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'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
*Completed:
*Completed:
Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don to update
Meeting with CNV Engineering team on May 24th
*Upcoming: May 24th with Nadia/Sophia and the CNV team


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


*Signage requests and links to the Spirit Trail were discussed. A project to complete the Spirit Trail through Lynnmouth Park is anticipated to start engagement and design in 2024, with construction in 2025.
*NVCL cargo bike initiative
**currently discussing adding cargo and accessible bikes with the NVCL.


*Poor signage around construction sites, particularly Esplanade, was discussed. Please email me with any concerns and I will forward to them.
*Marine Main – Eastbound Transit Extension
**We submitted a letter of endorsement for this project


*Cotton/Main WB
*Cotton/Main WB
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*Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
*Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
**''hoping'' to get permit to proceed in July, then start construction prep, there will be a re-engagement process. best case scenario, construction will start by the end of the year.
**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.
**no update on the Midtown Connector

*Cyclist fatality at 23rd and Lonsdale
**The intersection ranked 18th, for volume of collisions on the North Shore during 2017-2021 period
**immediate safety improvement, which include: Introduction of new, no right on red light restrictions implemented at the eastbound and westbound approaches; New green bike box markings in front of the eastbound and westbound stop bars; and,
new single file operation at the intersection approaches. Longer term changes include introducing a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal phase, signal phasing changes, and a fully protected off-road mobility lane on the north side of East 23rd Street, between Lonsdale Avenue and St Georges Avenue (delivered through the Harry Jerome Rec Centre project).


*Upper Levels Greenway
*Upper Levels Greenway
**discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes as 25th is currently the proposed route. This should allow for general mobility improvements around the Lonsdale/highway interchange area
**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
*4th and Chesterfield
**in line to get a bike light but no timeline
**in line to get a bike light


*Chesterfield
*Forbes
**we discussed the increased use of this as a bike lane and its current shortcomings. Anecdotal observations of increased bike use were shared and they agreed that this is a priority route. It should be completed in conjunction with or right after the midtown connector.
**larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation


*Lime bikes
**Please [https://www.cnv.org/streets-transportation/travel-options/ebike-sharing complete the survey] by June 19th at 4 PM. There are a couple of places where you can advocate for bike infrastructure.

*NVCL cargo bike initiative
**on hold waiting for the NVDPL to get up and running

<!--'''Forbes'''
**larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
<!--'''E-Bike Share'''
<!--'''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.
*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'''
<!--'''Marine Main – Eastbound Transit Extension'''
**We submitted a letter of endorsement for this project

<!--'''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:
*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.
**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.

Revision as of 14:54, 1 June 2023

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, using Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob

or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#



General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions

Public Input/Consultations


Goals & Objectives

  • Add Phase 2 top priority Bikeways - current Gaps Map
    • Liaisons to select a one or two for their municipality
  • Communications - any ideas??
  • Recruiting - Fill vacant positions
  • Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy


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
      • Peter & Fiona
    • Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
      • Will S(possible), Don, Nicolas
    • 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
  • 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


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • Completed:

Meeting with CNV Engineering team on May 24th

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

  • Signal timing
    • Please enter intersections of concern here. We will take them to CNV
  • Signage requests and links to the Spirit Trail were discussed. A project to complete the Spirit Trail through Lynnmouth Park is anticipated to start engagement and design in 2024, with construction in 2025.
  • Poor signage around construction sites, particularly Esplanade, was discussed. Please email me with any concerns and I will forward to them.
  • 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
    • hoping to get permit to proceed in July, then start construction prep, there will be a re-engagement process. best case scenario, construction will start by the end of the year.
    • no update on the Midtown Connector
  • Cyclist fatality at 23rd and Lonsdale
    • The intersection ranked 18th, for volume of collisions on the North Shore during 2017-2021 period
    • immediate safety improvement, which include: Introduction of new, no right on red light restrictions implemented at the eastbound and westbound approaches; New green bike box markings in front of the eastbound and westbound stop bars; and,

new single file operation at the intersection approaches. Longer term changes include introducing a Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal phase, signal phasing changes, and a fully protected off-road mobility lane on the north side of East 23rd Street, between Lonsdale Avenue and St Georges Avenue (delivered through the Harry Jerome Rec Centre project).

  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes as 25th is currently the proposed route. This should allow for general mobility improvements around the Lonsdale/highway interchange area
  • 4th and Chesterfield
    • in line to get a bike light
  • Chesterfield
    • we discussed the increased use of this as a bike lane and its current shortcomings. Anecdotal observations of increased bike use were shared and they agreed that this is a priority route. It should be completed in conjunction with or right after the midtown connector.
  • Lime bikes
    • Please complete the survey by June 19th at 4 PM. There are a couple of places where you can advocate for bike infrastructure.
  • NVCL cargo bike initiative
    • on hold waiting for the NVDPL to get up and running

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 - We had a good introductory meeting May 12th with Mac Fitzgerald, who will lead Transportation planning.
  • 2023 Budget
    • Asked Mac how the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated and provided our prioritized project list.
  • 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.
    • DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design in June.
  • Mountain Hwy from Lynn Valley Road to Arborlynn
    • Sent a formal letter with comments.
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report.
  • DNV Library Cargo Bikes at Lynn Valley Library -Duncan (DW)
    • "Report back by staff" to be presented to Council 05-Jun-2023. DW will attend at DNV Hall


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets

  • On 15 May, six of 7 Councilors voted in favour of plans to proceed with painted bike lanes, a painted buffer, green paint at driveways and intersections, and flexible delineators poles on approaches to intersections. Councillor Sharon Thompson voted against the motion because she didn't think that it was safe enough without a physical barrier between cyclists and motorists. Three other councilors who spoke also wanted to see, in the future, some physical barriers between cyclists and motorists.
  • On 25 May, we received an email from Sean O'Sullivan, DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, asking the following questions:
    • From your point of view, as West Vancouver cyclists, is the impact that delineators would have on passing a concern?
    • Is there any concern about the bike lanes not being plowed or debris not being cleared as frequently as it could be without delineators?
    • Would you support us proceeding as planned and only installing the delineators on the approaches to intersections at this time and then allow cyclists to use the bike lanes and get feedback about future improvements?
  • Paul drafted a detailed response, then after receiving input from Mike and Peter, sent a response to Sean on 27 May which included assurance that the work can proceed as planned.

Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)

  • On 9 May, Peter participated in one of the series of public workshops in the afternoon and, in the evening, attended a Positive Voices information session on local area planning. Between the two sessions, he mentioned the following 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.

Taylor Way Local Area Plan (LAP)

  • Paul had a call from DWV Councillor Lambur, who said he is leading the Taylor Way LAP process and is advocating for a comprehensive transit hub at Park Royal North. He would very much like to have HUB as a stakeholder in the planning process. A safer Marine Dr/Taylor Way intersection for AT would be a key element in the planning.

Go by Bike Week celebration station on 29 May

  • The location was on the grass beside the Spirit Trail at 13th Street and the event was sponsored by the DWV.
  • Peter was one of two HUB North Shore volunteers, the other being Fiona Walsh from the City of North Van. There were two HUB arrangers that brought all of the supplies and equipment and manned the HUB tent. There was also a bike mechanic and reps from Lime e-bike share.
  • There were 172 people on bicycles passing by the station. Here is the tabulated list documenting the numbers of riders, directions, sex and number of e-bikes recorded at the station: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a2/GBBWW_tally_sheet_Argyle_and_13th_29_May_23_final.pdf

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.
  • 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.


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
  • Facebook(Heather)
  • North Shore News - May


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.


Group Rides - Who?

  • Need an Organizer/coordinator
    • 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


Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter

  • Currently active:
    • West Van
      • ????
    • CNV
      • ????
    • DNV
      • Don to talk to Chard Development about an upcoming project.


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.



Social (Beer!!)

  • Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
    • Any and all are welcome - whether at the Library or online!