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===Goals & Objectives ===
===Goals & Objectives ===
* [[Media:HUB-NS 2025 Goals-setting-v2.pdf| 2025 Goal setting presentation]]
* [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oGMgtV5TzY2bVSUWH_puabelb9yDlrk-8jeJMRGjnpQ/edit?usp=drive_link 2025 Goal Setting]
** Review of new infrastructure completed in 2024
** Review of new infrastructure completed in 2024
** Planned infrastructure projects in 2025
** Planned infrastructure projects in 2025
** Current status of HUB's top Priority Bikeways (maps and list of gaps on our priority bikeways)
** Current status of HUB's top Priority Bikeways (maps and list of gaps on our priority bikeways)
** [[media:2024-annual.pdf | Map of 2024 Improvements & Gaps]]
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[[File:2024-annual.pdf|thumb ]]
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions(click for details)]]
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions(click for details)]]
** CNV Liaisons
** CNV Liaisons
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* Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
* Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
** Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.
** Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.

* '''DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025''', Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.
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===City of North Vancouver - Don(temporary) ===
===City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits ===
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
** Sep-20: Easton, Rhonda & Don met with Brandon, see updates below
** Sep-20: Easton, Rhonda & Don met with Brandon, see updates below
** Next meeting - Mid October
** Next meeting - Early October
** Staffed ask for our opinion on alternatives for steep downhill sections, with multiple cross roads:
*** Cyclist Take the lane {assuming 30-50km zone}
*** Bike lane next to traffic {highly visible to people in cars}
*** Separated bikelanes, at distance from traffic lanes {and parked cars away from intersections}


* '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
* '''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
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* '''Midtown Connector''' - HUB top priority
* '''Midtown Connector''' - HUB top priority
** Report to Council in November
** Report to Council in November
** Requested that we be able to provide comments on early concepts.
** We requested that we be able to provide comments on early concepts.
*** Central Lonsdale is a Destination, not just a busy road to cross.
*** Central Lonsdale is a Destination, and not just a busy road to cross.
** Need to work out how best to support staff and council on this.
** covers from Grand Blvd to W 1st, will be done in Phases.


* '''Chesterfield''' - HUB top priority
* '''Chesterfield''' - HUB top priority
** Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels Greenway.
** Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels Greenway.
** Below Keith: Protected Bikelanes are being added as properties are redeveloped
** Below Keith: Protected bikelanes are being added as properties are redeveloped
*** This could take years, especially downhill. How to advance it?
** Above Keith: Space for bikelane allocated as redeveloped, but not installed for now due to spareness.
** Above Keith: Space for bikelane allocated as redeveloped, but not installed for now due to spareness.


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*** road-diet to add bikelane on existing bridge
*** road-diet to add bikelane on existing bridge
*** new crossing (perhaps at St Georges?)
*** new crossing (perhaps at St Georges?)

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* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
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** Construction will continue for several more years (phase 2 not started yet)
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** Utility upgrades under Harbourside will continue for a couple more months.
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*** Asked Staff to improve detours and re-establish protected bikeway on Harbourside.


* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
* '''West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive'''
** Asked if they could do a road diet and add protection to the downhill bikelane
** Asked if they could do a road diet and add protection to the downhill bikelane
*** Vehicle lanes are already at minimum widths
*** Brandon said that Vehicle lanes are already at minimum widths


* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
** Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
** Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
** Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.
** Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.



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* '''St. Andrew's'''
''''Forbes & 3rd'''
** Staff's recommendation approved. Expect to build it this spring dependant on weather.

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*larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
*larger changes are intended at this intersection but dependent on discussions with the Squamish Nation
**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.
**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.
***Could be up to 2 years away.

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*Lime was represented at Shipyards Light the Tree special event with a display that included helmet giveaway. Lime has a program with HUB to provide educational resources and conduct on the road training to new subscribers.
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* '''Kings Mill Area''' (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
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** Construction will continue for several more years (phase 2 not started yet)
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** Utility upgrades under Harbourside will continue for a couple more months.
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*** Asked Staff to improve detours and re-establish protected bikeway on Harbourside.


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*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.
*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
*More info here: https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/sustainable-transportation/travel-options/cycling/e-scooters

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*St Andrews:
**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.
**Destination based bicycle way-finding is not included in this project, as it will be delivered once the City develops a broader wayfinding strategy.
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*https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Images/Image-Panels/Streets-and-Transportation/St-Andrews-road-maps.ashx -->

'''ITC - Jonathan'''
'''ITC - Jonathan'''
* No Update in several months
* No Update in several months
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike ===


# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff took place in early April'''
# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 06-Sep-2024'''
# '''Projects/sections'''
# '''Projects/sections'''
##MSP Upgrades Complete. Thank you letter complete. Additional Email from DW as Thank you 02-Oct-2024.
##MSP upgrades moving ahead in 2024 as planned with Translink funding recently secured
##Main Street - North side construction ongoing and on-track. South side remains an issue. Longer term objective to deal with it but space is problem. Doing some initial review of space and talking to Translink re funding due to sharing with buses.
##Main Street - North side construction complete. Thank you letter complete. South side remains an issue. Longer term objective to deal with it but space is problem. Duncan submitted for repainting in South side east of Lynn Ave (in front of Bicycle Sports Pacific shop)
##Phibbs Exchange Complete. Lighting installed under MUP. South bound drainage improvements expected complete in early Oct.
##Phibbs Exchange should be complete May. DNV welcomed feedback. Following extensive concerns raised on Hub group email, feedback has been provided, and awaiting response. Longer term plans for greenway/bike route all through Orwell. Further details including timing requested.
##Spirit Trail East - Moving along. Less controversial sections near riverside drive and to Cates park will be worked on 2025.
##Spirit Trail East - Staff have been requested to go back to council on May 13th to provide update due to opposition. Planning is pushing ahead. Need to contact staff to see how we can support.
##Lynn Valley Road - preparing implementation plan for Phase 2 and looking to tie-in stretch by mall. Have translink funding for transit study.
##Lynn Valley Road - preparing implementation plan for Phase 2 and looking to tie-in stretch by mall. Have translink funding for transit study.
##Capilano Rd - Ridgewood to Hwy - Developing designs for protected bike lane. Trying to encourage MOTI to deliver their section too.
##Capilano Rd - Ridgewood to Hwy - Developing designs for protected bike lane. Trying to encourage MOTI to deliver their section too.
##E-cargo bikes FREE at libraries: Launched late August. Lots of uptake, great fun. CNV lonsda library, Lynn Valley, Capilano Library (Edgmont) and Parkgate. Use the EVO app, and have fun. Bikes available during regular business hours until 31-Oct. Will reappear in March until Sep/Oct 2025. Book one! So fun!
##E-cargo bike scheme https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bikes About to go out to tender expect at least 2 bids. Was aiming for June but likely to be a bit later in the summer. Pilot will run for 2 years with 7 stations and likely 9 bikes across two types (box and long tail).
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https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bike-pilot-program

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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
*Updated list (from East to West) of 22 proposed DWV bike infrastructure projects for 2024/25 and beyond:
'''12 April Howe Sound Forum discussion re: a Howe Sound multi-purpose trail'''
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/3/31/2024-10-02_proposed_DWV_bike_infrastructure_projects_for_2024-25_and_beyond.pdf).
*This meeting presented Mayor Sager with an opportunity to follow up with his proposal for a MUP between Horseshoe Bay and Whistler.
*Paul's briefing note for his 3 October meeting with the DWV Director of Planning:
*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.
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-10-02_WV_AT_Strategy.pdf).
*The Minister presented her ideas and seeks feedback on the concept of a long-distance (100km+) multi-use trail between Vancouver and Pemberton.
*9 October scheduled meeting with DWV Engineering and Transportation staff.
*She set a goal of compiling options and issues for discussion in July 2024.
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*The forum participants were separated into several round table groups to consider the proposal options and raise questions.
*The Minister’s proposal was generally well received by the meeting participants, both as a low-carbon tourism initiative and for its economic benefits.
*The possible trail routes and their likely costs and possible public and private funding sources were discussed.
*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.
*Several speakers however expressed concern about visitor growth and overuse impacts on indigenous and natural assets.
*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

'''Current Projects from staff's briefing slides to a 7 May Environment Committee meeting'''
*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 ===
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** Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
** Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
** Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass
** Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass



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===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather===
===Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather===
*''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.''

* Implementation of Strava HUB bike club
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*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
**Advertized GoByBike Week, including North Shore celebration stations.
**Posted update on Orwell Street connection (Phibbs Exchange)
**Posted about detour on south side of Main Street, across from Phibbs Exchange (under Highway).
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**[https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bikes North Vancouver Cargo E-bike sharing]
**Current state of Main Street bike lane construction (north side)
**Posted about replaced bike lane in front of Lions Gate Hospital.


*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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**Slip lane crowd-source
**Slip lane crowd-source
**Financial Plan - CNV
**Financial Plan - CNV

*'''Other'''(Heather)
**Hand-out and online info for the Spirit Trail Maplewood to Deep Cove


*'''North Shore News'''
*'''North Shore News'''
**[https://www.nsnews.com/highlights/new-rules-mean-bc-drivers-must-keep-further-away-from-cyclists-8559154 New rules mean B.C. drivers must keep further away from cyclists]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/in-the-community/how-to-rent-an-e-cargo-bike-in-north-vancouver-9541635 Here’s how to rent an e-cargo bike for free in North Vancouver]
**[https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/e-scooters-legal-in-north-vancouver-for-four-more-years-8592849 E-scooters legal in North Vancouver for four more years]

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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===
* Fall programs underway continuing till mid November.
* Ride the road course at Ridgeway (2 sessions) and at Carisbrooke.
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Latest revision as of 19:10, 4 October 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
  • Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
    • Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.
  • DRT - Cargo Bike Race 2025, Emergency Management Drill - Volunteers to organize needed. Roland Schigas is contact. Duncan Wilcock can connect you.


City of North Vancouver - Heather+new recruits

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Sep-20: Easton, Rhonda & Don met with Brandon, see updates below
    • Next meeting - Early October
    • Staffed ask for our opinion on alternatives for steep downhill sections, with multiple cross roads:
      • Cyclist Take the lane {assuming 30-50km zone}
      • Bike lane next to traffic {highly visible to people in cars}
      • Separated bikelanes, at distance from traffic lanes {and parked cars away from intersections}
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass
    • Stuck waiting for MoTI permits (for over 6 months), start date on hold.
  • Midtown Connector - HUB top priority
    • Report to Council in November
    • We requested that we be able to provide comments on early concepts.
      • Central Lonsdale is a Destination, and not just a busy road to cross.
    • Need to work out how best to support staff and council on this.
    • covers from Grand Blvd to W 1st, will be done in Phases.
  • Chesterfield - HUB top priority
    • Currently planned after Midtown and Upper levels Greenway.
    • Below Keith: Protected bikelanes are being added as properties are redeveloped
      • This could take years, especially downhill. How to advance it?
    • Above Keith: Space for bikelane allocated as redeveloped, but not installed for now due to spareness.
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • 1st Stage (2024) will focus on Highway crossing at Lonsdale
    • Holding ongoing meetings with MoTI
    • Scope has been expanded to improving HWY1 crossing, options under consideration:
      • add-on to side of existing overpass
      • road-diet to add bikelane on existing bridge
      • new crossing (perhaps at St Georges?)
  • Kings Mill Area (Spirit Trail & Harbourside Dr)
    • Construction will continue for several more years (phase 2 not started yet)
    • Utility upgrades under Harbourside will continue for a couple more months.
      • Asked Staff to improve detours and re-establish protected bikeway on Harbourside.
  • West 3rd - Forbes to Marine Drive
    • Asked if they could do a road diet and add protection to the downhill bikelane
      • Brandon said that Vehicle lanes are already at minimum widths
  • 3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd
    • Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
    • Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.

ITC - Jonathan

  • No Update in several months


First Nations - Kira


District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike

  1. Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 06-Sep-2024
  2. Projects/sections
    1. MSP Upgrades Complete. Thank you letter complete. Additional Email from DW as Thank you 02-Oct-2024.
    2. Main Street - North side construction complete. Thank you letter complete. South side remains an issue. Longer term objective to deal with it but space is problem. Duncan submitted for repainting in South side east of Lynn Ave (in front of Bicycle Sports Pacific shop)
    3. Phibbs Exchange Complete. Lighting installed under MUP. South bound drainage improvements expected complete in early Oct.
    4. Spirit Trail East - Moving along. Less controversial sections near riverside drive and to Cates park will be worked on 2025.
    5. Lynn Valley Road - preparing implementation plan for Phase 2 and looking to tie-in stretch by mall. Have translink funding for transit study.
    6. Capilano Rd - Ridgewood to Hwy - Developing designs for protected bike lane. Trying to encourage MOTI to deliver their section too.
    7. E-cargo bikes FREE at libraries: Launched late August. Lots of uptake, great fun. CNV lonsda library, Lynn Valley, Capilano Library (Edgmont) and Parkgate. Use the EVO app, and have fun. Bikes available during regular business hours until 31-Oct. Will reappear in March until Sep/Oct 2025. Book one! So fun!

https://www.dnv.org/streets-transportation/e-cargo-bike-pilot-program


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

  • Updated list (from East to West) of 22 proposed DWV bike infrastructure projects for 2024/25 and beyond:

(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/3/31/2024-10-02_proposed_DWV_bike_infrastructure_projects_for_2024-25_and_beyond.pdf).

  • Paul's briefing note for his 3 October meeting with the DWV Director of Planning:

(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-10-02_WV_AT_Strategy.pdf).

  • 9 October scheduled meeting with DWV Engineering and Transportation staff.


Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Phibbs Exchange project is now complete
  • Last portion of Interchange project to improve drainage on Mians St under the HWY 1 underpass ongoing:
    • Cycling detours from Southern MUP to Northern MUP until Oct 8th
    • Lighting installed under overpass for both North & South MUPs last week
  • Need to discuss state of several projects with MoTI primes
    • List of cycling Gaps in lower mainland region
    • Capilano road underpass design
    • Lynn Valley Rd underpass design
    • Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
    • Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Advertized GoByBike Week, including North Shore celebration stations.
    • Posted about detour on south side of Main Street, across from Phibbs Exchange (under Highway).
    • Posted about replaced bike lane in front of Lions Gate Hospital.
  • Facebook(Heather)
    • SPIRIT TRAIL Maplewood to Deep Cove
    • Translinks new Ridelink app
    • Main Street Improvements
    • Slip lane crowd-source
    • Financial Plan - CNV


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • Fall programs underway continuing till mid November.


Social

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