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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).


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Meeting commenced 6:38 p.m.
or by Phone: +1 587-977-8033‬ PIN: ‪290 663 905‬#


Attendees in person at NVC Library:
*Don Piercy - Chair,
*Paul Janzen - Vice Chair,
*Derrick E,
*Heather D,
*Erika R,
*Eddie W (1st meeting)
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Attendees on-line via Google Meets:
*Laurie & Graham P,
*Peter S,
*Paul S,
*Fiona W,
*Nicolas V (1st meeting).


7 attendees in person, 6 online




===General===
* Agenda additions - none
* Introductions


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* set up meeting with MLAs - Don
1 General
**Topics to cover
2 Public Input/Consultations
*** Overview of HUB and North Shore Committee's Goals & Activities
3 Goals & Objectives
*** Incentives for e-Bikes
4 Events
*** Current NS MoTI projects
5 City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia
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6 District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don
===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
7 District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
8 Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don
**Lynn Valley Road improvements survey. Need link.
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!!)
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!!
Upper Lynn Valley Road - Peters to Dempsey
Continuing the Safety improvements including bikelanes, that were installed on Lynn Valley Rd between the Town Centre (Mtn Hwy) and Peters Rd in 2022.
Link to the Survey now open until June 5th, 2023 (~5 mins, 6 webpages with mostly multiple choice)
Click for more details and suggested responses
E-Bike Share Pilot Program survey
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.
Link to the Survey now open until Monday, June 19 at 4pm. (Very quick, takes less than 5 min, only 3 pages, multiple choice)
Click for more details and suggested responses


===Events ===
* Go By Bike Week
**Thanks to Nicolas, Fiona, Peter & for staffing the Celebration stations!


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


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


* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
Events
** Roland Schigas is chairing
Need a coordinator/organizer for events
** First organizing meeting was 02-May-2023
Spring Go By Bike Week. - May 29th to June 4th
** Date provisionally planned for 26-Aug-2023
Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell)
Peter & Fiona
** <span style="color:#44AAAA">We need 2 more committee members</span> - who will join us?
Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
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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
Spring Spokes Community Ride - June 4, 2-5
meet at 1:30 pm at Shipyards Square.
Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - June 11th, 11-3
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 ===
* [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
===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
* May 24th meeting with Sophia and the CNV team
CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings
**Casano overpass is somewhat stalled while various parties iron out details.
** Lime bike survey Need link.
** Please ensure you copy Sophia and Nadia on any correspondence with CNV.
** Grand Boulevard signage is somewhat ambiguous. Needs signage update.


=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
Completed:
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Ingrid has left DNV.Mac Fitzgerald will lead Transportation planning. Hiring anther planner for Spirit Trail extension.
Meeting with CNV Engineering team on May 24th
** Liaisons working to find our how the $4.5M + $3M will be allocated and to which Cycling related projects.
** Details of the ST extension plans may be forthcoming.


===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond


'''Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets approved by council''
Signal timing
*Plastic bollards will be installed to delineate the bike lane. Hub had recommended separated bike lane; however, this is seen as a good compromise.
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 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


'''Taylor & Marine drive. Improvements are being discussed to accommodate high speed bus service at Park Royal North. This is a great opportunity for Hub to provide input.'''
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.


===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure- Mike/Don===


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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" 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.


===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather===
*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''


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


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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.
**Heathers article about spirit trail extension published in NS News.
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 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)


===Schools - Paul Janzen===
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)


* 4 schools have had programs, 1 to go.
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.
* 1 West Van school done with funding from Everyone Rides 4/5 provincial program.
Go by Bike Week celebration station on 29 May


*Meeting adjourned 8:04 p.m.
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.




===Social (Beer!!)===
Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather
*Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
**Any and all are welcome - whether at the Library or online!
Twitter (Rueben)
Highlighted issue with lack of detour on Esplanade during paving
Published HUB letter about Marine Drive, 26th to 31st
Advertised surveys for:
Mt Hwy safety improvement
Vancouver Portside Greenway
Lynn Valley Road
Advertised Go By Bike Week, focusing on North Shore events


Facebook(Heather)
North Shore News - May
Move On: Interesting decisions to be made extending Spirit Trail to Deep Cove


Schools - Paul Janzen
Canyon Heights, Lynnmour, Braemar done so far.
Irwin Park in West Van last week. Funds came from MOTI ERG 4/5 program.
MOTI funding is sometimes used for anomaly areas such as White Rock, UBC, Bowen Island.


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
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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!

Latest revision as of 01:41, 7 June 2023




Meeting commenced 6:38 p.m.

Attendees in person at NVC Library:

  • Don Piercy - Chair,
  • Paul Janzen - Vice Chair,
  • Derrick E,
  • Heather D,
  • Erika R,
  • Eddie W (1st meeting)


Attendees on-line via Google Meets:

  • Laurie & Graham P,
  • Peter S,
  • Paul S,
  • Fiona W,
  • Nicolas V (1st meeting).

7 attendees in person, 6 online


General

  • Agenda additions - none
  • Introductions

Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
    • Lynn Valley Road improvements survey. Need link.

Events

  • Go By Bike Week
    • Thanks to Nicolas, Fiona, Peter & for staffing the Celebration stations!
  • 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

  • May 24th meeting with Sophia and the CNV team
    • Casano overpass is somewhat stalled while various parties iron out details.
    • Lime bike survey Need link.
    • Please ensure you copy Sophia and Nadia on any correspondence with CNV.
    • Grand Boulevard signage is somewhat ambiguous. Needs signage update.

District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - Ingrid has left DNV.Mac Fitzgerald will lead Transportation planning. Hiring anther planner for Spirit Trail extension.
    • Liaisons working to find our how the $4.5M + $3M will be allocated and to which Cycling related projects.
    • Details of the ST extension plans may be forthcoming.

District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

'Bike lanes on Marine Drive between 26th and 31st Streets approved by council

  • Plastic bollards will be installed to delineate the bike lane. Hub had recommended separated bike lane; however, this is seen as a good compromise.

Taylor & Marine drive. Improvements are being discussed to accommodate high speed bus service at Park Royal North. This is a great opportunity for Hub to provide input.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure- Mike/Don


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.


  • Facebook(Heather)
    • Heathers article about spirit trail extension published in NS News.

Schools - Paul Janzen

  • 4 schools have had programs, 1 to go.
  • 1 West Van school done with funding from Everyone Rides 4/5 provincial program.
  • Meeting adjourned 8:04 p.m.


Social (Beer!!)

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