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===General===
===General===
* Agenda additions
* Agenda additions
* Election of Committee positions https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/imce/local_committees_-_roles_descriptions_2022.pdf
* Introductions
**Current:
***Chair - Don
***Vice Chair - Paul J
***District of West Vancouver Liaison team - Paul S, Peter S & Mike
***City of North Vancouver Liaison team - OPEN
***Integrated Transportation Committee - Jonathan, Dana
***District of North Vancouver Liaison team - Duncan, Stephan, Stewart, Mike
***First Nations Liaison - Kira
***Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Liaison team - Don & Mike
***Communications Team - Heather, Ruben, Paul S
***Photographer - Open
***Membership coordinator- Paul J
***Bike Clubs Liaison - Larry
***Events Coordinators - OPEN
***Schools Liaison - Paul J
***North Shore Safety council Liaison - Fiona
***Developer Liaisons - Fred, Paul S & Peter
***Translink Liaison - OPEN
***BC Ferries Liaison - Peter S (with HUB & BCCC reps)
***Ride Co-ordinator/Leader - OPEN

* Introductions of meeting attendees.

* Introducing new HUB Board Liaison
***Leanna Grimes

Leanna believes that any day is a good day when a bike ride is involved – especially with friends! She is a certified Cycling BC Ride Leader and currently volunteers as an Associate Ride Leader for the Meraloma Bike Club. She brings a deep knowledge of the Metro Vancouver cycling network and a commitment to enhancing network safety for cyclists across the region. She is also passionate about the community-building power of cycling and believes in breaking down barriers to ensure the accessibility of cycling to everyone.

When she’s not riding a bike, Leanna is a professional urban planner (RPP/MCIP) who has spent the bulk of her career leading community and land use planning initiatives in Indigenous communities across BC. She brings a wealth of experience designing and facilitating community-led policy development initiatives, and empowering marginalized voices to shape the future of their communities. She looks forward to the prospect of contributing her skills in urban planning, policy development/advocacy, community engagement, and organizational governance to HUB’s initiatives.

Leanna is currently the Director of Planning for Sacred Waters Developments, an economic development company jointly owned by Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nation.


===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
===[[Current_Public_Consultations | Public Input/Consultations]]===
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
* ''Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!''
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*Local Committee Workshop Nov 26-Translink and the Major Bikeway Network (MBN)

**Zoom meeting with Translink and all Local Committees
***HUB Cycling is working with TransLink to review its Local Government Funding Programs to help ensure they are set up to UnGapTheMap in your community.
These funding programs include The Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost Share (BICCS, PDF), Major Road Network and Bike (MRNB, PDF), and Walking Infrastructure To Transit (WITT, PDF) and contribute toward regional investments in cycling infrastructure, including advancing the Major Bikeway Network and Urban Centre bikeways across Metro Vancouver.
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===Goals & Objectives ===
===Goals & Objectives ===
* [[Media:HUB-NS 2025 Goals-setting-v2.pdf| 2025 Goal setting presentation]]
* [[Media:HUB-NS 2025 Goals-setting-v2.pdf| 2025 Goal setting presentation]]
* 2024 Goal setting: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/5/51/HUB-NS_2024_Goals_v2.pdf
** 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]]
** [[media:2024-annual.pdf | Map of 2024 Improvements & Gaps]]
* Discuss and approve 2025 Goals
* Recruiting - [[Organization_and_Roles | Fill vacant positions(click for details)]]
** discuss next steps to advance each Goal
** CNV Liaisons

** Events coordinator
***These goals will dovetail with notes we will submit to HUB central for a report to Translink to enhance funding opportunities. Survey is due January 31/25 https://forms.gle/jG1Rjdr2dnXFLMB99
** More details and roles on [https://bikehub.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=568c548a9a0e8b12d07bf2a86&id=e31567ec1e&e=5d6a015cb4 see HUB resource page]

* Connecting with the community - Focus on "interested but concerned"
***Action plans for 2025 will be discussed at January and February meetings for completion by February 28.
***https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecq0P6Ugs8pq1S5PWLQENisCzaKYwDnTQeGG3Z30F1IaEnFQ/viewform

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===Events ===
===Events ===
* Need a coordinator/organizer for Events
* Need a coordinator/organizer for Events.
* LC Ride trainer course. March 29/25. $25 refundable deposit so course is free. Held st HUB central - 312 Main Street, Van. register at: https://revenue-can.keela.co/2025-local-committee-ride-leader-workshop-registration
* Had booths at Shipyards Festival (Sep 20th) & Fall Go By Bike Week
* Hub bike awards to be held March 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebftpP2VVBWFHndt_IiNYGqpC9Fj2P3F_G4pM6Uv2qL6X0Hw/viewform
** Thanks Duncan, Peter & Paul.
** Nominations due Dec 31, 2024.

* '''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 - Heather+new recruits ===
===City of North Vancouver - Heather+Rhonda ===
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
*'''Meeting with Staff'''
** Last meeting was Sep-20. We will ask for another meeting in late January.
** 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'''
* '''Upper Levels Greenway'''
** Will start with the Lonsdale Ave to St. Andrews Segment first, working with MOTI on intersection improvements at Lonsdale and HWY 1
** 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'''
* '''Casano Loutet Bridge'''
** Will be under construction in early spring 2025 - the city received MOTI approval
** 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


*'''Chesterfield and Midtown routes'''
* '''3rd St/Cotton/Lower Level Rd'''
HUB North Shore submitted an official letter of support for the staff report on these two routes.
** Extending bike lane protection from 3rd & cotton intersection up to Neptune terminal intersection.
Heather attended council to thank staff for this most comprehensive report ever : ) dealing with project risks and realistically handling design in tight spaces
** Deferred until after Midtown connector project gets underway.

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''''Forbes & 3rd'''
*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.
***Could be up to 2 years away.


<!-- * '''Bike Storage Designs'''
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*https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf
*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


<!--* '''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
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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


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**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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'''ITC - Jonathan'''
'''ITC - Jonathan'''
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=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Mike ===


# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff last took place 06-Sep-2024'''
# '''Regular Bi-monthly Meeting with Staff '''
* Last one was 08-Nov. Next one is 17-Jan-2025
# '''Projects/sections'''
# '''Projects/sections'''

##MSP Upgrades Complete. Thank you letter complete. Additional Email from DW as Thank you 02-Oct-2024.
##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.
##Spirit Trail East - Moving along. Less controversial sections near riverside drive and to Cates park will be worked on 2025.
##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.
##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


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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
'''Meeting with District staff on 9 October'''
*Updated list (from East to West) of 22 proposed DWV bike infrastructure projects for 2024/25 and beyond:
*Paul and Peter met in person with the Director of Engineering and Transportation, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Quan.
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/3/31/2024-10-02_proposed_DWV_bike_infrastructure_projects_for_2024-25_and_beyond.pdf).
*Improvements to the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive will be completed in 2025, including bike lanes on Marine Drive through the intersection and a little further west to Radcliffe Ave.
*Paul's briefing note for his 3 October meeting with the DWV Director of Planning:
*MUP on the south side of Marine Drive from the Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Road.
(https://wiki.bikehub.ca/images/d/d9/2024-10-02_WV_AT_Strategy.pdf).
**The design has been completed but MoTI approval has not yet been granted with a concern being drainage and light poles.
*9 October scheduled meeting with DWV Engineering and Transportation staff.
**DNV is the project manager and DWV is providing some funding.
*A Hadden Drive to Westcot Road MUP is planned for 2025 but MoTI approval is needed as part of it will occupy a traffic lane on the Taylor Way off-ramp from Hwy 1.
*Spirit Trail - some funding left over from the original project has been discovered and could be used to make improvements to that busy section through Ambleside Park east of 13th Street.
*We requested that an " EXCEPT BICYCLES" sign be added to the two "NO ENTRY" signs at the exit from the parking lot in Ambleside Park, which would allow eastbound cyclists to legally pass through that one-way traffic exit from the parking lot to ride on the road to the three hole golf course which has been signed for faster cyclists and is directly adjacent to the Spirit Trail.
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===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
===Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don ===
* Requested a meeting in December
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** Multiple broken sections of Stanely Park Causeway fencing are dangerous and taking months to get fixed
** Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
** Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
** Will discuss any improvement plans they have for 2025/26
** Delayed approvals for Casano Loutet overpass
** Will discuss creating a prioritized list of operations related GAPs to fix


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*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
*'''Twitter''' (Rueben)
** Twitter has become a wasteland. Might be worthwhile switching to Mastodon or Bluesky.
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*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
*'''Facebook'''(Heather)
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===Social===
===Social===
*Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting.
*Annual Holiday festivities @ Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting.
**Any and all are welcome
**Any and all are welcome

Latest revision as of 02:50, 6 December 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
  • Election of Committee positions https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/imce/local_committees_-_roles_descriptions_2022.pdf
    • Current:
      • Chair - Don
      • Vice Chair - Paul J
      • District of West Vancouver Liaison team - Paul S, Peter S & Mike
      • City of North Vancouver Liaison team - OPEN
      • Integrated Transportation Committee - Jonathan, Dana
      • District of North Vancouver Liaison team - Duncan, Stephan, Stewart, Mike
      • First Nations Liaison - Kira
      • Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Liaison team - Don & Mike
      • Communications Team - Heather, Ruben, Paul S
      • Photographer - Open
      • Membership coordinator- Paul J
      • Bike Clubs Liaison - Larry
      • Events Coordinators - OPEN
      • Schools Liaison - Paul J
      • North Shore Safety council Liaison - Fiona
      • Developer Liaisons - Fred, Paul S & Peter
      • Translink Liaison - OPEN
      • BC Ferries Liaison - Peter S (with HUB & BCCC reps)
      • Ride Co-ordinator/Leader - OPEN
  • Introductions of meeting attendees.
  • Introducing new HUB Board Liaison
      • Leanna Grimes

Leanna believes that any day is a good day when a bike ride is involved – especially with friends! She is a certified Cycling BC Ride Leader and currently volunteers as an Associate Ride Leader for the Meraloma Bike Club. She brings a deep knowledge of the Metro Vancouver cycling network and a commitment to enhancing network safety for cyclists across the region. She is also passionate about the community-building power of cycling and believes in breaking down barriers to ensure the accessibility of cycling to everyone.

When she’s not riding a bike, Leanna is a professional urban planner (RPP/MCIP) who has spent the bulk of her career leading community and land use planning initiatives in Indigenous communities across BC. She brings a wealth of experience designing and facilitating community-led policy development initiatives, and empowering marginalized voices to shape the future of their communities. She looks forward to the prospect of contributing her skills in urban planning, policy development/advocacy, community engagement, and organizational governance to HUB’s initiatives.

Leanna is currently the Director of Planning for Sacred Waters Developments, an economic development company jointly owned by Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nation.

Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
  • Local Committee Workshop Nov 26-Translink and the Major Bikeway Network (MBN)
    • Zoom meeting with Translink and all Local Committees
      • HUB Cycling is working with TransLink to review its Local Government Funding Programs to help ensure they are set up to UnGapTheMap in your community.

These funding programs include The Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost Share (BICCS, PDF), Major Road Network and Bike (MRNB, PDF), and Walking Infrastructure To Transit (WITT, PDF) and contribute toward regional investments in cycling infrastructure, including advancing the Major Bikeway Network and Urban Centre bikeways across Metro Vancouver.

Goals & Objectives

      • These goals will dovetail with notes we will submit to HUB central for a report to Translink to enhance funding opportunities. Survey is due January 31/25 https://forms.gle/jG1Rjdr2dnXFLMB99


Events


City of North Vancouver - Heather+Rhonda

  • Meeting with Staff
    • Last meeting was Sep-20. We will ask for another meeting in late January.
  • Upper Levels Greenway
    • Will start with the Lonsdale Ave to St. Andrews Segment first, working with MOTI on intersection improvements at Lonsdale and HWY 1
  • Casano Loutet Bridge
    • Will be under construction in early spring 2025 - the city received MOTI approval
  • Chesterfield and Midtown routes

HUB North Shore submitted an official letter of support for the staff report on these two routes. Heather attended council to thank staff for this most comprehensive report ever : ) dealing with project risks and realistically handling design in tight spaces

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 one was 08-Nov. Next one is 17-Jan-2025
  1. Projects/sections



District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Meeting with District staff on 9 October

  • Paul and Peter met in person with the Director of Engineering and Transportation, Jenn Moller, Sean O'Sullivan and Andy Quan.
  • Improvements to the intersection of 31st and Marine Drive will be completed in 2025, including bike lanes on Marine Drive through the intersection and a little further west to Radcliffe Ave.
  • MUP on the south side of Marine Drive from the Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Road.
    • The design has been completed but MoTI approval has not yet been granted with a concern being drainage and light poles.
    • DNV is the project manager and DWV is providing some funding.
  • A Hadden Drive to Westcot Road MUP is planned for 2025 but MoTI approval is needed as part of it will occupy a traffic lane on the Taylor Way off-ramp from Hwy 1.
  • Spirit Trail - some funding left over from the original project has been discovered and could be used to make improvements to that busy section through Ambleside Park east of 13th Street.
  • We requested that an " EXCEPT BICYCLES" sign be added to the two "NO ENTRY" signs at the exit from the parking lot in Ambleside Park, which would allow eastbound cyclists to legally pass through that one-way traffic exit from the parking lot to ride on the road to the three hole golf course which has been signed for faster cyclists and is directly adjacent to the Spirit Trail.


Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

  • Requested a meeting in December
    • Multiple broken sections of Stanely Park Causeway fencing are dangerous and taking months to get fixed
    • Delays approving Marine Drive (LGB to Cap Rd)
    • Will discuss any improvement plans they have for 2025/26
    • Will discuss creating a prioritized list of operations related GAPs to fix


Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter (Rueben)
    • Twitter has become a wasteland. Might be worthwhile switching to Mastodon or Bluesky.
  • Facebook(Heather)
  • North Shore News


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • Fall programs completed mid November. Collingwood School program renewed for 2025.


Social

  • Annual Holiday festivities @ Jack Lonsdale, after the meeting.
    • Any and all are welcome
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