North Shore?
* Ideas for HUB Evaluation rides on the North Shore?
** Maybe in spring? need a leader.
** Maybe in spring? need a leader.
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** Wow what amazing weather, usually we huddle under the tent in a downpour waiting for hardcore cyclists! Lots of folks dropped by this year, and lots more e-bikes and other mobility devices.
** Wow what amazing weather, usually we huddle under the tent in a downpour waiting for hardcore cyclists! Lots of folks dropped by this year, and lots more e-bikes and other mobility devices.
** Mon, Oct 3 4-6 PM - Lions gate bridge - NE Side
** Mon, Oct 3 4-6 PM - Lions gate bridge - NE Side
***[[2022-10-03_GBBW_tally_sheet_at_north_end_of_LGB.pdf|424 total number of riders counted with 87 on e-bikes (20.5%)]]
https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/8/87/2022-10-03_GBBW_tally_sheet_at_north_end_of_LGB.pdf
**Wed, Oct 5 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE Side
**Wed, Oct 5 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE Side
**Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch
**Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch

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<!--*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)
'''Upper Levels Greenway'''
*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]



'''E-Bike Share'''
*Lime is swapping out their fleet with their newest generation of e-bikes. These bikes have better power for steep hills (but have the same speed restrictions), better battery life, and their hardware will help Lime improve parking compliance in North Van. Increase in helmets on the bikes, but feedback on helmets has been limited thus far. Looking to collect more feedback and data re: helmet use, user perceptions, etc. soon. Plan is to have trip data publicly available.

<!--'''CNV Mobility Strategy'''
*Strategy endorsed by Council on April 11 2022. Beyond ongoing initiatives, staff have been undertaking research and analysis on a number of new initiatives along with socializing some of this initial material with citizen committees. These initiatives include:
**Reducing neighbourhood speed limits: Vehicle speeds are one component of developing safe streets, alongside street design, enforcement, and education. Establishing safe vehicle speeds on local streets is an important first step to addressing safety issues, and comes with limited negative impacts (i.e. a negligible difference in vehicle travel times). Staff will be looking to return to Council in early 2023 with recommended signage options for consideration for establishing safe and comfortable conditions on local streets.
**Modernizing Transportation Requirements for New Developments: The City requires Transportation Studies and travel demand management (TDM) measures for most new multi-unit developments in the City. These requirements have some deficiencies that are leading to inconsistent outcomes. Updates are being planned for these requirements that will better align with goals from the Mobility Strategy, including how new developments will support emissions reduction, reductions in vehicle demand, and reductions in VKT. These are also anticipated to be brought forward in early 2023.
**Updating the Resident & Visitor Parking Policy: The City has a parking policy to help reduce external parking pressure on residential streets near to commercial areas. There are several equity/access issues with RVPP given the ongoing changes to how people move around the City. An update to the RVPP to address inequities and better align with the Mobility Strategy will be brought to Council for consideration in early 2023.

<!--'''Moody Ave & 3rd'''
*Daytime, the traffic signal on Moody Ave at East 3rd Street operates in coordinated mode favouring eastbound-westbound transit.
*The cycle length on East 3rd Street corridor varies between 70 and 82 seconds and out of 82 seconds during the busiest time of day total of 51 seconds are allocated to favour the transit corridor traffic, meaning that in the worst case the pedestrians and cyclists crossing East 3rd Street will have to wait up to 51 second when they have just missed the window at arrival at the intersection.

<!--'''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)-->
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*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)
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=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - next meeting Oct?
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - next meeting Oct?
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*** Received 1st draft design for review Jul-26 - sent in comments.
*** Received 1st draft design for review Jul-26 - sent in comments.
**West side in 2022
**West side in 2022
*** Design done, still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 6 months so far!)
*** Still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 8! months so far!)


*'''Upper Lynn Valley Rd'''
*'''Upper Lynn Valley Rd'''
** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - should be underway???
** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - is Underway. Ruben has and will post more pictures.
** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) -some has been done, more this fall?


* '''Hunter Street Bridge'''
* '''Hunter Street Bridge'''
** Rueben is posting picture of progress on Twitter
** Foundations done, spans coming soon, complete by Nov/Dec
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*** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
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* '''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.
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# School Safety Review – We are meeting with each school to document the safety concerns they have. The focus will be on pedestrian and cycling safety concerns. We will then develop a work plan to address the safety issues around schools. We hope to have report prioritizing improvements across the District before the end of the year.
# School Safety Review – We are meeting with each school to document the safety concerns they have. The focus will be on pedestrian and cycling safety concerns. We will then develop a work plan to address the safety issues around schools. We hope to have report prioritizing improvements across the District before the end of the year.


'''Go By Bike Week at NE end of Lions Gate Bridge 4-6 pm on 3 October'''
*424 total number of riders counted with 87 on e-bikes (20.5%) https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/8/87/2022-10-03_GBBW_tally_sheet_at_north_end_of_LGB.pdf


===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather===
===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather===

Revision as of 18:52, 7 October 2022

HUB North Shore Committee regular meeting Oct-6th, 2022, 6:30pm - 7:35pm. In-person at the North Vancouver City Library in the Don Preston Boardroom and Online on Zoom.

Attendees: Fiona, Erika, Paul S, Paul J, Jasper, Duncan, Nadia, Sharon, Steve, Ruben, Larry, Linda, Don


General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions
    • Welcome to several new attendees.
  • Ideas for HUB Evaluation rides on the North Shore?
    • Maybe in spring? need a leader.


Public Input/Consultations

  • Currently None.


Municipal Elections

  • How to promote the elections and encourage our supporters to vote for councillors who will implement better infrastructure.



Events

  • Fall Go By Bike Week

https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/8/87/2022-10-03_GBBW_tally_sheet_at_north_end_of_LGB.pdf

    • Wed, Oct 5 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE Side
    • Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
  • Meeting with staff on September 21st. CNV staff present: Brandon Green, Elicia Elliot (new manager of transportation planning), Kliment Kuzmanovski, Justin Hall.
  • Next touchpoint with staff: bike ride with CNV team on October 17th at 3:30 PM


Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond

  • Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway; signage currently in production; estimated completion of all ped/cycling infrastructure (including pavement markings & signage: Winter 2022)
  • St Andrew's (changes completed with the exception of delineators; traffic speed and volume being monitored to determine if changes are necessary; possible changes in Spring 2023; original intent was to slow speeds and cut through traffic)
  • Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away; short term changes include a bike friendly push button for southbound cycles; longer green time for bikes than cars, short term change should be complete by Winter 2022)


District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - next meeting Oct?
  • Bike parking locations in DNV - Duncan
    • Ingrid of the District asked us to give her a list of places it could/should be improved.
    • collecting ideas from our forums

Results:

  1. Ingrid gave a thoughtful and thorough response, including asking for more information and questions. As many of you know, she is a (the, I think) top planner at DNV. Great to have her attention.
  2. She passed on to others in the DNV who can action end of trip facilities.
  3. This email & conversation was a good push of the need. More work is needed in the months/years ahead. End of trip facilities are as important as bike lanes to get there. For people at home, and at their destinations.


  • Arborlynn connector
    • East side
      • Received 1st draft design for review Jul-26 - sent in comments.
    • West side in 2022
      • Still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 8! months so far!)
  • Upper Lynn Valley Rd
    • Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - is Underway. Ruben has and will post more pictures.
  • Hunter Street Bridge
    • Rueben is posting picture of progress on Twitter


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

AT Projects Planned for Phase 2 Implementation

Sean O'Sullivan has provided us with the following active transportation projects that are planned for Phase 2 implementation:

  1. Mather Ave MUP from Hadden Dr to Westcott Rd. – This will be a 50/50 cost sharing agreement with TransLink. We are behind on this project. We met with MoTI this summer and showed them the concept design. Because the new design converts one WB lane to a MUP, they have asked us to do an analysis of the impacts it will on the Taylor Way/WB ramp intersection. We hope to complete the analysis this fall and get MoTI approval of the concept before the end of the year. The detail design, final MoTI approval, and construction is planned for 2023.
  3. Marine Dr 26th to 31st bike lanes – We completed the preliminary design and concluded that we could not achieve protected bike lanes for the full distance with the budget provided. We are going to go back to council to show what we can achieve and confirm how they want us to proceed. This is a 50/50 cost sharing project with TransLink.
  5. Sidewalk design – Based on the Pedestrian Network Study, we have selected a number of locations where we want to construct new sidewalks. We are going to issue an RFP for the designs shortly. The new sidewalk segments will be constructed in 2023. This is 50/50 cost sharing project with TransLink.
  7. Marine Drive Bike Lane east of Lions Gate Bridge – The District of North Vancouver is managing this project. My understanding is that the design should be completed this year and construction should start next year.
  9. School Safety Review – We are meeting with each school to document the safety concerns they have. The focus will be on pedestrian and cycling safety concerns. We will then develop a work plan to address the safety issues around schools. We hope to have report prioritizing improvements across the District before the end of the year.


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather

  • 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.


Translink - Antje

  • Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
    • Should be available soon? (Lights are on, but still behind fences)
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