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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!!''
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=== New Municipal Councils ===
=== New Municipal Councils ===
* Plans to connect with new councillors
* '''Plans to connect with new councillors'''
** Template emails from HQ
** Template emails from HQ
** Introduction of HUB
** Introduction of HUB
** Share our priorities
** Share our priorities
** listen to their thoughts/concerns/ideas
** listen to their thoughts/concerns/ideas
* Delegations to councils in New Year
* '''Delegations to councils in New Year'''
** Book soon to get in queue
** Book soon to get in queue
** Key messages?
** Key messages?
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===Goals & Objectives ===
===Goals & Objectives ===
* Review 2022 Goals & Progress
* '''Review 2022 Goals & Progress'''
** ''Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways'' - [https://www.google.com/maps/@49.3398262,-123.2788275,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1XIzjIRpWGHSkP4aCQbA8bHc4xQzTZytr Annual Improvements Map]
** ''Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways'' - [https://www.google.com/maps/@49.3398262,-123.2788275,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1XIzjIRpWGHSkP4aCQbA8bHc4xQzTZytr Annual Improvements Map]
*** 2023 Improvements:
*** 2023 Improvements:
**** Esplanade, Upper LV Rd, Others?
**** Esplanade, Upper LV Rd, 2 blocks of Lower Mtn Hwy, hunter St bridge, others?
*** Gaps still in Top priorities:
*** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&ll=49.343436696166336%2C-123.11953449999997&z=12 Gaps still in Top priorities]:
**** Bellevue, Marine at Cap(2023), Cotton & Main(2023/4)
**** Bellevue, Marine at Cap(2023), Cotton & Main(2023/4)
**** Rufus(2023) - Cassano Loutte(2023/4) - Brooksbank(2023)
**** Rufus(2023) - Cassano Loutte(2023/4) - Brooksbank(2023)
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** ''Recruit more committee members''
** ''Recruit more committee members''
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* '''Setting 2023 Goals'''

* Setting 2023 Goals
** ''Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways?'' - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
** ''Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways?'' - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
*** What should they be
*** What should they be
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** [[Organization_and_Roles | List of positions and role descriptions]]
** [[Organization_and_Roles | List of positions and role descriptions]]
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===Events ===
===Events ===
* December Meeting + Social - Dec 1st
* December Meeting + Social - Dec 1st
** Save the Date! Short meeting and then adjourn for social gathering
** Save the Date! Short meeting and then adjourn for social gathering
** Always a great time
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* Fall Go By Bike Week
* Fall Go By Bike Week
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===

'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
*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.
*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
*Completed bike ride with CNV team on October 17th at 3:30 PM




'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
'''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
*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)
*Still a hot spot for the city with some vocal residents keen to have the road return to its original state
*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)
*main goal was slowing traffic; from this perspective it has been successful based on recent data -no data yet on bike usage; more data coming in November
*education required for residents on how to cross pedestrians/bike lane and then enter the road -delineators will not be put in place until any changes are finalized
*some parking creep into the bike lane is occurring but delineators will deal with this issue -comments from HUB in the NSNews article were challenging for city staff; some residents latched on to the comments as evidence that the bike lanes weren’t necessary or working

Esplanade
*cycling and pedestrian infrastructure should be finished by end of year; green paint may be delayed until spring
*some negative feedback from roadies that the bike lane slows them down too much but positive otherwise
*still waiting for temporary push button at 3rd and Forbes

Forbes
*larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
*Nation is open to changes to reduce traffic cut through but discussions are currently slow. Any significant change would require excavation and this is the site of a former residential school, and therefore there are larger implications that need to be considered

Casano-Loutet Overpass
*new legislation requires any project that touches provincial land to have First Nations consultation -because this goes by a river, an archeological survey is underway to assess if this is a place of importance; this should be complete by summer
*if all goes well, construction will begin in 2023 and complete in 2023

Upper Levels Greenway
*lots of community questions and they have been researching answers to these questions to go back to community members
*lots of interest in the route along 25th; will need spurs to other amenities like schools
*discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes
*need to clarify how this will cross the highway on/off ramps.

4th and Chesterfield
*in line to get a bike light but no timeline

Midtown
*planning for this will most likely start in December/January
*connects West 1st bike lane to Casano-Loutet/route not yet decided
*would like to hear HUB’s perspectives early in the project

Long-term north/south project
-Jones and Chesterfield


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=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - next meeting early November?
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - currently exchanging emails on various projects.
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*'''Bike parking locations in DNV''' - Duncan
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# She passed on to others in the DNV who can action end of trip facilities.
# She passed on to others in the DNV who can action end of trip facilities.
# 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.
# 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.
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* '''Arborlynn connector'''
**East side
*** Received 1st draft design for review Jul-26 - sent in comments.
**West side in 2022
*** Design done, still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 6 months so far!)
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*'''Upper Lynn Valley Rd'''
*'''Upper Lynn Valley Rd'''
** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - mostly built
** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - mostly built
*** Parking in loading zone (and bike lane) near Maple Leaf Garden centre is a problem.
*** Parking in loading zone (and bike lane) near Maple Leaf Garden centre is a problem. Sent email Nov-2
** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) - next spring?
** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) - next spring?

* '''Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows'''
** Initial main St design looks good, provided comments
** Consultant working on design options for Harbour Ave & Intersections (this is an extension of the project)

* '''Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector'''
**West Side still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (in spring 2023?)
** Received 2nd draft of East Side design for review Nov-3 - good except dismount to cross arbourlynn - request they change to cross walk+ cross ride. Plan spring 2023
*** Also raises issue of locations for garbage cans


* '''Hunter Street Bridge'''
* '''Hunter Street Bridge'''
** Spans are in ramps underway, complete by new year?
** Spans are in, Ramps underway, complete by New year?
* '''Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail'''
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** Raised issues with design of crossing at Kirkstone Rd
** Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
** Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
*** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
** Requested details of wayfinding signage
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** Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
*** Initial design looks good
*** asked for results of public consultations
*** Asked for updated design options for Harbour Ave & Intersections
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* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Consultant doing report on phased development (over ~10 years)
** Consultant doing report on phased development (over ~10 years)
** Delayed due to limited staff
** Delayed due to limited staff - Requested staffing in 2023 budget


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** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
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* '''Wayfinding signage''':
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
** Requested design for Kirkstone/Rufus/Brooksbank
** DNV will share new Lower Lynn & Brooksbank designs by end of April
** Also requested some for Lions Gate Village & Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay)
** Also requested some for Lions Gate Village & Pemberton heights (23rd to Paisley and McKay)
*** Non-project wayfinding signage on hold until they get a summer student.


* Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
* Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
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** Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned.
** Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned.


* '''Capilano Road'''
* Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included.
** on hold. 2024?
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* '''Repaving Riverside Drive''' - 2023
** They are working to see if they can widen the west side shoulder.
** We asked that they do a road diet south of Old Dollarton Rd to add bikelanes similar to Brooksbank near Park & Tilford/MEC

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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
*Peter participated with his daughter and two grandsons in the HUB Cycling Volunteer Appreciation Skating Party last Saturday at the Scotia Barn in Burnaby from 13:30 – 15:30.
'''AT Projects Planned for Phase 2 Implementation'''
*Park Royal's new improved exterior cycling infrastructure:

**'''eastbound separated bike lane on Marine drive''' leading up to Taylor Way (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/7/78/Marine_Drive_eastbound_separated_bike_lane_2022-11-02_MG_4312.jpg);
Sean O'Sullivan has provided us with the following active transportation projects that are planned for Phase 2 implementation:
**25 new well-designed bike racks have been installed around the outside of the two towers of the new, not-yet-opened Gateway Residences development (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/index.php?title=File:Bike_racks_at_Gateway_Residences_2022-10-28_IMG_4308.jpg); and

**a new '''rub rail''' has been installed on the north side of the multi-use path across the Welch Street Bridge (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/e/e6/Rub_rail_on_Welch_Street_Bridge_2022-11-02_IMG_4311.jpg).
# 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.
*DWV transportation engineer, Sean O'Sullivan, has agreed to meet with us soon and could join us on a group bike ride.
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*An email has been sent to Jenn Moller, DWV director of the Engineering Division, suggesting that we revisit the proposal to establish 4 slow-street bike loops south of Hwy 1 and east of 28th Street (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/4/4a/Proposed_Slow_Street_Bike_Loops_with_ascents.jpg).
# 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.
* the '''31st & Westmount bike and pedestrian improvements''' are underway. Mike was able to find the [https://westvancouver.ca/transportation-roads/major-projects/westmount-pedestrian-and-road-safety-improvements narrative] here and the [https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/transport-raods/docs/major-projects/Project%20Map%20-%20Rev%202.pdf map of the project] is here.
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# 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.
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# 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.
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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.

'''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
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===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather===
===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather===
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===


* Here are the stats outlining the growth in HUB educational programs in primary schools within the Lower Mainland:
* no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May:
** 45 Learn2Ride and 22 Ride-the-Road this Fall (2022). (30L2R, 8 RtR in 2021). Approximately 70% growth over Fall 2021. Already taught more kids in Spring this year than all of 2021! Around 75% of the way towards meeting our 2025 goal of having every student in metrovan participate.
**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.
** Richmond, Vancouver, New West, City of North Van, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows - we are in all schools every 2 years. Burnaby, District of NVan, Delta, Maple Ridge getting there.
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**We have taught at the following schools this year:
*** RTR - Westview; L2R - Cederdale (West Van), Cove Cliff, Eastview, Ross Road (North Van).
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===Translink - Antje===
===Translink - Antje===
* Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
* Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
** Standing Bike locks are operational - free for 1st 24 hours!.
** Should be available soon? (Lights are on, but still behind fences)
*** lock frame and one wheel. Look quite sturdy.
** Bike Boxes are still behind construction fence.
* Phibbs Exchange upgrades are still on hold.

Latest revision as of 20:17, 4 November 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

By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518
One tap mobile: +17789072071,,81789523337#,,,,*354518#

General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions


Public Input/Consultations

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


New Municipal Councils

  • Plans to connect with new councillors
    • Template emails from HQ
    • Introduction of HUB
    • Share our priorities
    • listen to their thoughts/concerns/ideas
  • Delegations to councils in New Year
    • Book soon to get in queue
    • Key messages?


Goals & Objectives

  • Review 2022 Goals & Progress
    • Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways - Annual Improvements Map
      • 2023 Improvements:
        • Esplanade, Upper LV Rd, 2 blocks of Lower Mtn Hwy, hunter St bridge, others?
      • Gaps still in Top priorities:
        • Bellevue, Marine at Cap(2023), Cotton & Main(2023/4)
        • Rufus(2023) - Cassano Loutte(2023/4) - Brooksbank(2023)
        • Grand Blvd to Seabus
    • Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
    • Recruit more committee members


  • Setting 2023 Goals
    • Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways? - current Gaps Map
      • What should they be
    • Communications ideas??
    • Recruiting ideas??
    • Other??


Annual Committee elections


Events

  • December Meeting + Social - Dec 1st
    • Save the Date! Short meeting and then adjourn for social gathering


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.
  • Completed bike ride with CNV team on October 17th at 3:30 PM


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

St. Andrew’s

  • Still a hot spot for the city with some vocal residents keen to have the road return to its original state
  • main goal was slowing traffic; from this perspective it has been successful based on recent data -no data yet on bike usage; more data coming in November
  • education required for residents on how to cross pedestrians/bike lane and then enter the road -delineators will not be put in place until any changes are finalized
  • some parking creep into the bike lane is occurring but delineators will deal with this issue -comments from HUB in the NSNews article were challenging for city staff; some residents latched on to the comments as evidence that the bike lanes weren’t necessary or working

Esplanade

  • cycling and pedestrian infrastructure should be finished by end of year; green paint may be delayed until spring
  • some negative feedback from roadies that the bike lane slows them down too much but positive otherwise
  • still waiting for temporary push button at 3rd and Forbes

Forbes

  • larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
  • Nation is open to changes to reduce traffic cut through but discussions are currently slow. Any significant change would require excavation and this is the site of a former residential school, and therefore there are larger implications that need to be considered

Casano-Loutet Overpass

  • new legislation requires any project that touches provincial land to have First Nations consultation -because this goes by a river, an archeological survey is underway to assess if this is a place of importance; this should be complete by summer
  • if all goes well, construction will begin in 2023 and complete in 2023

Upper Levels Greenway

  • lots of community questions and they have been researching answers to these questions to go back to community members
  • lots of interest in the route along 25th; will need spurs to other amenities like schools
  • discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes
  • need to clarify how this will cross the highway on/off ramps.

4th and Chesterfield

  • in line to get a bike light but no timeline

Midtown

  • planning for this will most likely start in December/January
  • connects West 1st bike lane to Casano-Loutet/route not yet decided
  • would like to hear HUB’s perspectives early in the project

Long-term north/south project -Jones and Chesterfield


ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)


District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - currently exchanging emails on various projects.
  • Upper Lynn Valley Rd
    • Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - mostly built
      • Parking in loading zone (and bike lane) near Maple Leaf Garden centre is a problem. Sent email Nov-2
    • Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2) - next spring?
  • Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
    • Initial main St design looks good, provided comments
    • Consultant working on design options for Harbour Ave & Intersections (this is an extension of the project)
  • Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector
    • West Side still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (in spring 2023?)
    • Received 2nd draft of East Side design for review Nov-3 - good except dismount to cross arbourlynn - request they change to cross walk+ cross ride. Plan spring 2023
      • Also raises issue of locations for garbage cans
  • Hunter Street Bridge
    • Spans are in, Ramps underway, complete by New year?
  • Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
    • Raised issues with design of crossing at Kirkstone Rd
    • Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
    • Requested details of wayfinding signage
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Consultant doing report on phased development (over ~10 years)
    • Delayed due to limited staff - Requested staffing in 2023 budget
  • Repaving Riverside Drive - 2023
    • They are working to see if they can widen the west side shoulder.
    • We asked that they do a road diet south of Old Dollarton Rd to add bikelanes similar to Brooksbank near Park & Tilford/MEC


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Antje/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter
    • Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • Here are the stats outlining the growth in HUB educational programs in primary schools within the Lower Mainland:
    • 45 Learn2Ride and 22 Ride-the-Road this Fall (2022). (30L2R, 8 RtR in 2021). Approximately 70% growth over Fall 2021. Already taught more kids in Spring this year than all of 2021! Around 75% of the way towards meeting our 2025 goal of having every student in metrovan participate.
    • Richmond, Vancouver, New West, City of North Van, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows - we are in all schools every 2 years. Burnaby, District of NVan, Delta, Maple Ridge getting there.
    • We have taught at the following schools this year:
      • RTR - Westview; L2R - Cederdale (West Van), Cove Cliff, Eastview, Ross Road (North Van).

Translink - Antje

  • Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
    • Standing Bike locks are operational - free for 1st 24 hours!.
      • lock frame and one wheel. Look quite sturdy.
    • Bike Boxes are still behind construction fence.
  • Phibbs Exchange upgrades are still on hold.
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