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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 https://meet.google.com/myr-xmnd-iob]


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


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5 City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia
* Agenda additions
6 District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don
* Introductions
7 District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
8 Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
9 Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
10 Schools - Paul Janzen
11 Group Rides - Who?
12 Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter
13 Translink - Antje
14 Social (Beer!!)
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General
* set up meeting with MLAs - Don
Agenda additions -None-
**Topics to cover
Introductions
*** Overview of HUB and North Shore Committee's Goals & Activities
Public Input/Consultations
*** Incentives for e-Bikes
Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
*** Current NS MoTI projects
Upper Lynn Valley Road - Peters to Dempsey
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Continuing the Safety improvements including bikelanes, that were installed on Lynn Valley Rd between the Town Centre (Mtn Hwy) and Peters Rd in 2022.
===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
Link to the Survey now open until June 5th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
Click for more details and suggested responses
* [https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/mountain-highway-safety-improvements '''Mountain highway safety improvements''' - online until May 14th]
E-Bike Share Pilot Program survey
** And Open House Thursday, May 4, 6pm-8pm – Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre, Eagle Room.
The City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and District of West Vancouver would like to learn about your experience with the Lime e-bike share pilot program.
** 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.
Link to the Survey now open until Monday, June 19 at 4pm. (Very quick, takes less than 5 min, only 3 pages, multiple choice)
***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.
Click for more details and suggested responses
****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
*[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.
**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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===Events ===
Goals & Objectives
* Need a coordinator/organizer for events
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


* [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???


* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Spring Go By Bike Week''']. - May 29th to June 4th
Events
**Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
Need a coordinator/organizer for events
***Learn more about how you can loan cargo bikes from West Vancouver Libraries.
Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
*** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 people</span>
Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
**Tue, May 30, 7-9 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
Peter & Fiona
*** <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
Will S(possible), Don, Nicolas
*** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 2 people</span>
Fri, Jun 2, 8-10 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
**Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
Fiona, Paul J
*** Don, <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 1 more person</span>
Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
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Don, Rueben
**Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch -
Spring Spokes Community Ride - June 4, 2-5
*** ????
meet at 1:30 pm at Shipyards Square.
** Mon, xxx 4-6 PM - Lions gate bridge - NE Side
Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - June 11th, 11-3
*** Paul & Peter
Will S(possible) & Don, need 2 more people (2 shifts)
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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


* [https://fb.me/e/UvJQdMn0 '''Spring Spokes Community Ride'''] - June 4, 2-5


* '''Blueridge Good Neighbour Day''' - June 11th, times??
City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia
** <span style="color:#44AAAA">need 4 people (2 shifts)</span>
CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings


* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
Completed:
** Roland Schigas is chairing
Meeting with CNV Engineering team on May 24th
** First organizing meeting was 02-May-2023
** Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell)
** <span style="color:#44AAAA">We need 2 more committee members</span> - who will join us?
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===BC MVA Update ===
Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond
* [https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MOTI0046-000449 BC Government press release]
* [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]
* actions people can take?
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
Signal timing
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
Please enter intersections of concern here. We will take them to CNV
*Completed:
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.
Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don to update
Poor signage around construction sites, particularly Esplanade, was discussed. Please email me with any concerns and I will forward to them.
*Upcoming: May 24th with Nadia/Sophia and the CNV team
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 improvements, 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; 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


'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
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.
*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
District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don
**We submitted a letter of endorsement for this project
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" returned, for presentation at council 05-Jun: https://app.dnv.org/OpenDocument/Default.aspx?docNum=6020347
Staff do not recommend doing this pilot through the library due to insurance/liability risks
Staff present an alternative method of RFP, 3rd party contract - which if it proceeds will make the timetable 2024.


*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
District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
**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.
Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 25th and 31st Streets


*Upper Levels Greenway
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.
**lots of interest in the route along 25th; will need spurs to other amenities like schools
On 25 May, we received an email from Sean O'Sullivan, DWV Senior Manager, Roads & Transportation, asking the following questions:
**discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes
From your point of view, as West Vancouver cyclists, is the impact that delineators would have on passing a concern?
**need to clarify how this will cross the highway on/off ramps.
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 it to Sean on 27 May which included assurance that the work can proceed as planned - https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/2/2e/2023-05-27_Paul_Stott_email_to_Sean_O%27Sullivan.pdf.
On 28 May, Sean responded to Paul with an interesting email containing data on traffic collisions on Marine Drive between 2016 and 2021 and traffic count data on the 2900 block of Marine Drive.
He provided two tables with ICBC collision information which can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a2/Collisions_on_Marine_Drive_-_2016_to_2021.pdf.
The traffic count data can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/f/f1/2900_block_Marine_Drive_traffic_count_March_2-8_2023.pdf
He said: "Over the last 6 years that we have information for, there have been 40 collisions involving cyclists. In general there appear to be about 6 collisions involving cyclists per year along Marine Drive. 2017 appears to be an anomaly with 17 collisions involving cyclists."
He also said: "It appears that 7 of the collisions that occurred are between 25th and 31st where we are going to be installing marked bike lanes. In addition, in 2024 the District is going to make improvements to the Marine Dr/31st St intersection and upgraded the signal from a pedestrian signal to a full traffic signal. Three of the cyclist collisions occurred at that intersection."
Finally, on the planned bike lane painting he said: "Our line painting contractor is scheduled to eradicate the existing lines on Marine Drive on Sunday June 11 and start painting the new lines on Monday June 12. The intent is to have the lane lines and the centre line recessed reflectors installed by June 16."
Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP)


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


*Forbes
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.
**larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
Go by Bike Week celebration station on 29 May


<!--'''E-Bike Share'''
The location was on the grass beside the Spirit Trail at 13th Street and the event was sponsored by the DWV.
*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.
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.


<!--'''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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Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
*Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
*Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
Twitter (Rueben)
*Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
Highlighted issue with lack of detour on Esplanade during paving
*Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
Published HUB letter about Marine Drive, 26th to 31st
*Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
Advertised surveys for:
'''Upper Levels Greenway'''
Mt Hwy safety improvement
*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]
Vancouver Portside Greenway
Esplanade
Lynn Valley Road
*cycling and pedestrian infrastructure should be finished by end of year; green paint may be delayed until spring
Advertised Go By Bike Week, focusing on North Shore events
*still waiting for temporary push button at 3rd and Forbes


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


<!--'''Community Wellbeing Strategy'''
Facebook(Heather)
*Engagement for draft strategy will be in mid/late June; in parallel with the Climate & Environment Strategy
North Shore News - May
*Final strategies to be presented to Council in September
Move On: Interesting decisions to be made extending Spirit Trail to Deep Cove
*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'''
Schools - Paul Janzen
*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.
Canyon Heights, Lynnmour, Braemar done so far.
*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
Irwin Park in West Van last week. Funds came from MOTI ERG 4/5 program.
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf
MOTI funding is sometimes used for anomaly areas such as White Rock, UBC, Bowen Island.


'''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
*Staff are still working through the permitting process with MoTI and First Nations. Construction anticipated in 2023.
'''Cotton-Main St Bridge Over Lynn Creek'''
*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. -->
<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
*The pilot allows privately-owned e-scooters for personal use on local streets, paved multi-use pathways, and in mobility lanes. E-scooter share programs will not be permitted at this time.
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters -->
<!--'''The Shipyards Strategy (no update)'''
*https://letstalk.cnv.org/theshipyards
*Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
*‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
**More bike parking
**Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
**Separation of walking & cycling
**Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
*Connected to the Waterfront Transportation Network Survey? (December 2021)-->
<!--'''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'''
*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 ===
Group Rides - Who?
*'''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.
Need an Organizer/coordinator
*'''2023 Budget'''
also qualified Leads& Sweeps
** Liaisons working to find our how the $4.5M + $3M will be allocated and to which Cycling related projects.
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


*'''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 a couple issue this week.
** DNV will be gathering Public Input (online) on the design starting in the next week or so


* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter
** Requested a copy of the design to review
Currently active:
** Waiting for approval from MoTI
West Van
????
CNV
????
DNV
Don to talk to Chard Development about an upcoming project.


* '''Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail'''
** 90% drawings reviewed & commented on
*** Trail needs a curb letdown at Whitely
*** Wayfinding signage was included, but missing a couple locations.


* '''Mountain Hwy from Lynn Valley Road to Arborlynn'''
Translink - Antje
** Public consultation online until May 14th.
Smart Lockers at Lonsdale Quay
** Get your comments and input in - major route
Standing Bike locks are operational - free for 1st 24 hours!.
** Public consultation in person May 4th 6-8pm at Karen Magnussen
lock frame and one wheel. Look quite sturdy.
** Should we provide a formal letter with comments??
Bike Boxes are still behind construction fence.
Phibbs Exchange upgrades are still on hold.


* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** 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)
** "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.
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* '''Wayfinding signage''':
Social (Beer!!)
** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage around the new Keith/Mt Seymour overpass, but not all.
Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
** Requested design for Kirkstone/Rufus/Brooksbank
Any and all are welcome - whether at the Library or online!
** 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===

'''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.
* '''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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===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

*'''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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===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
**
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===Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter===
*Currently active:
** West Van
*** ????
**CNV
*** ????
** DNV
*** Don to talk to Chard Development about an upcoming project.
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* 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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===Social (Beer!!)===
*Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
**Any and all are welcome - whether at the Library or online!

Revision as of 15:55, 5 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

  • 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
  • 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.


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
      • Learn more about how you can loan cargo bikes from West Vancouver Libraries.
      • need 2 people
    • Tue, May 30, 7-9 AM - Lionsgate Hospital (Hope Centre) - 13th - Vancouver Coastal Health
      • need 2 people
    • Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
      • need 2 people
    • Fri, Jun 2, 4-6 PM - Museum of North Vancouver - Esplande - CNV
      • Don, need 1 more person
  • Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - June 11th, times??
    • need 4 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)
    • We need 2 more committee members - who will join us?


BC MVA Update


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • Completed:

Meeting with Mayor Buchanan, April 28th - Don to update

  • 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 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

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.
  • 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
    • 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 a couple issue this week.
    • 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
    • 90% drawings reviewed & commented on
      • 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
    • Should we provide a formal letter with comments??
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • 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)
    • "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.
  • 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)
    • 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
  • 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
    • Good map from NSNews showing cycling crashes 2017 to 2021 = Our todo list!


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.



Social (Beer!!)

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