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* Need a coordinator/organizer for events
* Need a coordinator/organizer for events
* Spring Go By Bike Week, June 3-9, 2024.
* Spring Go By Bike Week, June 3-9, 2024.
* Cargo Bike race - June?
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**Mtn Hwy - Hwy1 overpass to Arborlynn
**Mtn Hwy - Hwy1 overpass to Arborlynn
**Salop-Brooksbank-Rufus-Kirkstone Park-Whiteley
**Salop-Brooksbank-Rufus-Kirkstone Park-Whiteley
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*2. '''DNV budget - well done!'''
*2. '''DNV budget - well done!'''
**9 of 14 comments (65%) mentioned active transportation.
**9 of 14 comments (65%) mentioned active transportation.
**Will help protect AT work from the scissors by council and staff.
**Will help protect AT work from the scissors by council and staff.
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*3. '''Cargo Bikes at Libraries - Moving Forward'''
*3. '''Cargo Bikes at Libraries - Moving Forward'''
***RFI issued Dec 18, closes Feb 9.'''
***RFI issued Dec 18, closes Feb 9.'''
**Plan is 8 bikes at several library locations, by May-June 2024.
**Plan is 8 bikes at several library locations, by May-June 2024.
**DW attended RFI meeting on 29-Jan-2024. Good to see the progress!
**DW attended RFI meeting on 29-Jan-2024. Good to see the progress!
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*'''Opportunity for Input - Debugging the Network'''
*'''Opportunity for Input - Debugging the Network'''
*** Right turn lane hazard - DNV will add flex posts on a case by case basis - have done at Fromme & 29th.
*** Right turn lane hazard - DNV will add flex posts on a case by case basis - have done at Fromme & 29th.
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
'''Proposed bike lane up Cypress Bowl Road'''
'''Proposed bike lane up Cypress Bowl Road'''
*A HUB letter of qualified support of this proposal was sent to the District's mayor and councillors on 23 January one day before project proponent, John Weston, met with the mayor.
*Peter has been asked by John Weston to seek HUB North Shore support to the mayor for this proposal from the Canadian Health and Fitness Institute (see resolution at: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/3/37/2024-01-03_Proposed_bike_lane_up_Cypress_Bowl_Road.pdf).
*A motion supporting the proposal was unanimously passed at Monday evening's council meeting on 29 January.
**Here is the concluding statement of the institute's resolution: ''"The Canadian Health and Fitness Institute, supported by stakeholders, requests that the District of West Vancouver, at its earliest convenience, create a segregated bicycle lane ascending Cypress Bowl Road."''
*The mayor said he has arranged a meeting with the BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport on 15 February.
** I recommend a brief HUB letter of support to the mayor pointing out that Cypress Bowl Road is within the jurisdiction of the MoTI and there are other higher priority bike infrastructure projects that we would like to see constructed in West Vancouver, especially along the Marine Drive corridor east of 31st Street. Nevertheless, we can support this proposal for two reasons. Firstly, it would help meet HUB's objective of getting more people safely onto bicycles. Secondly, it would support our previous recommendation to the District for safe protected bike lanes on that portion of Cypress Bowl Road that will connect the planned Cypress Village to other West Vancouver Cycling Network components.
'''Upcoming meetings'''
*Paul, Mike and Peter will meet with DWV engineering and Transportation staff on 5 February to get an update on planned improvements in cycling infrastructure for 2024.
*Mayor Sager has invited HUB to a meeting at the municipal hall on 9 February, probably to discuss the Cypress Bowl bike lane. HUB executive director, Laura Jane, plans to attend along with Paul and Peter.
'''Proposed Transportation Budget for 2024'''
*Marine Drive & 31st Intersection Upgrades $223,000
*Active Transportation Infrastructure $340,000, $255,000 internal and $85,000 external sources.
'''DWV Environment Committee'''
*The Committee has expressed an interest in supporting Bike to School Week and Go-By-Bike Week from 3-9 June 2024
*Peter will explore the possibility of obtaining funding from the DWV Environment Fund for North Shore bike maps and bike-to-school courses in public schools.


===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
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*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
** Spirit Trail closure on Harbourside Drive (one block either side of Fell Ave)
** Posted some photos from the North Van Holiday Bike Parade (Dec 17)
** Posted about snow clearing on MUP and bike lanes (Spirit Trail good, other bike lanes hit and miss)
** Wrote draft "Ode to the Spirit Trail". Will eventually be a 20 tweet thread with 50 photos. Probably will post doc to wiki.
** Spirit Trail potential detour around Shipyards for Shipyard Infrastructure Upgrade project


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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*'''North Shore News'''
*'''North Shore News'''
**[https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/letter-stolen-bike-returned-west-vancouver-7994953 Letter: Faith in humanity restored after stolen bike returned]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/2024-active-transportation-heather-drugge-8067903 Move On: 2024 predictions for active transportation on the North Shore]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/opinion/move-on-why-are-intersection-sightlines-getting-worse-7990442 Move On: Why are intersection sightlines getting worse?]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/opinion/letter-the-days-of-two-car-households-are-coming-to-an-end-8063880 Letter: The days of two-car households are coming to an end]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/st-andrews-safety-project-8147930 City of North Van council approves final changes to St. Andrews Avenue]

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Latest revision as of 03:08, 2 February 2024

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!!
    • are there any active ones?????


Goals & Objectives


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for events
  • Spring Go By Bike Week, June 3-9, 2024.
  • Cargo Bike race - June?


City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary)

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Met with Brendon Jan 26th
    • 2024 budget
    • Next meeting late Feb, early March
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass
    • Still waiting for MoTI, hope to start this spring.
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • Signal will be reprogrammed per HUB's suggestion.
    • They will look into extending bike lane protection for intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
  • Midtown Connector - HUB top priority
    • Currently stalled. Hope to restart this summer.
    • Requested that we be able to provide input on requirements.
      • Central Lonsdale is a Destination, not just a busy road to cross.
  • Chesterfield - North-South route
    • Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels greenway.
    • Stated this is a HUB Top priority.
      • Also needs to be coordinated with Midtown.
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • discussions underway with MOTI to ensure they are on board with the proposed changes as 25th is currently the proposed route. Big issue is crossing Lonsdale @ 25th. Will take some time. Next public engagement late in 2024?
    • Also discussing Hwy1 crossing with MoTI
      • Short term: improvements on Lonsdale overpass
      • Long term: proposed new crossing at St Georges
  • St. Andrew's
    • Staff's recommendation approved. Expect to build it this spring dependant on weather.


ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • When is the next meeting??


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart

  • 1. Projects/sections Expected completed in Next 4-6 months
    • Main Street North Side
    • Mt. Seymour Pkwy: (MSP) improvements Superstore to Parkgate
    • Mtn Hwy - Hwy1 overpass to Arborlynn
    • Salop-Brooksbank-Rufus-Kirkstone Park-Whiteley

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  • 2. DNV budget - well done!
    • 9 of 14 comments (65%) mentioned active transportation.
    • Will help protect AT work from the scissors by council and staff.

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  • 3. Cargo Bikes at Libraries - Moving Forward
      • RFI issued Dec 18, closes Feb 9.
    • Plan is 8 bikes at several library locations, by May-June 2024.
    • DW attended RFI meeting on 29-Jan-2024. Good to see the progress!

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  • Opportunity for Input - Debugging the Network
      • Right turn lane hazard - DNV will add flex posts on a case by case basis - have done at Fromme & 29th.
        • "Debugging the network" - please pass on examples where most needed to Duncan.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Proposed bike lane up Cypress Bowl Road

  • A HUB letter of qualified support of this proposal was sent to the District's mayor and councillors on 23 January one day before project proponent, John Weston, met with the mayor.
  • A motion supporting the proposal was unanimously passed at Monday evening's council meeting on 29 January.
  • The mayor said he has arranged a meeting with the BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport on 15 February.

Upcoming meetings

  • Paul, Mike and Peter will meet with DWV engineering and Transportation staff on 5 February to get an update on planned improvements in cycling infrastructure for 2024.
  • Mayor Sager has invited HUB to a meeting at the municipal hall on 9 February, probably to discuss the Cypress Bowl bike lane. HUB executive director, Laura Jane, plans to attend along with Paul and Peter.

Proposed Transportation Budget for 2024

  • Marine Drive & 31st Intersection Upgrades $223,000
  • Active Transportation Infrastructure $340,000, $255,000 internal and $85,000 external sources.

DWV Environment Committee

  • The Committee has expressed an interest in supporting Bike to School Week and Go-By-Bike Week from 3-9 June 2024
  • Peter will explore the possibility of obtaining funding from the DWV Environment Fund for North Shore bike maps and bike-to-school courses in public schools.

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.
  • Implementation of Strava HUB bike club
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Spirit Trail closure on Harbourside Drive (one block either side of Fell Ave)
    • Posted about snow clearing on MUP and bike lanes (Spirit Trail good, other bike lanes hit and miss)
    • Spirit Trail potential detour around Shipyards for Shipyard Infrastructure Upgrade project
  • Facebook(Heather)


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • Collingwood school program confirmed commencing Jan 29/24.
    • in class sessions leading up to road ride in April.
    • Hub volunteers always invited to attend to see how this works.


Social

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