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Meeting commenced 6:38 p.m.


*Attendees in person at NVC Library:

**Don P - Chair
**Derrick E
*Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
**Ruben S
**Peter S
**Peter R
**Roland S
**Fiona W
**Duncan W
**Will S
**Chris H
** Nicolas V
**Jen W
* 2 attendees in person, 10 online
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===General===
* Agenda additions
* Introductions

===[[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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****This route is a bit less direct, but has gentler grades and is mostly along quiet residential streets
****This route is a bit less direct, but has gentler grades and is mostly along quiet residential streets
****It would be fairly easy and quick to implement. Wayfinding signage + crossing improvements + a uphill bikelane for 1 block on E 20th
****It would be fairly easy and quick to implement. Wayfinding signage + crossing improvements + a uphill bikelane for 1 block on E 20th

*[https://www.westvancouverite.ca/plan-ambleside '''Ambleside Local Area Plan''']
** The engagement process has a series of public workshops but these are all full, you are encouraged to review the three draft options and provide input for Ambleside’s new LAP by email to planambleside@westvancouver.ca
** There are three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
*** 1. a dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Roya
*** 2. separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village
*** 3. establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.

*[https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/portside-greenway '''Portside Greenway Survey''' - online until May 25th]
*[https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/portside-greenway '''Portside Greenway Survey''' - online until May 25th]
** This is a City of Vancouver project but connects to 2nd Narrows bridge and used by a lot of North Shore cyclists.
** This is a City of Vancouver project but connects to 2nd Narrows bridge and used by a lot of North Shore cyclists.
**Portside Greenway, a 7 km route following the city’s northern edge, spanning between Gastown and the city’s eastern boundary.
**Portside Greenway, a 7 km route following the city’s northern edge, spanning between Gastown and the city’s eastern boundary.
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===Goals & Objectives ===
* Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1zyC2DcCFMy61IFB35AxK-T8EA4EoR-A&usp=sharing current Gaps Map]
** Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
* Communications - any ideas??
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions]]
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
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* [https://my44.sd44.ca/group/p6jr1eo/Pages/default '''Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House'''] - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School
* [https://my44.sd44.ca/group/p6jr1eo/Pages/default '''Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House'''] - Saturday, May 13, 11am-2pm, Argyle School
** Setup 10:30, Derrick??? & Don???
** Setup 10:30, Derrick E & Don


* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Spring Go By Bike Week''']. - May 29th to June 4th
* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Spring Go By Bike Week''']. - May 29th to June 4th
**Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
**Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
***Learn more about how you can loan cargo bikes from West Vancouver Libraries.
***Learn more about how you can loan cargo bikes from West Vancouver Libraries.
*** Peter & Fiona
*** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 people</span>
**Tue, May 30, 7-9 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
*** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 people</span>
**Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
**Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
*** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 people</span>
*** Will S(possible), Don, <span style="color:#44AAAA">need one more person</span>
**Fri, Jun 2, 8-10 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
*** Fiona, Paul J
**Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
**Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
*** Don, Rueben
*** Don, <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 1 more person</span>
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* [https://fb.me/e/UvJQdMn0 '''Spring Spokes Community Ride'''] - June 4, 2-5
* [https://fb.me/e/UvJQdMn0 '''Spring Spokes Community Ride'''] - June 4, 2-5


* '''Blueridge Good Neighbour Day''' - June 11th, times??
* '''Blueridge Good Neighbour Day''' - June 11th, times??
** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 4 people (2 shifts)</span>
** Will S(possible) & Don, <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 more people (2 shifts)</span>


* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
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** First organizing meeting was 02-May-2023
** First organizing meeting was 02-May-2023
** Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
** Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell)
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell) + Fiona + Jen
** <span style="color:#44AAAA">We need 2 more committee members</span> - who will join us?
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* [https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/government/bill-23-2023-motor-vehicle-amendment-act# DriveSmart BC overview]
* [https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/government/bill-23-2023-motor-vehicle-amendment-act# DriveSmart BC overview]
* [https://www.leg.bc.ca/Pages/BCLASS-Legacy.aspx#%2Fcontent%2Fdata%2520-%2520ldp%2Fpages%2F42nd4th%2F1st_read%2Fgov23-1.htm Bill 23 – Motot Vehicle Amendment Act, 2023]
* [https://www.leg.bc.ca/Pages/BCLASS-Legacy.aspx#%2Fcontent%2Fdata%2520-%2520ldp%2Fpages%2F42nd4th%2F1st_read%2Fgov23-1.htm Bill 23 – Motot Vehicle Amendment Act, 2023]
* actions people can take?
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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'''
* Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don & Navdeep (HUB HQ)
*Completed:
** Discussed recent fatality nr Lonsdale & 23rd, Vision Zero and side-guards for trucks.
Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don to update
** Talked about priorities (HUB's are mid-town connector & NS routes)
** Discussed Lonsdale becoming a "Complete Street", need to get business and MoTI onside (currently an arterial truck route)
* Bikelanes vs quiet arterial streets, concerns that streets near Lonsdale would not be AAA.

*Upcoming: May 24th with Nadia/Sophia and the CNV team
*Upcoming: May 24th with Nadia/Sophia and the CNV team


'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
*Signal timing
**Please enter intersections of concern [https://forms.gle/w5UPRFsPTZ3Pt22Y6 here]. We will take them to CNV

*NVCL cargo bike initiative
**currently discussing adding cargo and accessible bikes with the NVCL.

*Marine Main – Eastbound Transit Extension
**We submitted a letter of endorsement for this project

*Cotton/Main WB
**City engineers have requested a markup of our suggestions. They believe there is insufficient space between the hydro poles and existing landscaping.

*Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
**apparently delayed; we will get more information at our next meeting and how this affects the Midtown Connector, which was scheduled to start after the the overpass.

*Upper Levels Greenway
**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

*Forbes
**larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation

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*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.

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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)
*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)
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*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]
Esplanade
*cycling and pedestrian infrastructure should be finished by end of year; green paint may be delayed until spring
*still waiting for temporary push button at 3rd and Forbes

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*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
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<!--'''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'''
'''ITC - Dana & Jonathan'''
*May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.
*May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Ingrid has left DNV and we have a meeting May 12th to introduce ourselves to Mac Fitzgerald, who will lead Transportation planning.
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Ingrid has left DNV and we have a meeting May 12th to introduce ourselves to Mac Fitzgerald, who will lead Transportation planning.
*'''2023 Budget'''
** Liaisons working to find our how the $4.5M + $3M will be allocated and to which Cycling related projects.


*'''Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows'''
*'''Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows'''
** Sent Project Mgr (Ben) comments on updated design for Harbour Ave & Harbour-Main Intersection
** Sent Project Mgr (Ben) comments on updated design for Harbour Ave & Harbour-Main Intersection
*** Generally design is good, but we are pushing for better protection to be added for bikelane on Harbour.
*** Generally design is good, but we are pushing for better protection to be added for bikelane on Harbour.
*** will have quick call with Ben on a couple issue this week.
*** will have quick call with Ben on Friday the 5th about a it.
** DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design starting in the next week or so
** DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design starting in the next week or so

* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
** Requested a copy of the design to review
** Waiting for approval from MoTI


* '''Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail'''
* '''Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail'''
** 90% drawings reviewed & commented on
** 90% drawings reviewed & commented on, more discussion in the next week.
*** Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
*** Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
*** Wayfinding signage was included, but missing a couple locations.
*** Wayfinding signage was included, but missing a couple locations.
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** Get your comments and input in - major route
** Get your comments and input in - major route
** Public consultation in person May 4th 6-8pm at Karen Magnussen
** Public consultation in person May 4th 6-8pm at Karen Magnussen
** Should we provide a formal letter with comments??
** '''AI: HUB will provide a formal letter with comments'''


* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Will took Heather D & Councillor Katherine Pope on ride along the proposed route.
** Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report.

* '''Mtn-Hwy Arborlynn connector'''
**West Side still waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction (over 9m months now!)
**Sent comments on 2nd draft of East Side design
*** 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
** Asked for construction timeline


* '''DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library''' -Duncan (DW)
* '''DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library''' -Duncan (DW)
** "Report back by staff" underway and expected complete around 01-May-2023
** "Report back by staff" underway and expected complete around 01-May-2023
** DNVPL - Library Board also supported unanimously on 27-Apr. One more hurdle passed.
** DNVPL - Library Board also supported unanimously on 27-Apr. One more hurdle passed.
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* '''Wayfinding signage''':
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
** Requested design for Kirkstone/Rufus/Brooksbank
** 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
** 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.

* '''Capilano Road'''
** on hold. 2024?

* '''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

* '''Upper Lynn Valley Rd'''
** Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) - mostly built
** impressively brine striped in recent cold weather - specialty equipment

* '''Proposed Blueridge trail'''
** Eric Godot Andersen from the Blueridge Community Association will provide an outline of progress to date.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===


'''Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets'''
*'''Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets'''
*It is currently planned to proceed just with painted bike lanes and a painted buffer, despite our preference to see buffered bike lanes with delineator poles installed. We suggested to at least put in some kind of physical separation at the beginning of the painted bike lanes.
**It is currently planned to proceed just with painted bike lanes and a painted buffer, despite our preference to see buffered bike lanes with delineator poles installed. We suggested to at least put in some kind of physical separation at the beginning of the painted bike lanes.
*It is planned for DWV staff to present the project to Council on 15 May and we have prepared a HUB letter with qualified support for the project which has been approved for distribution (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f2/2023-05-05_Planned_Bike_Lanes_on_Marine_Drive_between_26th_and_31st_Streets.pdf).
**It is planned for DWV staff to present the project to Council on 15 May and we have prepared a HUB letter with qualified support for the project which has been approved for distribution (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f2/2023-05-05_Planned_Bike_Lanes_on_Marine_Drive_between_26th_and_31st_Streets.pdf).
'''Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)'''
*'''Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)'''
*Ambleside is a waterfront neighbourhood and commercial centre located on the north shore of the Burrard Inlet, situated between Dundarave and Park Royal. Ambleside’s continued success and long-term vitality are of importance to residents, businesses, visitors, and the entire West Vancouver community.
**Ambleside is a waterfront neighbourhood and commercial centre located on the north shore of the Burrard Inlet, situated between Dundarave and Park Royal. Ambleside’s continued success and long-term vitality are of importance to residents, businesses, visitors, and the entire West Vancouver community.
*Three options were presented to Council at its February 6, 2023 meeting, where staff were directed to proceed with LAP engagement.
**Three options were presented to Council at its February 6, 2023 meeting, where staff were directed to proceed with LAP engagement.
*The engagement process is now underway this month with a series of public workshops and those unable to register for a workshop, are encouraged to review the three draft options and provide input for Ambleside’s new LAP by email.
**The engagement process is now underway this month with a series of public workshops and those unable to register for a workshop, are encouraged to review the three draft options and provide input for Ambleside’s new LAP by email.
*There are three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
**There are three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
**1. a dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Royal;
# A dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Royal;
**2. separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village; and
# Separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village; and
**3. establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.
# Establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.
*We plan to draft a HUB letter to input our proposals on these three issues.
**We plan to draft a HUB letter to input our proposals on these three issues.
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===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure- Mike/Don===
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure- Mike/Don===
* Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
* Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
** MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
** MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.
* '''Phibbs Exchange'''
** Phase 1 just started (complete by May-2023?)
*** Detours with signage in place. The connection between Orwell and south side of main is a long ugly detour via Mtn Highway, or ride with traffic on the off-ramp. They will try to improve this in month or so if they can widen the off-ramp once they move some utilities.
** Phase 2 will start after Phase 1 and finish in late 2024. Detours should be much better for this phase.
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**Documenting new and existing bike lanes (and related infrastructure). In February, posted photos of:
**Documenting new and existing bike lanes (and related infrastructure). In February, posted photos of:
***Before and after photos of Esplanade Construction
***Before and after photos of Esplanade Construction

*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
**We now have 327 group participants and more joining each week
**March topics:
***Person killed at Lonsdale and 23rd
***St.Andrews
***DNV Budget
***Spirit Trail East
***Injured person on Westmount
***Broadway bike lanes
***Library cargo bike loan program

*'''North Shore News''' - March
**Interviews with Stephen Lake (story about Spirit Trail) and Heather Drugge (story about cycling safety on 23rd street)
**Column about Healthcare costs and active transportation
**Flurry of letters to the editor about biking
** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1damPbZyPKQ176AHlk3rhk5Zh-EAgGMM&usp=sharing Good map from NSNews showing cycling crashes 2017 to 2021] = Our todo list!
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===

* School programs have commenced with a grade 4/5 Learn to Ride at Canyon Heights in DNV April 4th.
* 2 more LTR programs this spring in DNV
* ERG45 has funding for 2 more LTR this spring in DNV and 1 more in DWV.
* RTR program at CNV this spring (4 schools) but ongoing discussions about continuous funding delayed by staff turnover- new TDM planner.
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* Need an Organizer/coordinator
* Need an Organizer/coordinator
** also qualified Leads& Sweeps
** also qualified Leads& Sweeps
* Why - Objectives
** HUB Evaluation rides
*** with Municipal staff & council along to show problems
*** use Lime or bike shop e-bikes loaners
** Exploration rides
*** group from committee finding possible routes
** Membership rides
*** familiarization people with safe routes on the north shore
* Destinations:
** Welch St bridge to Dundarave
** Maplewoods, Dollarton, Orwell, Lower Mtn Hwy, Brooksbank, Keith, MSP, Riverside loop
** Spirit Trail east of Seymour route - Will
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Latest revision as of 23:09, 25 May 2023

Meeting commenced 6:38 p.m.

  • Attendees in person at NVC Library:
    • Don P - Chair
    • Derrick E
  • Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
    • Ruben S
    • Peter S
    • Peter R
    • Roland S
    • Fiona W
    • Duncan W
    • Will S
    • Chris H
    • Nicolas V
    • Jen W
  • 2 attendees in person, 10 online



Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
  • Mountain highway safety improvements - online until May 14th
    • And Open House Thursday, May 4, 6pm-8pm – Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre, Eagle Room.
    • Some points to consider for the question "Did we miss anything when it comes to cycling? Please tell us about it here.” on the 3rd page.
      • Mountain Hwy is a busy arterial street and thus would require protected bikelanes (not just paint, and not in the Door zone) to be comfortable for most.
        • Traffic speeds often exceed the posted limits
        • The existing bikelanes are fragmented and incomplete, especially near intersections (where most collisions occur)
        • Needs good wayfinding signage
      • People may want to mention the alternative route via Arborlynn - Appin - East 20th - Viewlynn - E 27th.
        • This route is a bit less direct, but has gentler grades and is mostly along quiet residential streets
        • It would be fairly easy and quick to implement. Wayfinding signage + crossing improvements + a uphill bikelane for 1 block on E 20th
  • Ambleside Local Area Plan
    • The engagement process has a series of public workshops but these are all full, you are encouraged to review the three draft options and provide input for Ambleside’s new LAP by email to planambleside@westvancouver.ca
    • There are three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
      • 1. a dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Roya
      • 2. separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village
      • 3. establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.
  • Portside Greenway Survey - online until May 25th
    • This is a City of Vancouver project but connects to 2nd Narrows bridge and used by a lot of North Shore cyclists.
    • Portside Greenway, a 7 km route following the city’s northern edge, spanning between Gastown and the city’s eastern boundary.


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for events
  • Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
    • Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
      • Learn more about how you can loan cargo bikes from West Vancouver Libraries.
      • Peter & Fiona
    • Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
      • Will S(possible), Don, need one more person
    • Fri, Jun 2, 8-10 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
      • Fiona, Paul J
    • Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
      • Don, Rueben
  • Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - June 11th, times??
    • Will S(possible) & Don, need 2 more people (2 shifts)
  • Cargo Bike Race: Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
    • Roland Schigas is chairing
    • First organizing meeting was 02-May-2023
    • Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
    • Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell) + Fiona + Jen


BC MVA Update


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don & Navdeep (HUB HQ)
    • Discussed recent fatality nr Lonsdale & 23rd, Vision Zero and side-guards for trucks.
    • Talked about priorities (HUB's are mid-town connector & NS routes)
    • Discussed Lonsdale becoming a "Complete Street", need to get business and MoTI onside (currently an arterial truck route)
  • Bikelanes vs quiet arterial streets, concerns that streets near Lonsdale would not be AAA.
  • Upcoming: May 24th with Nadia/Sophia and the CNV team

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • May meeting update (held May 3): we received an overview of CNV's zoning bylaw policy (for information purposes only). CNV will be overhauling their zoning bylaws in the coming months, which could have direct and indirect impacts on cycling infrastructure (e.g., bike storage requirements for new builds, encouraging more community amenities to reduce travel distances, etc.). Public engagement on their zoning policy is expected to start in early June.


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - Ingrid has left DNV and we have a meeting May 12th to introduce ourselves to Mac Fitzgerald, who will lead Transportation planning.
  • Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
    • Sent Project Mgr (Ben) comments on updated design for Harbour Ave & Harbour-Main Intersection
      • Generally design is good, but we are pushing for better protection to be added for bikelane on Harbour.
      • will have quick call with Ben on Friday the 5th about a it.
    • DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design starting in the next week or so
  • Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
    • 90% drawings reviewed & commented on, more discussion in the next week.
      • Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
      • Wayfinding signage was included, but missing a couple locations.
  • Mountain Hwy from Lynn Valley Road to Arborlynn
    • Public consultation online until May 14th.
    • Get your comments and input in - major route
    • Public consultation in person May 4th 6-8pm at Karen Magnussen
    • AI: HUB will provide a formal letter with comments
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Will took Heather D & Councillor Katherine Pope on ride along the proposed route.
  • DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library -Duncan (DW)
    • "Report back by staff" underway and expected complete around 01-May-2023
    • DNVPL - Library Board also supported unanimously on 27-Apr. One more hurdle passed.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

  • Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets
    • It is currently planned to proceed just with painted bike lanes and a painted buffer, despite our preference to see buffered bike lanes with delineator poles installed. We suggested to at least put in some kind of physical separation at the beginning of the painted bike lanes.
    • It is planned for DWV staff to present the project to Council on 15 May and we have prepared a HUB letter with qualified support for the project which has been approved for distribution (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f2/2023-05-05_Planned_Bike_Lanes_on_Marine_Drive_between_26th_and_31st_Streets.pdf).
  • Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)
    • Ambleside is a waterfront neighbourhood and commercial centre located on the north shore of the Burrard Inlet, situated between Dundarave and Park Royal. Ambleside’s continued success and long-term vitality are of importance to residents, businesses, visitors, and the entire West Vancouver community.
    • Three options were presented to Council at its February 6, 2023 meeting, where staff were directed to proceed with LAP engagement.
    • The engagement process is now underway this month with a series of public workshops and those unable to register for a workshop, are encouraged to review the three draft options and provide input for Ambleside’s new LAP by email.
    • There are three cycling-related issues that we think need to be considered in the LAP:
  1. A dedicated bikeway between the town centres of Ambleside and Park Royal;
  2. Separating bikes from traffic and pedestrians on the Spirit Trail through Ambleside and a westward extension of the Spirit Trail to connect to Dundarave Village; and
  3. Establishing Slow Streets within and through the LAP boundaries.
    • We plan to draft a HUB letter to input our proposals on these three issues.


Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure- Mike/Don

  • Blind spot where Orwell trail meets MSP-Keith Rd overpass MUP
    • MoTI has painted stop line & warnings, checking if signage is to follow.


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Tragic news of the person killed on 23rd Street (mostly re-tweets and posting of the discussion on the NS News and CBC).
    • More coverage of the DNV budget.
    • Duncan posted about the mess at Phibbs exchange.
    • Duncan posted about Cargo e-bikes at the DNV library as a pilot.
    • Documenting new and existing bike lanes (and related infrastructure). In February, posted photos of:
      • Before and after photos of Esplanade Construction


Group Rides - Who?

  • Need an Organizer/coordinator
    • also qualified Leads& Sweeps


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