Meeting Summary: June 9, 2016: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 01:29, 28 June 2016

Attendance: Guest: Melissa Chaun, Peter S (Chair), Fiona, Brian, Dianne, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Krista (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
Summer monthly meeting break
- It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
Review of recent events
- Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
- MEC on 28 May – only 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
- Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The rodeo only had a couple of kids.
  - Photo at the start of the 3 km ride - see 27 June 2016 upload at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Special:ListFiles
  - L to R in photo: Linda Buchanan, Iona Bonamis, Darrell Mussatto, Erika Rathje, Peter Scholefield, Dave Wilson, Phil Legree, Sonia Garza and in the background, Dianne Murrray.
- BTWW station at north end of the Lions Gate Bridge on 1 June 4-6 pm
  - Peter counted 394, 110 going to Vancouver and 61 stopped at the station.
  - DWV sponsored it but HUB ran it.
- BTWW station at north end of 2nd narrows bridge on 2 June 4-6 pm
  - 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped including MLA Jane Thornthwaite.
  - Obsession Bikes had a repair station.
  - No new memberships were obtained.
  - Space was crowded with room for only 2 tents unless setup could in future be further back from sidewalk.
  - More signage or balloon upstream on the bridge would help to advertise the station.
- BTWW station at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver on 2 June 4:30-6:30 pm
  - Emily Willowbee was there as the DWV sponsor.
  - Different Bikes had a repair station.
Review and planning for upcoming events:
- Lynn Valley Days (18 June)
  - We will have our tent with the following volunteers: Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, and Fred 2-4
- Canada Day in North Van (1 July)
  - We need some ideas for stickers e.g. 10 reasons to ride - Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork.
  - Don volunteered to register for parade & booth.
- It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in west Van.
- Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
  - Don will get us registered.
  - We should try to get a location near the bike rodeo & Obsession Bikes.
- E.V. Bike to shop day is on 13 Aug.
- It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in West Van.
- FraserFEST 28-Aug
  - Melissa, Chaun (mchaun@gmail.com - 604-949-0045) Events Coordinator for the Rivershed Society of BC (http://rivershed.com) briefed us on the event.
  - There will be a group ride from Vanier park over 2nd narrows to a First Nations event at Ambleside park and then back to Vanier Park back via 1st narrows.
  - The proposed Burrard Loop map can be found on Google Maps at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=1oAl8uHGThTvnVNbjXFLFkiZAKcY
  - They will need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
  - We suggested offering a shorter "loop" as well, counterclockwise, to Ambleside and back, perhaps using different routes through Stanley Park;
  - We also recommended pre-registration for the group ride(s).
  - Melissa said that she would be most grateful to keep the information and brainstorming flowing to facilitate a potential partnership with us.
Municipalities
- CNV Update
  - We have requested an update on Spirit Trail bridge/tunnel but the mayor told us on Bike Day in Canada that engineering plans have been started.
  - There are no updates on East & West Keith plans following recent public consultations which included our formal input.
- DNV & MOTI Update
  - Lower Lynn Interchanges - We will be meeting on 30 June with the three North Shore MLAs to discuss plans for the major interchange construction.
  - Also discussed will be the possibility of a bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
  - Iron workers Memorial Bridge directional signage is needed to reinforce uni-directional travel by cyclists.
  - We know there will be new bike lanes on Capilano Road but we need to investigate implementation plans.
  - There are plans for a public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange.
- DWV Update
  - Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension is up for approval at Council on 13 June and Paul, Peter and Tony are planning to speak in support of the planned separated Spirit Trail.
  - Peter will be drafting a HUB letter on uphill bike lanes during roadwork on 15th and 21st Streets leading up to Hwy 1.
  - Peter will also investigate the possibility of a cycling infrastructure workshop to be given to DWV council and staff similar to the recent one to DNV.

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-# Attendance: Guest: Melissa,  Peter S (Chair), Fiona, Brian, Dianne, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Krista (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
+# Attendance: Guest: Melissa Chaun, Peter S (Chair), Fiona, Brian, Dianne, Nelson, Erica, Fred, Don, Antje, Giacomo, Paul and newcomers Krista (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
 # Summer monthly meeting break
 #* It was decided to continue with regular monthly meetings on 14 July and 11 August.
 # Review of recent events
 #* Gleneagles on 28 May – not many attended, due to weather, but we obtained 1 new member.
-#* MEC on 28 May – 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
+#* MEC on 28 May – only 20-40 people due to weather with 3 new memberships.
-#*  Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km  and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The odeo only had a couple of kids.
+#*  Bike day in Canada on 30 May – 20+ folks on 3 km  and 10 km rides rides including City mayor/City and District councillors & N Van MLA. The rodeo only had a couple of kids.
 #** Photo at the start of the 3 km ride - see 27 June 2016 upload at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Special:ListFiles
 #** L to R in photo: Linda Buchanan, Iona Bonamis, Darrell Mussatto, Erika Rathje, Peter Scholefield, Dave Wilson, Phil Legree, Sonia Garza and in the background, Dianne Murrray.
-#* BTWW station at north end of lions Gate Bridge narrows bridge on 1 June 4-6 pm
+#* BTWW station at north end of the Lions Gate Bridge on 1 June 4-6 pm
 #** Peter counted 394, 110 going to Vancouver and 61 stopped at the station.
 #** DWV sponsored it but HUB ran it.
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 #** No new memberships were obtained.
 #** Space was crowded with room for only 2 tents unless setup could in future be further back from sidewalk.
-#** More signage or balloon upstream on the bridge would help to advertise the station
+#** More signage or balloon upstream on the bridge would help to advertise the station.
 #* BTWW station at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver on 2 June 4:30-6:30 pm
-#**  Emily Willowbie was their as the DWW sponsor.
+#**  Emily Willowbee was there as the DWV sponsor.
 #** Different Bikes had a repair station.
 # Review and planning for upcoming events:
 #* Lynn Valley Days (18 June)
-#**  We will our tent with the following volunteers: Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, and Fred 2-4
+#**  We will have our tent with the following volunteers: Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, and Fred 2-4
 #* Canada Day in North Van (1 July)
 #** We need some ideas for stickers e.g. 10 reasons to ride - Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork.
 #** Don volunteered to register for parade & booth.
-#* It was decided to will skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in west Van.
+#* It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in west Van.
 #* Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
-#** Don will  get us registered
+#** Don will  get us registered.
 #** We should try to get a location near the bike rodeo & Obsession Bikes.
 #* E.V. Bike to shop day is on 13 Aug.
 #* It was decided to skip Caribbean days & the Harmony Arts Festival in West Van.
-#* FraserFest 28-Aug
+#* FraserFEST 28-Aug
 #** Melissa, Chaun (mchaun@gmail.com - 604-949-0045) Events Coordinator for the Rivershed Society of BC (http://rivershed.com) briefed us on the event.
-#** There will be a group ride from Vanier park over 2nd narrows to a 1st nations event at Ambleside park and then back to Vanier Park back via 1st narrows
+#** There will be a group ride from Vanier park over 2nd narrows to a First Nations event at Ambleside park and then back to Vanier Park back via 1st narrows.
+#** The proposed Burrard Loop map can be found on Google Maps at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=1oAl8uHGThTvnVNbjXFLFkiZAKcY
 #** They will need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
 #** We suggested offering a shorter "loop" as well, counterclockwise, to Ambleside and back, perhaps using different routes through Stanley Park;
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 # Municipalities
 #*  CNV Update
-#** We have requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel but the mayor told us on Bike Day in Canada that engineering plans have been started.
+#** We have requested an update on Spirit Trail bridge/tunnel but the mayor told us on Bike Day in Canada that engineering plans have been started.
-#** Ther no updates on East & West Keith plans following recent public consultations which included our formal input.
+#** There are no updates on East & West Keith plans following recent public consultations which included our formal input.
 #* DNV & MOTI Update
+#** Lower Lynn Interchanges - We will be meeting on 30 June with the three North Shore MLAs to discuss plans for the major interchange construction.
-#** Lower Lynn Interchanges
+#** Also discussed will be the possibility of a bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
-#** We will be meeting on 30 June with the three North Shore MLAs to discuss plans for th major interchange construction
-#** Ironworkers Memorial Bridge directional signage
+#** Iron workers Memorial Bridge directional signage is needed to reinforce uni-directional travel by cyclists.
+#** We know there will be new bike lanes on Capilano Road but we need to investigate implementation plans.
-#** DNV parking policy
-#** Public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange
+#** There are plans for a public bike repair station near Phibbs Exchange.
-#* DWV Update (15 min Peter)
+#* DWV Update
-#** Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension i sup for approval at Council on 13 June and Paul, Peter and Tony are planning to speak in support of the planned separated Spirit Trail
+#** Spirit Trail Ambleside Extension is up for approval at Council on 13 June and Paul, Peter and Tony are planning to speak in support of the planned separated Spirit Trail.
-#** HUB letter on uphill bike lanes on 15th and 21st Streets
+#** Peter will be drafting a HUB letter on uphill bike lanes during roadwork on 15th and 21st Streets leading up to Hwy 1.
+#** Peter will also investigate the possibility of a cycling infrastructure workshop to be given to DWV council and staff similar to the recent one to DNV.
-#** Delegation to Council on AAA bike lanes
-A. new: Christie (cycles to VGH) & Mike (cycles to BCIT)
-B. Peter,
-C. Summer break – will have July & Aug meetings.
-D. Recent events:
-D.I. Gleneagles – not many attended, due to weather, 1 new member.
-D.II. MEC – 20-40 people due to weather,  3 new memberships.
-D.III. Bike day in Canada – 20+ folks on rides including City/District councillors & N Van MLA. Rodeo only had a couple of kids.
-D.IV. B2WW 2nd narrows – 300+ cyclists, ~130 stopped, no new memberships.
-D.IV.a) Jane Hartwick – Seymour MLA stopped by.
-D.IV.b) Crowded => only 2 tents or setup further back from sidewalk
-D.IV.c) More signage on bridge. Balloons.
-D.IV.d) 1st narrows booth – about 60 stopped
-D.V. West Van Community day – disorganized & spread out, ~30 people.
-D.V.a) Next year need a higher traffic location, possibly near spirit trail?
-E. Up Coming:
-E.I. Lynn Valley Days (18-Jun) – Don 10-2, Nelson 10-1, Fred 2-4
-E.II. Canada Day (1-July):
-E.II.a) Stickers – need ideas, 10 reasons to ride, Erika can help with sticker quotes & artwork
-E.II.b) Don to register for parade & booth
-E.III. We will skip Caribbean days & Harmony Arts
-E.IV. Car Free day (13-14 Aug)
-E.IV.a) Don to get us registered
-E.IV.b) tTy to get a location near bike rodeo & obsession
-E.V. Bike to shop day (13 Aug)
-E.VI. FraserFest 28-Aug – Melissa(organizer) – need 6 guides/sweeps for 44km ride.
-E.VI.a) From Vanier park over 2nd narrows to 1st nations event @ Ambleside and back via 1st narrows.
-E.VII. CNV -
-E.VII.a) requested update on Spirit trail bridge/tunnel
-E.VII.b) no updates on E & W Keith.
-E.VIII. DNV -
-E.VIII.a) 21st June mtg with MLAs  - Bike highway between Mtn-Hwy & 2nd Narrows.
-E.VIII.b) Cap road bike lanes – investigate
-E.VIII.c) J Porter – more signage for one way on 2nd narrows
-E.VIII.d) Developing a parking policy – for new town centres & new developments.
-E.IX. DWV
-E.IX.a) Public Hearing on Mon 13th,  Ambleside to Lawson
-E.IX.a.i) Council is onside, but parking lobby is pushing back
-E.IX.a.ii) Tony – will speak for HUB.
-E.IX.b) Working on 15th & 21st uphill cycle lanes

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