Meeting Summary: December 2, 2010: Difference between revisions

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* North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
* North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
** Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
** Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
** John summarized shortcomings of current master plan and how VACC can provide input for the review
** John summarized shortcomings of current master plan and how VACC can provide input for the new plan
** Municipalities will start master plan review next year (February or March)
** Municipalities will start master plan review next year (February or March)
* FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
* FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
** John added lots of contacts on Google spreadsheet (see his email to Yahoo group for login)
** John added lots of contacts on Google spreadsheet (see his email to Yahoo group for login). Enough information now to post on the wiki.
** Enough information now to post on the wiki
* Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather):
* Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather):
** Motor Vehicle Act rules for cycles (http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_05#section183)
** [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/96318_05#section183 Motor Vehicle Act rules for cycles]
** Motor Vehicle Act rules for motor assisted cycles (http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/26_151_2002)
** [http://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/26_151_2002 Motor Vehicle Act rules for motor assisted cycles]
** Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines (http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/770663949/name/Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines 2010.pdf)
** [http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/770663949/name/CyclingInfrastructurePartnershipsGuidelines2010.pdf Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Guidelines]
** Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings (http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/232381897/name/TAC submission roadway markings.pdf)
** [http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1510940/232381897/name/TACsubmissionroadwaymarkings.pdf Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings]


'''Hot Spots & Issues'''
'''Hot Spots & Issues'''
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** John summarized 2nd meeting, this time with Richard and Lorraine
** John summarized 2nd meeting, this time with Richard and Lorraine
** Richard continues to advocate for funding for major improvements such as new or wider bridge while John will pursue short-term improvements to existing bridge infrastructure
** Richard continues to advocate for funding for major improvements such as new or wider bridge while John will pursue short-term improvements to existing bridge infrastructure
** John spoke with MoT about 2nd Narrows. Suggestions included cyclist-friendly rub rail on bridge sidewalks.
** John contacted with MoT. Suggestions included cyclist-friendly rub rail on bridge sidewalks to reduce risk of falling because handlebars hit railing or current rub rail brackets, a problem MoT didn't seem to be aware of.
* SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
* SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
** Tamiko spoke with Gavin and new Translink contact about improving bike access and parking on SeaBus
** Tamiko spoke with Gavin and new Translink contact about improving bike access and parking on SeaBus
** Positive conversation: discussed removing seats to increase cyclist and pedestrian capacity, loading through centre doors
** Positive conversation: discussed removing seats to increase cyclist and pedestrian capacity, loading through centre doors
* Hierarchy of cycle route constructs and markings (Peter)
* Hierarchy of cycle route constructs and markings (Peter)
** Peter shared prioritized list (on wiki)
** Peter shared prioritized [http://northshore.vacc.bc.ca/index.php/Issues#Hierarchy_of_Cycle_Route_Constructs_and_Markings list]
** John mentioned that the North Vancouver Bike Master Plan has a detailed description of bike route infrastructure
* Welsh Street (Bart, by email)
* Welsh Street (Bart, by email)
** WVD Engineering met with Squamish Nation ("SN") Council in November. Based on SN's direction a meeting with the public is to be scheduled for January next year followed by a presentation of the final design to SN Council in February. Note, no open house was schedule for late November.
** WVD Engineering met with Squamish Nation ("SN") Council in November. Based on SN's direction a meeting with the public is to be scheduled for January next year followed by a presentation of the final design to SN Council in February. Note, no open house was schedule for late November.
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'''Social'''
'''Social'''
* Festive season gathering at Cedar Grove Restaurant, Lynn Valley (John)
* Festive season gathering
** Brunch on 12 Dec
** Brunch on 12 Dec, 11am
** John will send out an email with the details


'''Action Items'''
'''Action Items'''
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* Jay to follow up with City and District regarding signs and driver education about green sharrow lanes
* Jay to follow up with City and District regarding signs and driver education about green sharrow lanes
* Group to follow progress at JBAC and District TPAC
* Group to follow progress at JBAC and District TPAC
* Antje, John and Jay to follow North Vancouver Bike Master Plan review process

Revision as of 16:45, 3 December 2010

Attendance & Agenda

  • Welcome new members and guests
  • Attendance: Peter, Bill, Antje, Jen, Dianne, Tamiko, John
  • Additional business: none
  • Review November minutes

Education & Outreach

  • Recap of VACC tabling at Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) Speaker Series at Centennial Theatre (Heather/Bill/Antje)
    • Many cyclists on Tues, less so on Wed and Thu, but good shows all nights
    • Most popular items from the table: cyclists are sexy sticker, Metro Vancouver bike map, Momentum magazine
  • North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan review (John/Antje/Bill)
    • Antje summarized Dec 1 JBAC special meeting on master plan review. Lots of good input for master plan update.
    • John summarized shortcomings of current master plan and how VACC can provide input for the new plan
    • Municipalities will start master plan review next year (February or March)
  • FAQ NS cyclist resource (John)
    • John added lots of contacts on Google spreadsheet (see his email to Yahoo group for login). Enough information now to post on the wiki.
  • Additional useful links for wiki site (Peter & Heather):

Hot Spots & Issues

  • Lions Gate Bridge (Peter)
    • New contact is Matt Choquette
    • Online map with cycling facilities still not updated, but everything discussed at September on-site meeting is being built
    • On Marine Drive we will lose westbound bike lane and eastbound wide paved shoulder
    • Project to be finished by end of March
  • Iron Workers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge (John)
    • John summarized 2nd meeting, this time with Richard and Lorraine
    • Richard continues to advocate for funding for major improvements such as new or wider bridge while John will pursue short-term improvements to existing bridge infrastructure
    • John contacted with MoT. Suggestions included cyclist-friendly rub rail on bridge sidewalks to reduce risk of falling because handlebars hit railing or current rub rail brackets, a problem MoT didn't seem to be aware of.
  • SeaBus bike facilities (Tamiko)
    • Tamiko spoke with Gavin and new Translink contact about improving bike access and parking on SeaBus
    • Positive conversation: discussed removing seats to increase cyclist and pedestrian capacity, loading through centre doors
  • Hierarchy of cycle route constructs and markings (Peter)
    • Peter shared prioritized list
    • John mentioned that the North Vancouver Bike Master Plan has a detailed description of bike route infrastructure
  • Welsh Street (Bart, by email)
    • WVD Engineering met with Squamish Nation ("SN") Council in November. Based on SN's direction a meeting with the public is to be scheduled for January next year followed by a presentation of the final design to SN Council in February. Note, no open house was schedule for late November.
  • West Vancouver budget for cycling network and greenway plan (Bart, by email)
    • The budget to update the Cycling Network and Greenway Plan for WVD is before Council.
    • WVD Engineering is looking at a possible new project of the creation of bicycle lanes on Marine Drive between 25th Street and Oxley Street as a project for 2011. If this could be accomplished it would be a very symbolic advancement of biking in WVD.

Social

  • Festive season gathering
    • Brunch on 12 Dec, 11am
    • John will send out an email with the details

Action Items

  • Peter to follow up on Taylor Wood issues
  • Tamiko to follow up with Translink
  • Jay to email Cllr Bassam to initiate dialogue on future advocacy efforts in District
  • Jay to follow up with City and District regarding signs and driver education about green sharrow lanes
  • Group to follow progress at JBAC and District TPAC
  • Antje, John and Jay to follow North Vancouver Bike Master Plan review process
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