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* '''Are there any currently open?'''
* '''Are there any currently open?'''
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/climate-action/climate-environment-strategy CNV Climate & Environment Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
**[https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/social-planning/community-wellbeing CNV Community Wellbeing Strategy] - Survey by Oct 6
**[https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/accessibility-plan-2023-2026 DNV Accessibility Plan, 2023-2026] - any cycling related input?

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* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions]]
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* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
* Ensure Cycling Priorities are in DWV's Transportation Strategy
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* Need a coordinator/organizer for events
* Need a coordinator/organizer for events


* '''Cargo Bike Race''': [http://drtvancouver.ca/ Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)], 26-Aug-2023
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** Success! 9 participants. Was fun! Was informative.
* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Spring Go By Bike Week''']. - May 29th to June 4th
** Roland Schigas will give a report on how it went
** Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
** Big thanks to Volunteers = Roland, Duncan, Fiona & Jen
*** Peter & Fiona
** Sponsor: [https://www.ourgreenway.ca/ Our Greenway] (Sam Starr + Darnell)
** Wed, May 31, 7-9 AM - Second Narrows Bridge - NE off ramp - DNV
** and Partners: Harvest Project, HUB, North Shore Emergency Management, Reckless Cycles and RONA
*** 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 - Esplanade - CNV
*** Don, Reuben
** Thu, Oct 6 4-6 PM - Spirit Trail at 1st and Welch -
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* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
** Date: 26-Aug-2023
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell) + Fiona + Jen
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* [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/veloversary-a-quarter-century-of-impact-tickets-680535950347?aff=oddtdtcreator '''HUB Cycling's 25th VeloVersary party'''] - Sat, Sep 9, 2023 2:30-5:00 PM
===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
** Confederation Seniors Centre, 4585 Albert Street, Burnaby
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
** Is anyone driving there and can give someone a lift?
*Completed meetings
**Met with Laura at Pooni Group to discuss Capilano Mall redevelopment, July 11th
**Met with CNV Engineers to discuss priorities for St. Andrew's from HUB's perspective


* [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hub-vancouverubc-lc-social-ride-richmond-tickets-636299959307 '''Vancouver/UBC Local Committee ride'''] - Sunday, Sept 24 11:00-15:00
'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
** from Riley Park (near Nat Bailey Stadium) to Steveston and back - about 50km
*R2 improvements
** It's our intention to grab lunch(ish) in Steveston before turning around and coming back. The route is essentially Ontario to the Canada Line Bridge, work our way over to Railway, down to Steveston, and then back up Shell Rd and back across the Canada Line Bridge.
**construction has started at Kennard Ave for the transit and cycling improvements, so riders should be aware of loose materials and changing traffic control
** Please [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hub-vancouverubc-lc-social-ride-richmond-tickets-636299959307 register at Eventbrite] so we have an idea of how many people will be riding, and so that everyone can e-sign the waiver.

*Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
**still waiting on permit
**no update on the Midtown Connector

*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
**bike light and bump outs are currently being constructed

*St. Andrew's
**update [https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/changes-penned-for-st-andrews-avenue-cnv-7319782 here] from the NSNews

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**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.

<!--*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).

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**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:
**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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*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.

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*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
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. -->
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*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)-->
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*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 way-finding 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 ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Need to setup a meeting in August.
** Demetra just joined DNV's Transportation planning team.

*'''2023 Budget'''
** How the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated
*** Mountain Highway Safety Study - public engagement in the fall
*** Construction funds were also released for:
**** Main Street (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** Marine Drive (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** portions of the Lynn Valley TC-Lynn CreekTC (eastern) route (2025) - HUB NS top priority
**** more to come soon.

*'''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. - now overdue
* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
* '''Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
** Duncan has started an initiative to direct these bikes to charitable organizations on NS & MetroVan. Stay tuned.


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* '''Mountain Hwy from Lynn Valley Road to Arborlynn'''
** Sent a formal letter with comments.

* '''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.
*** Also raised issue of locations for garbage cans
** Asked for construction timeline

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

* '''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.

* '''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

* '''Proposed Blueridge trail'''
** Eric Godot Andersen from the Blueridge Community Association will provide an outline of progress to date.


* '''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.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===

'''Westmount Road'''
*Construction has resumed on Westmout Road with the removal of the traffic circle and installation of speed humps.
'''Marine Drive, 25th- 31st'''
*Painted lanes, along with delineator installations and green paint at street intersection are completed 26th to 31st.
*Signs to follow by the District workforce.
*The section from 25th-26th is still subject to consultation with frontage owners.
'''10 July presentation on 30 km/hr speed limit zones to Council by Sean O'Sullivan who was introduced by director, Jenn Moller'''
*Council agreed that a blanket 30km/h restriction is ‘not justified’ as surveys apparently do not reveal excessive vehicle speeds in local neighbourhoods.
*Council passed a motion with the following recommendations that relate primarily to automobiles such as the following:
**allocated funding for the 30 km/hr Speed Reduction Initiative be redirected towards the implementation of an ongoing annual School Safety Assessment Program to identify safety and mobility improvement opportunities around all schools in the District;
**staff be directed to develop a traffic calming policy and program to target specific locations where data (speed, collision, West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD)) shows there is a speed or congestion-related safety concern;
**staff be directed to undertake an assessment of the intersections within the District’s road network to identify the highest collision rates and the intersections with the greatest benefitting potential of road safety improvements; and
**staff report back to Council with an update in Q2 of 2024.
'''Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP) presentation to Council on 24 July'''
*staff gave a presentation on the Engagement Summary, Proposed Framework, and Next Steps
*Council accepted the staff report for information which contains 8 recommendations including the following:
**THAT staff prepare a Communications and Engagement Plan and meet with the Community Engagement Committee (CEC) in September or October 2023 for input on future engagement; and
**THAT Engineering & Transportation staff prepare an accompanying Ambleside Transportation Plan.
*appended to the staff report was a letter from Jenn Moller, director of Engineering & Transportation that was entitled: "Summary for Ambleside Transportation Plan Phase 1"
* There was one specific section of the letter devoted to cycling which can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/4/45/2023-07-11_Summary_for_Ambleside_Transportation_Plan_Phase_1.pdf
*Of significance was this sentence: "Improvements to create AAA bicycle facilities along Bellevue Avenue should therefore be a high priority for future development of the active transportation network."
'''Planned meeting with Jenn Moller and staff on 8 August'''
*Paul, Peter, and Mike have been invited to this meeting, which we expect to focus on the transportation plan for the Ambleside Local Area Plan.
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===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 1a mostly complete - new peripheral bus stops & sidewalks
**Phase 1b starting - closure of eastbound off-ramp and east sidewalk for new drainage pipe
*** East sidewalk closed until Aug-25th, west sidewalk is bi-directional detour and hazardous
***Global news did an interview with Erin (HUB's Executive Director) about the bridge and detours
*** Only good news is the MUP on south side of main will get improved (widened and flattened)
** Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
*** North side of main will be walk-your-bike south of Phibbs exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
*** The connection between Orwell and south side of Main should be open, but has walk-your-bike section west of Phibbs exchange.
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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)
** Checked out new MUP on Orwell St (July 10th, before recent construction changes)
** Posted photos of partially complete Marine Drive bike lane between 25th and 31st Street
** Notices for Phibbs construction (and closure of east side of Ironworkers Bridge)
** Upcoming for August:
*** Orwell and Phibbs Exchange
*** Bike Boxes by Quay

*'''Facebook'''(Heather)

*'''North Shore News''' - July
** [https://www.nsnews.com/driving/west-van-to-target-high-concern-areas-with-road-safety-plan-7274156 West Van to target high-concern areas with road safety plan]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/major-work-happening-on-north-shore-transit-corridor-7305494 Major work happening on North Shore transit corridor]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/west-vancouver-crash-commercial-trucker-electric-skateboard-rider-dead-police-say-7302589 Crash with commercial trucker leaves electric skateboard rider dead, West Vancouver police say]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/changes-penned-for-st-andrews-avenue-cnv-7319782 City of North Van tweaks controversial St. Andrews Avenue changes]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/heads-up-north-vancouver-off-ramp-and-ironworkers-sidewalk-closing-for-construction-7323685 Heads up: North Vancouver off-ramp and Ironworkers sidewalk closing for construction]


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===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.
* Duncan (DW) wants to start a "school streets" at Lynn Valley EL. Some discussions already started. DW discuss with Paul.

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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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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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===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 ===
* Need a coordinator/organizer for events


* [https://bikehub.ca/bike-events/go-by-bike-week '''Fall Go By Bike Week''']. Oct 16-29, 2023
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** Mon, May 29, 4-6 PM - 13th and Argyle - Ambleside park entrance - DWV
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* '''Cargo Bike Race''': Disaster Relief Trial (DRT)
** Roland Schigas is chairing
** Date: 26-Aug-2023
** Volunteers = Duncan + Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell) + Fiona + Jen
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===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===
===City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia===

*NO UPDATES for August.

'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
*Completed meetings
*Completed meetings
**Met with Laura at Pooni Group to discuss Capilano Mall redevelopment, July 11th
**Met with CNV Engineers to discuss priorities for St. Andrew's from HUB's perspective


'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Don ===
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Need to setup a meeting in August.
*'''Meeting with Staff''' - Have proposed meetings in Sep for both Spirit Trail & Marine Drive @ Capilano Road.
** Met with Heather McCauley on Lynn Valley Safeway redevelopment
** Demetra just joined DNV's Transportation planning team.
** will meet with transportation planners (Mac & Demetra) in September to review infrastructure Gaps and HUB's priorities.

*** Will also discuss need to have our input at concept and 30% design stages, as reviewing 90% designs is too late for significant changes/improvements.
*'''2023 Budget'''
*'''2023 Budget'''
** How the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated
** How the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated
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**** Main Street (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** Main Street (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** Marine Drive (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** Marine Drive (2024) - HUB NS top priority
**** portions of the Lynn Valley TC-Lynn CreekTC (eastern) route (2025) - HUB NS top priority
**** portions of the Lynn Valley TC-Lynn Creek TC (eastern) route (2025) - HUB NS top priority
**** more to come soon.
**** more to come soon.


* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
* '''Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow'''
** Received a copy of the design, but we responded with several issues:
** Received a copy of the design, but we responded with several issues:
*** Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to Tatlow
*** Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
*** Bikes share the bus+right turn lane west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue.
*** Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
*** The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
*** The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
*** the slip-lane/aaa west of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
*** The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
** Have asked for a follow up meeting.
** Have asked for a follow up meeting.

*'''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. - now overdue


* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
* '''Spirit Trail, East of Seymour''' planning:
** Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
** Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)


* '''Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
*'''Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows'''
** Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024
** Duncan has started an initiative to direct these bikes to charitable organizations on NS & MetroVan. Stay tuned.
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* '''Old/Used Bikes diverted from NS Transfer Station'''
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** Sent a formal letter with comments.
** Sent a formal letter with comments.
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** Staff present an alternative method of RFP, 3rd party contract - which if it proceeds will make the timetable 2024.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===


'''8 August meeting with DWV Transportation staff'''
'''Westmount Road'''
*I met online with director, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Kwan.
*Construction has resumed on Westmout Road with the removal of the traffic circle and installation of speed humps.
*Phase 1 construction continues on Westmount Road and planning for the 31st and Marine intersection is to begin this fall.
'''Marine Drive, 25th- 31st'''
*Consultations with residents on 2500 Marine Drive re north-side bike lane to proceed this fall.
*Painted lanes, along with delineator installations and green paint at street intersection are completed 26th to 31st.
*Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP):
*Signs to follow by the District workforce.
**The Transportation Plan will focus on the village centre and will consider the results of the public engagement process to begin in September.
*The section from 25th-26th is still subject to consultation with frontage owners.
**It is expected that the LAP will be adopted before the higher level mobility plan for the District.
'''10 July presentation on 30 km/hr speed limit zones to Council by Sean O'Sullivan who was introduced by director, Jenn Moller'''
**Bellevue Ave will likely be a focus in the LAP Transportation Plan and the 30 km/hr speed limit will remain.
*Council agreed that a blanket 30km/h restriction is ‘not justified’ as surveys apparently do not reveal excessive vehicle speeds in local neighbourhoods.
*The final engineering drawings for the Hadden Drive to Westcot Road Multi-Use-Path will be available in September.
*Council passed a motion with the following recommendations that relate primarily to automobiles such as the following:
*Jenn has not yet met with Rick Amantea, so our proposal for a Spirit Trail bypass through or near Park Royal South has not advanced and is complicated by plans for the development of the adjoining Squamish Nation lands.
**allocated funding for the 30 km/hr Speed Reduction Initiative be redirected towards the implementation of an ongoing annual School Safety Assessment Program to identify safety and mobility improvement opportunities around all schools in the District;
*Andy Kwan wants feedback on the new etiquette signage (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/0e/Etiquette_sgn_on_the_Spirit_Trail_2023-08-31_IMG_4815.jpg) on the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and Park Royal.
**staff be directed to develop a traffic calming policy and program to target specific locations where data (speed, collision, West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD)) shows there is a speed or congestion-related safety concern;
*I raised again the possibility of a bike path from the new Park Royal South Gateway Residences development along the path on the south side of Marine Drive from Taylor Way to the Capilano Pacific Trail which would give cyclists a safer route between the new development and both the Spirit Trail and entering onto Lions Gate Bridge via the eastbound Marine Drive bridge over the Capilano River. I was told that West Van owns the adjacent property, so this may be a possibility.
**staff be directed to undertake an assessment of the intersections within the District’s road network to identify the highest collision rates and the intersections with the greatest benefitting potential of road safety improvements; and
*After asking a question, I was reminded that the decision about separating cyclists from pedestrians on the Spirit Trail between 14th and 16th Street would be part of the Ambleside Waterfront Plan (Council motion in 2018) which will eventually be addressed by Council, probably after the last private property is acquired by the District.
**staff report back to Council with an update in Q2 of 2024.
*I also asked about our proposed bike loops through Ambleside and Dundarave and Jenn suggested that we should approach Council with our proposals.
'''Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP) presentation to Council on 24 July'''
*Sean was receptive to my invitation for us to take him on a bike ride through Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal. He would be interested in riding around one of the bike loops. Paul is not available until the end of September, so I am gong to suggest to Sean that we plan a ride during the last week of September.
*staff gave a presentation on the Engagement Summary, Proposed Framework, and Next Steps
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*Council accepted the staff report for information which contains 8 recommendations including the following:
**THAT staff prepare a Communications and Engagement Plan and meet with the Community Engagement Committee (CEC) in September or October 2023 for input on future engagement; and
**THAT Engineering & Transportation staff prepare an accompanying Ambleside Transportation Plan.
*appended to the staff report was a letter from Jenn Moller, director of Engineering & Transportation that was entitled: "Summary for Ambleside Transportation Plan Phase 1"
* There was one specific section of the letter devoted to cycling which can be seen at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/4/45/2023-07-11_Summary_for_Ambleside_Transportation_Plan_Phase_1.pdf
*Of significance was this sentence: "Improvements to create AAA bicycle facilities along Bellevue Avenue should therefore be a high priority for future development of the active transportation network."
'''Planned meeting with Jenn Moller and staff on 8 August'''
*Paul, Peter, and Mike have been invited to this meeting, which we expect to focus on the transportation plan for the Ambleside Local Area Plan.
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===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don===
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*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''
*''let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.''
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
** Posted about new bike storage boxes near the Quay
** Checked out new MUP on Orwell St (July 10th, before recent construction changes)
** Promoted the Cargo Bike Race (Disaster Relief Trials) and re-tweeted photos from the event
** Posted photos of partially complete Marine Drive bike lane between 25th and 31st Street
** Posted photos of the blockage of the bike lane at the east end of the Low Road (Marine-Main R2 RabidBus construction)
** Notices for Phibbs construction (and closure of east side of Ironworkers Bridge)
** Posted photos of the opened east side (northbound) Iron Workers Bridge and path on the south side of Main St. (across from Phibbs Exchange).
** Upcoming for August:
** Upcoming for Sept:
*** Orwell and Phibbs Exchange
*** Bike Boxes by Quay
*** Bike Detour on Orwell St (Phibbs Construction)


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)


*'''North Shore News''' - July
*'''North Shore News''' - August
** [https://www.nsnews.com/driving/west-van-to-target-high-concern-areas-with-road-safety-plan-7274156 West Van to target high-concern areas with road safety plan]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-sports/mock-disaster-race-shows-resiliency-of-cargo-bikes-7483695 Mock disaster race shows resiliency of cargo bikes, organizer says]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/major-work-happening-on-north-shore-transit-corridor-7305494 Major work happening on North Shore transit corridor]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/west-vancouver-crash-commercial-trucker-electric-skateboard-rider-dead-police-say-7302589 Crash with commercial trucker leaves electric skateboard rider dead, West Vancouver police say]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/changes-penned-for-st-andrews-avenue-cnv-7319782 City of North Van tweaks controversial St. Andrews Avenue changes]
** [https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/heads-up-north-vancouver-off-ramp-and-ironworkers-sidewalk-closing-for-construction-7323685 Heads up: North Vancouver off-ramp and Ironworkers sidewalk closing for construction]
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
* West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
* Canyon Heights, Lynnmour, Braemar done so far.
* Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.
* 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.
* Duncan (DW) wants to start a "school streets" at Lynn Valley EL. Some discussions already started. DW discuss with Paul.
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Latest revision as of 00:45, 6 October 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
  • ____
  • DW: Limiting Car Parking. What levers do we have? Discussion.


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for events
  • Cargo Bike Race: Disaster Relief Trial (DRT), 26-Aug-2023
    • Success! 9 participants. Was fun! Was informative.
    • Roland Schigas will give a report on how it went
    • Big thanks to Volunteers = Roland, Duncan, Fiona & Jen
    • Sponsor: Our Greenway (Sam Starr + Darnell)
    • and Partners: Harvest Project, HUB, North Shore Emergency Management, Reckless Cycles and RONA
  • Vancouver/UBC Local Committee ride - Sunday, Sept 24 11:00-15:00
    • from Riley Park (near Nat Bailey Stadium) to Steveston and back - about 50km
    • It's our intention to grab lunch(ish) in Steveston before turning around and coming back. The route is essentially Ontario to the Canada Line Bridge, work our way over to Railway, down to Steveston, and then back up Shell Rd and back across the Canada Line Bridge.
    • Please register at Eventbrite so we have an idea of how many people will be riding, and so that everyone can e-sign the waiver.


City of North Vancouver - Nadia/Sophia

  • NO UPDATES for August.

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • Completed meetings

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

  • R2 improvements
    • construction has started at Kennard Ave for the transit and cycling improvements, so riders should be aware of loose materials and changing traffic control
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass/Midtown Connector
    • still waiting on permit
    • no update on the Midtown Connector
  • 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
    • bike light and bump outs are currently being constructed
  • St. Andrew's
    • update here from the NSNews

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 - Have proposed meetings in Sep for both Spirit Trail & Marine Drive @ Capilano Road.
    • Met with Heather McCauley on Lynn Valley Safeway redevelopment
    • will meet with transportation planners (Mac & Demetra) in September to review infrastructure Gaps and HUB's priorities.
      • Will also discuss need to have our input at concept and 30% design stages, as reviewing 90% designs is too late for significant changes/improvements.
  • 2023 Budget
    • How the extra $4.5M + $3M AT funding will be allocated
      • Mountain Highway Safety Study - public engagement in the fall
      • Construction funds were also released for:
        • Main Street (2024) - HUB NS top priority
        • Marine Drive (2024) - HUB NS top priority
        • portions of the Lynn Valley TC-Lynn Creek TC (eastern) route (2025) - HUB NS top priority
        • more to come soon.
  • Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
    • Received a copy of the design, but we responded with several issues:
      • Scope has been reduced to just east of Capilano, leaving a dangerous gap to McGuire
      • Bikes share the bus+right turn lane just west of Capilano, even though there is space for the MUP to continue to Capilano.
      • The design does not include any wayfinding signage.
      • The slip-lane/channelized turn SE corner of Capilano could be removed to make crossing safer and provide much more space for the very tight bus stop.
    • Have asked for a follow up meeting.
  • Spirit Trail, East of Seymour planning:
    • Have asked for timeline and a copy of consultants report. (Again: SL, 30-Jul)
  • Main St - Harbour Ave - Barrows
    • Planning to tender in October, and Build in Spring/Summer 2024



District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

8 August meeting with DWV Transportation staff

  • I met online with director, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Kwan.
  • Phase 1 construction continues on Westmount Road and planning for the 31st and Marine intersection is to begin this fall.
  • Consultations with residents on 2500 Marine Drive re north-side bike lane to proceed this fall.
  • Ambleside Local Area Plan (LAP):
    • The Transportation Plan will focus on the village centre and will consider the results of the public engagement process to begin in September.
    • It is expected that the LAP will be adopted before the higher level mobility plan for the District.
    • Bellevue Ave will likely be a focus in the LAP Transportation Plan and the 30 km/hr speed limit will remain.
  • The final engineering drawings for the Hadden Drive to Westcot Road Multi-Use-Path will be available in September.
  • Jenn has not yet met with Rick Amantea, so our proposal for a Spirit Trail bypass through or near Park Royal South has not advanced and is complicated by plans for the development of the adjoining Squamish Nation lands.
  • Andy Kwan wants feedback on the new etiquette signage (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/0/0e/Etiquette_sgn_on_the_Spirit_Trail_2023-08-31_IMG_4815.jpg) on the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and Park Royal.
  • I raised again the possibility of a bike path from the new Park Royal South Gateway Residences development along the path on the south side of Marine Drive from Taylor Way to the Capilano Pacific Trail which would give cyclists a safer route between the new development and both the Spirit Trail and entering onto Lions Gate Bridge via the eastbound Marine Drive bridge over the Capilano River. I was told that West Van owns the adjacent property, so this may be a possibility.
  • After asking a question, I was reminded that the decision about separating cyclists from pedestrians on the Spirit Trail between 14th and 16th Street would be part of the Ambleside Waterfront Plan (Council motion in 2018) which will eventually be addressed by Council, probably after the last private property is acquired by the District.
  • I also asked about our proposed bike loops through Ambleside and Dundarave and Jenn suggested that we should approach Council with our proposals.
  • Sean was receptive to my invitation for us to take him on a bike ride through Ambleside, Dundarave and Park Royal. He would be interested in riding around one of the bike loops. Paul is not available until the end of September, so I am gong to suggest to Sean that we plan a ride during the last week of September.


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 1b just about finished - closure of eastbound off-ramp and east sidewalk for new drainage pipe
      • East sidewalk on bridge reopened
      • MUP on south side of main is being widened and flattened, should reopen soon.
    • Phase 2 just starting and will run for at least a year.
      • North side of main will be walk-your-bike south and west of Phibb's exchange, best to detour to South side of main.
      • The connection between Orwell and south side of Main is via detour 1/2 block west - not sure when it will be reopened.


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Posted about new bike storage boxes near the Quay
    • Promoted the Cargo Bike Race (Disaster Relief Trials) and re-tweeted photos from the event
    • Posted photos of the blockage of the bike lane at the east end of the Low Road (Marine-Main R2 RabidBus construction)
    • Posted photos of the opened east side (northbound) Iron Workers Bridge and path on the south side of Main St. (across from Phibbs Exchange).
    • Upcoming for Sept:
      • Bike Detour on Orwell St (Phibbs Construction)
  • Facebook(Heather)


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • West Van 2nd school this fall - Chartwell Elementary
  • Opportunity to obtain greater funding from DWV civic budgets. Two Pauls to investigate via Tim Welsh Hub staffer.



Developers - Fred, Paul & Peter

  • Currently active:
    • West Van
      • Any????
    • CNV
      • Capilano Mall
    • DNV
      • Lynn Valley Safeway
      • Maplewoods Garden (SE of Old Dollarton & Riverside)



Social

  • Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting
    • Any and all are welcome
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