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Meeting commenced 6:30 p.m. Attendees:
Meeting commenced 6:30 p.m.


Attendees in person at NVC Library:
*Attendees in person at NVC Library:
**Don Piercy - Chair
Chris Howorth Erika Rathje Jasper Tam Dana Bourgeoise Grace McEwan - 1st meeting Fiona Welsh Peter Schofield Jen Petersen - 1st meeting Graham & Laurie Parkinson - 1st meeting Larry Wilson Blair Barrington Martyn Schmoll Eric Gadot Anderson (Blue Ridge Community Association) - 1st meeting Paul Stott Duncan Wilcock Paul Janzen Don Piercy Sophia Hunter Derrick Engels
**Paul Janzen - Vice Chair
**Larry Wilson
**Derrick Engels
**Heather Drugge
**Duncan Wilcock
**Will Schuurman


*Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
12 attendees in person, 8 online
**Laurie & Graham Parkinson
**Martyn Schmoll
**Peter Schofield
**Chris Howorth
**David Liou
**Peter Richards
**Roland Schigas
**Fiona Welsh
**Stephen Lake


*** 7 attendees in person, 10 online
Meeting commenced 6:32 pm


'''General'''
CNV
**Agenda additions - none
Marine/Main transit extension funding from translating means new infrastructure on 3rd street East west of Cotton/Low Level road diversion.
**Introductions - Peter Richards & Roland Schigas - 1st time attendees.
Sophia provided details but they are not generally available at this time
**Public Input/Consultations - St. Andrews Safety Improvements Project. Submit feedback by April 20. https://www.cnv.org/streets-transportation/transportation-projects/st-andrews-safety-improvements
Painted bike lanes for north side and joint bus/bike shared lane on south.
Delineators to be added on north side.
Graham and Laurie Parkinson suggested an "off ramp" for access to the Spirit trail from south side.
The Casano overpass is scheduled for completion in 2024.
Tony Valente has left the ITC committee to be replaced by councillor Jessica McIlroy.
DNV
2023-2027 Budget deferrals will be addressed at next council meeting. Everyone encouraged to attend Monday March 6 at 5 pm. Otherwise e-mail budget@dnv.ca with your input.
Martyn pointed out each 1% increase in the budget provides DNV with an additional $1.1 million.
Erika pointed out City of Van is boosting taxes @ 10+% vs DNV proposedcincrease of 4.5%.
Several attendees pointed out that budget reductions mean deviation from the regions Official Community Plan.
Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY.
In the future councillor votes on motions will be published.
Don provided a spreadsheet he created outlining how the deferred budget would affect priority infrastructure projects.


'''Goals & Objectives'''
** It was noted by Don that HUB has found the best approach in forwarding priorities is to submit a list with lesser priorities omitted as staffers and councillors generally commit to the easiest ones first.


'''Communications''' - via Twitter - Rueben, via Facebook - Heather, via Wiki IO - Don
Proposed Blueridge trail
Eric G.A. pointed out many cyclists frequent the area to access MTB trails. Traffic and parking along Berkely Avenue are issues at crime times.
The Blueridge Community association is exploring 2 goals:
A trail paralleling Berkely that would give access to the MTB trails.
A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate.
Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders.


'''Events:'''
**Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School.
**Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
**Cargo Bike Race - May 24. Duncan to coordinate with Roland C. and Sam ?


'''CNV'''
Library Bikes
**Lonsdale @ 23 fatality sparked a discussion on probabilities and risk mitigation. A presentation was provided by Will Schuurman he authored along with a contributor with qualifications in Mathematics from M.I.T. Link is here:
Duncan introduced the concept of cargo bikes as a pilot at one DNV library location.
***The data presented could be used to impact Vision Zero efforts and to create awareness of the heightened risk of death or injury for North Shore cyclists. It will be forwarded to HUB central for review and fact checking and brought forward at a future committee meeting.
He has had exploratory meeting with library staff to explore the idea and funding opportunities.
***The victim of this collision has not been identified. The possibility of furnishing a "ghost bike" at this location; therefore, was dismissed.
Concept has worked in other jurisdictions.
***It was noted that there has not been any media followup on this tragic incident, nor is there generally in such cases. It was decided that our committee should make an effort to obtain coroner's and/or police reports of fatalities dating back two or more years such that we might make a determination of what actions we could promote to avert future fatalities.
DWV
**It was proposed that the risk data and fatality findings be source material for a presentation to CNV council this (2023) fall dovetailing Active Transportation priorities with the City's commitment to Vision Zero. Link here:
Paul S. and Peter outlined prospects for an extended Spirit trail through to Horseshoe Bay.
**Our next meeting, at which these subjects may be broached, is on April 28 with Mayor Buchanan.
Drawings were made available for the project along Marine Drive through to and including 31 Street/Westview route.

Lanes for the above were judged to be non compliant with AAA standards.
'''DNV'''
A meeting is forthcoming with DWV staff at which it is hoped the option of delineators will be added.
**Budget has now been passed with preservation of Active Transportation funding in large part due to HUB North Shore input.
Council votes on the above project April 3.
***There is a portion of the preserved funding that has not been allocated to specific projects so that we await word on which projects will be deferred.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
***We do know that $10M has been allocated to the Spirit trail extension to Deep Cove and it is anticipated that the remaining $10M required would come from federal funds.
**Duncan's proposal for a cargo bike program at Lynn Valley library was APPROVED! $60K will now go toward the purchase of 4 cargo bikes at this location.
[https://www.northshoredailypost.com/coun-jordan-back-proposes-e-bike-lending-program-with-local-library/ NS Daily Post article on e-bike lending program]


'''DWV'''
**Letter sent from HUB to council regarding proposed Active Transportation improvements on Marine Drive 26-31st Avenue.
*** It is hoped that in the absence of concrete separation this painted bike lane will at least have plastic delineators. Snow removal is an issue.
**There was no reduction in Active Transportation funding in West Van budget; however, existing funding lags behind neighbouring municipalities.
**The Hugo Ray connector will be extended westward in 2023.

'''MOTI'''
**Phase 1 of Phibbs exchange project has not been completed.Welcome imrovements are forthcoming thankfully as wayfaring signs and detour routes have not been adequate.

'''EDUCATION''''''
**Programs have resumed starting with Canyon Heights in DNV.
**There are 2 school programs: LTR - Learn to Ride (grades 4/5) and RTR - Ride the Road (grades 5/6) that teach safety.
**CNV does not appear to have funded LTR programs this year. Paul will report back with specifics.
**Funding also comes from Translink and a provincial program and is allocated on a case by case basis.

'''MISCELLANEOUS'''
**Group rides
*** Will S. will record a Go Pro video of the proposed route options of the Spirit Trail extension.
**May Meeting
***Will feature efforts to update the Motor Vehicle Act transforming it into the Safe Roads Act.



*Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Latest revision as of 15:28, 28 April 2023

Meeting commenced 6:30 p.m.

  • Attendees in person at NVC Library:
    • Don Piercy - Chair
    • Paul Janzen - Vice Chair
    • Larry Wilson
    • Derrick Engels
    • Heather Drugge
    • Duncan Wilcock
    • Will Schuurman
  • Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
    • Laurie & Graham Parkinson
    • Martyn Schmoll
    • Peter Schofield
    • Chris Howorth
    • David Liou
    • Peter Richards
    • Roland Schigas
    • Fiona Welsh
    • Stephen Lake
      • 7 attendees in person, 10 online

General

Goals & Objectives

    • It was noted by Don that HUB has found the best approach in forwarding priorities is to submit a list with lesser priorities omitted as staffers and councillors generally commit to the easiest ones first.

Communications - via Twitter - Rueben, via Facebook - Heather, via Wiki IO - Don

Events:

    • Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School.
    • Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
    • Cargo Bike Race - May 24. Duncan to coordinate with Roland C. and Sam ?

CNV

    • Lonsdale @ 23 fatality sparked a discussion on probabilities and risk mitigation. A presentation was provided by Will Schuurman he authored along with a contributor with qualifications in Mathematics from M.I.T. Link is here:
      • The data presented could be used to impact Vision Zero efforts and to create awareness of the heightened risk of death or injury for North Shore cyclists. It will be forwarded to HUB central for review and fact checking and brought forward at a future committee meeting.
      • The victim of this collision has not been identified. The possibility of furnishing a "ghost bike" at this location; therefore, was dismissed.
      • It was noted that there has not been any media followup on this tragic incident, nor is there generally in such cases. It was decided that our committee should make an effort to obtain coroner's and/or police reports of fatalities dating back two or more years such that we might make a determination of what actions we could promote to avert future fatalities.
    • It was proposed that the risk data and fatality findings be source material for a presentation to CNV council this (2023) fall dovetailing Active Transportation priorities with the City's commitment to Vision Zero. Link here:
    • Our next meeting, at which these subjects may be broached, is on April 28 with Mayor Buchanan.

DNV

    • Budget has now been passed with preservation of Active Transportation funding in large part due to HUB North Shore input.
      • There is a portion of the preserved funding that has not been allocated to specific projects so that we await word on which projects will be deferred.
      • We do know that $10M has been allocated to the Spirit trail extension to Deep Cove and it is anticipated that the remaining $10M required would come from federal funds.
    • Duncan's proposal for a cargo bike program at Lynn Valley library was APPROVED! $60K will now go toward the purchase of 4 cargo bikes at this location.

NS Daily Post article on e-bike lending program


DWV

    • Letter sent from HUB to council regarding proposed Active Transportation improvements on Marine Drive 26-31st Avenue.
      • It is hoped that in the absence of concrete separation this painted bike lane will at least have plastic delineators. Snow removal is an issue.
    • There was no reduction in Active Transportation funding in West Van budget; however, existing funding lags behind neighbouring municipalities.
    • The Hugo Ray connector will be extended westward in 2023.

MOTI

    • Phase 1 of Phibbs exchange project has not been completed.Welcome imrovements are forthcoming thankfully as wayfaring signs and detour routes have not been adequate.

EDUCATION'

    • Programs have resumed starting with Canyon Heights in DNV.
    • There are 2 school programs: LTR - Learn to Ride (grades 4/5) and RTR - Ride the Road (grades 5/6) that teach safety.
    • CNV does not appear to have funded LTR programs this year. Paul will report back with specifics.
    • Funding also comes from Translink and a provincial program and is allocated on a case by case basis.

MISCELLANEOUS

    • Group rides
      • Will S. will record a Go Pro video of the proposed route options of the Spirit Trail extension.
    • May Meeting
      • Will feature efforts to update the Motor Vehicle Act transforming it into the Safe Roads Act.


  • Meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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