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** Thanks Peter + Paul S
** Thanks Peter + Paul S
* '''Blueridge Good Neighbour Day''' - Sat June 15th
* '''Blueridge Good Neighbour Day''' - Sat June 15th
** Thanks to Stewart and Michael, ???
** Thanks to Stewart and Michael
* '''Shipyards 5th birthday''' - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
* '''Shipyards 5th birthday''' - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
** will ''need 6 people'' for 3 shifts: Don, ???
** will ''need 6 people'' for 3 shifts: Don, ???
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
'''Approved Environment Committee Recommendations for Active Transportation'''
'''12 April Howe Sound Forum discussion re: a Howe Sound multi-purpose trail'''
*At its 4 June monthly meeting, the District's Environment Committee approved 16 active transportation recommendations to the Council (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-06-04_Approved_Environment_Committee_Recommendations_for_Active_Transportation.pdf). The following is an abbreviated summary of those that relate to cycling:
*This meeting presented Mayor Sager with an opportunity to follow up with his proposal for a MUP between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler.
**proceed as soon as possible to produce the planned update to the District’s Strategic Transportation Plan;
*On behalf of DWV, the mayor hosted this semi-annual forum and arranged for BC Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lana Popham to attend.
**continue to refer to the BC Active Transportation Design Guide to ensure that new active transportation infrastructure is as safe as possible for users;
*The Minister presented her ideas and seeks feedback on the concept of a long-distance (100km+) multi-use trail between Vancouver and Pemberton.
**work towards the visionary goal of a Spirit Trail across the North Shore between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove by expanding the existing Spirit Trail westward from Ambleside, with a five-year vision plan and implementation strategy to establish a safe biking connection between Ambleside and Horseshoe Bay, including transforming Marine Drive or Bellevue Avenue (18th Street to 26th Street) into a slow-speed road with protected bike lanes
*She set a goal of compiling options and issues for discussion in July 2024.
**work towards the goal of having a safe and attractive bikeway in the Marine Drive corridor between Dundarave and the Lions Gate Bridge, including the prioritization of a protected bikeway bypass of the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and the Welch Street Bridge over the Capilano River;
*The forum participants were separated into several round table groups to consider the proposal options and raise questions.
**provide funding for HUB’s bicycle education courses to be given to all the schools each year and sponsor one of HUB’s Go By Bike Week celebration stations twice yearly;
*The Minister’s proposal was generally well received by the meeting participants, both as a low-carbon tourism initiative and for its economic benefits.
**contribute on a shared-funding basis to update and print copies of the hard-covered, multi-folded North Shore Bike Map;
*The possible trail routes and their likely costs and possible public and private funding sources were discussed.
**expand the installation of wayfinding signage on the District’s cycling network;and travel time estimates;
*The Mayor of Squamish informed the forum of the advanced work already in place for a trail between Pemberton and Squamish, and the ongoing planning for a link between Squamish and Lions Bay.
**Apply in 2025 through TransLink’s Car Free Days of Summer website to host one or more car-free days in West Vancouver in the summer of 2025
*Several speakers however expressed concern about visitor growth and overuse impacts on indigenous and natural assets.
**consider installing signs along the proposed Village Bike Loop which runs on relatively safe streets through Ambleside and Dundarave to provide cyclists a connection to many of the District’s public facilities including three schools and nine parks;
*Here is Paul's draft report of the meeting: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/a/a5/2024-04-12_Howe_Sound_Forum_Draft_Report.pdf
**consult with the West Vancouver Memorial Library to gauge interest in participating in a cargo e-bike rental program;

**expand restricting automobile speed limits to 30 km/hr along the District’s bike routes; and
'''Current Projects from staff's briefing slides to a 7 May Environment Committee meeting'''
**install bike racks and/or parking options for cyclists to safely secure their bikes at key destinations and bus stops.
*The time of the meeting is 4:30 p.m. and the location is the Cedar Room, 3rd floor of West Vancouver Community Centre - the public can attend.
*Marine Drive east of Lions Gate Bridge Cycling Link
**Multi-use pathway on the south side of Marine Drive from Lions Gate Bridge off-ramp to Capilano Road
**coordinated project with DNV, construction 2024 (pending MoTI permitting)
*Taylor Way Off-Ramp MUP
**Multi-use pathway along the westbound Highway 1 ramps at Taylor Way between Hadden Drive and Westcot Road
**Construction 2025 (pending MoTI permitting)
*Marine Drive & 31st Street intersection upgrades
**Full signalization and improvements to pedestrian and bike crossings
**Connects bike lanes on Marine Drive (26th to 31st Streets) with the uphill Bike lane from 31st Street to Westmount Road
**Final design phase to be completed this year.

'''DWV Planning Committee'''
*Looking to add people to the Planning Committee https://westvancouver.ca/government-administration/committees-groups/volunteer-board-or-committee
**Deadline for apps May 31.


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

Latest revision as of 00:15, 5 July 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!!


Goals & Objectives


Events

  • Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
  • 1st annual Bike Festival - City hall Plaza, June 1st
    • Thanks Heather, Sophia, Erika
  • Spring Go By Bike Week, June 3-9, 2024.
    • Thanks Peter + Paul S
  • Blueridge Good Neighbour Day - Sat June 15th
    • Thanks to Stewart and Michael
  • Shipyards 5th birthday - CNV, Sat July 20th 14:00-20:00
    • will need 6 people for 3 shifts: Don, ???


City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary)

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Next meeting - TBD
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass
    • Have all approvals and funding. Expect construction to start in early 2025.
  • Midtown Connector - HUB top priority
    • High level design work planned for 2024
    • Requested that we be able to provide input on requirements.
      • Central Lonsdale is a Destination, not just a busy road to cross.
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • Requested they extend bike lane protection for intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection, this has been deferred to work on Midtown.
    • Asked them to repaint bikelanes on Lynn Creek Bridge
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • 1st Stage (2024) will focus on Highway crossing at Lonsdale
    • Next public engagement late in 2024?

ITC - Jonathan

  • Last Month's meeting was presentation by Translink, but nothing new regarding cycling.
  • Apparently CNV council is discussing the upper level greenway + the lonsdale/hwy overpass later this month. I'm hoping that preliminary designs come to the ITC for input sometime soon.


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver - Stewart

  1. Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in June
  2. Spirit Trail East - Northern route back on the table. Info session held on June 26. Stephen cycled with southern route opposition group (Seymour Neighbourhood Alliance). DNV staff plan to continue to develop western sections up to the point where there is debate about the route.
  3. Projects/sections
    1. MSP upgrades construction started!!
    2. Phibbs Exchange complete. Although DNV welcomed our feedback there is nothing they can do. Main issue of multiple crossings for bridge access is under MoTI jurisdiction. MoTI is planning flood prevention works below the highway so DNV suggested we reach out.
    3. Mountain Highway Safety Improvements - limited budget available and now in design. Meeting July 5 to review with DNV.
    4. Arborlynn connector - working on contract award - expected to start maybe August.
    5. Thanks for all the feedback on debugging the network. Duncan compiled and shared with DNV. Feedback to follow next DNV meeting.
    6. Lime bikes pilot to Deep Cove. Plan also for Phibbs. Advocate for MoTI to allow Lime 'grove' on their property.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Approved Environment Committee Recommendations for Active Transportation

  • At its 4 June monthly meeting, the District's Environment Committee approved 16 active transportation recommendations to the Council (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-06-04_Approved_Environment_Committee_Recommendations_for_Active_Transportation.pdf). The following is an abbreviated summary of those that relate to cycling:
    • proceed as soon as possible to produce the planned update to the District’s Strategic Transportation Plan;
    • continue to refer to the BC Active Transportation Design Guide to ensure that new active transportation infrastructure is as safe as possible for users;
    • work towards the visionary goal of a Spirit Trail across the North Shore between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove by expanding the existing Spirit Trail westward from Ambleside, with a five-year vision plan and implementation strategy to establish a safe biking connection between Ambleside and Horseshoe Bay, including transforming Marine Drive or Bellevue Avenue (18th Street to 26th Street) into a slow-speed road with protected bike lanes
    • work towards the goal of having a safe and attractive bikeway in the Marine Drive corridor between Dundarave and the Lions Gate Bridge, including the prioritization of a protected bikeway bypass of the Spirit Trail between Ambleside and the Welch Street Bridge over the Capilano River;
    • provide funding for HUB’s bicycle education courses to be given to all the schools each year and sponsor one of HUB’s Go By Bike Week celebration stations twice yearly;
    • contribute on a shared-funding basis to update and print copies of the hard-covered, multi-folded North Shore Bike Map;
    • expand the installation of wayfinding signage on the District’s cycling network;and travel time estimates;
    • Apply in 2025 through TransLink’s Car Free Days of Summer website to host one or more car-free days in West Vancouver in the summer of 2025
    • consider installing signs along the proposed Village Bike Loop which runs on relatively safe streets through Ambleside and Dundarave to provide cyclists a connection to many of the District’s public facilities including three schools and nine parks;
    • consult with the West Vancouver Memorial Library to gauge interest in participating in a cargo e-bike rental program;
    • expand restricting automobile speed limits to 30 km/hr along the District’s bike routes; and
    • install bike racks and/or parking options for cyclists to safely secure their bikes at key destinations and bus stops.

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Repeatedly asked HUB's MoTI prime for information on several projects, but no response.
    • List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
    • Capilano road underpass design
    • Lynn Valley Rd underpass design
  • Cathy of HUB HQ is organizing meeting with MoTI's AT team, hopefully this month
  • MOTI has asked for an assessment of the performance of their maintenance contractor Miller Capilano
    • Survey will be read aloud for committee members to grade at our May 2/24 meeting.
    • Don Quote "From a cycling perspective this means the highway shoulders from Horseshoe Bay to Capilano road. All road & pedestrian crossing of the highways, Taylor way and the bridges+accesses (on/off ramps)."


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)
    • Promoted Go By Bike week.
    • Promoted North Van Bike Festival.
    • Posted about new Main Street separated bike lane (westbound).
    • Posted photos from the Sutherland Secondary active transportation event.
    • Posted about 3rd Spirit Trail East info session.
    • Update about Mount Seymour Parkway improvements.
  • Facebook(Heather)
    • SPIRIT TRAIL Maplewood to Deep Cove
    • Translinks new Ridelink app
    • Main Street Improvements
    • Slip lane crowd-source
    • Financial Plan - CNV
  • Other(Heather)
    • Hand-out and online info for the Spirit Trail Maplewood to Deep Cove


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • HUB school programs ended the season with record number of participants; current programs in CRD, Metro Van, Kootenays, Kelowna, Prince George, Fraser Valley. Pilot projects in Powell River and Campbell River. Targeted growth to Kamloops and Nanaimo.
  • 11,389 total students through 108 schools!
  • Sutherland SS held a student led Active Transportation day in conjunction with CNV. We participated with a booth featuring updates to MVA statutes.


Social

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