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=== Elections for 2021 ===
* [[Organization_and_Roles | Committee Organization and Roles]]
** Recruiting
* Chair & Vice Chair
* Liaisons
* Communications & Event teams
* Other?


===General===
===General===
* Schedule Meetings with North Shore MLAs - Don
* Schedule Meetings with North Shore MLAs - Don
** Nov-27 with Susie Chant (Eastern N Van) - Giacomo & Don
** Hwy 1 East side connector by MoTI as part of Lower-Lynn interchanges project
** Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act.
*** Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act.
*** eBike incentives
*** She will be focusing on Youth & mental health - was interested in HUB's Bike education programs.
* Climate Caucus - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pUJC4HSbhXJGIMC7npDxj1Ox0DCyQeduZrHty_dNB8I/edit?ts=5ef60dbd Councillor's Handbook] - Fiona
* Climate Caucus - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pUJC4HSbhXJGIMC7npDxj1Ox0DCyQeduZrHty_dNB8I/edit?ts=5ef60dbd Councillor's Handbook] - Fiona
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===Letters===
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* 1 new ones
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** Cher & Dale: re Taylor Way near Hwy 1
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===City of North Vancouver - Erika/Heather===
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**Council approved a two-year pilot of an ebike share in the City. The project was originally all three municipalities, but they could not find a vendor who would bid under the original conditions. New parameters have been developed which include Geo-fencing for return on bikes to designated spots. The City is putting up $50,000 to develop the places where bikes can return to. Otherwise, the service provider must absorb all costs. The contract is going out to bid shortly and it is likely that we will have an ebike share service on the ground early spring. If the pilot is successful, then other munis may follow suit.
**Council approved a two-year pilot of an ebike share in the City. The project was originally all three municipalities, but they could not find a vendor who would bid under the original conditions. New parameters have been developed which include Geo-fencing for return on bikes to designated spots. The City is putting up $50,000 to develop the places where bikes can return to. Otherwise, the service provider must absorb all costs. The contract is going out to bid shortly and it is likely that we will have an ebike share service on the ground early spring. If the pilot is successful, then other munis may follow suit.



*'''Esplanade Long Term'''
*'''Open Streets Survey'''
**COVID and staffing capacity has pushed back consultation timeline, along with need to give leadership confidence in proceeding forward — it’s an expensive and significant project. Strong recommendation to do more legwork, which they have done and continue to do, making sure key stakeholders are included
**The City is asking for feedback on their Open Streets project. It is worth participating because they will be looking at expansion or contraction.
**After looking at other options, staff recommend that Esplanade is the most efficient, logical and connected cycling route in terms of commercial and transit access
Key street in central Lonsdale is Lonsdale and there is no room designate for bikes there. If you fill in the survey and you think a bike lane would be good, please make that comment.
** Initial stakeholder engagement w/ Lower Lonsdale BIA, NV Chamber of Commerce, TransLink departments incl. Major Road Network folks, Port of Vancouver, BC Trucking Associations, CNV Ops and Fire Departments, and HUB of course. Discussed what is and isn’t working well for those groups + various tools within the Complete Street toolbox. Some agreement between them on what doesn’t work well which includes the perspective of cyclists.
They are also asking for where more open streets might help. 17th and St. Andrews were good for bikes, but not for pedestrians. Maybe a more continuous barrier would help pedestrians feel safer.
**Stakeholders preferred each user group to be separated. Drivers and cyclists often feel uncomfortable side-by-side. Truck drivers say they slow down quite considerably and feel quite stressed — lots going on there. Don’t want to create more conflicts between fast-moving cyclists and people walking.
https://letstalk.cnv.org/open-streets-in-the-city/survey_tools/open-streets-feedback
**Parking: Off-street parking identified by BIA, CoC as key opportunity to look at more; move more of the parking demand into those off-street lots that have a lot of availability.

**Oct 5: Council endorsed complete street for Esplanade

** Timeline: Fall 2020 Community engagement followed by detailed design in winter and more engagement coming winter-spring 2021; finalize design based on community feedback, in spring 2021; construction to begin in summer/fall 2021 (subject to funding and external grants — need to know they have the $ before they start construction)
*'''Ridgeway Speed Reductions'''
**The city will expand the existing 30km/hr speed zone around Ridgeway School to include local streets throughout the broader Ridgeway neighbourhood.


*'''Esplanade Update'''
**Community engagement starts November 16th. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021

*'''1st Street / 2nd Street Corridor'''
*'''1st Street'''
**The painted lines are in and parking was prohibited, however no parking signs are no longer posted so cars are parking in the bike lane. We are talking to staff tomorrow to find out when the flex posts will be installed and will report back. The pinch point at Fell is gone.
**Parking protected on N side. Where no parking, concrete barries to separate bike path. Southside, concrete barriers as well. There's a number of driveways so quite a bit of green paint and other elements to highlight areas of potential conflict. Updated design on the project at https://letstalk.cnv.org/west-1st-bike-lane-upgrade
**Will complete most of the work in off-peak hours. Have done some of the paving work already including some work on the bridge that connects 2nd to 1st (smoother entry and exits)
**Timeline: End of Oct beginning of Nov substantially completed
**In 2023 LEC will connect to the wastewater treatment plant and 1st will be repaved.The City should be able to keep most of what we build now and then have the opportunity to re-assess in 2 years


*'''Priority Routes'''
**1st Street
**Midtown Route to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th?
**Upper Levels Greenway
**Esplanade


*'''Casano Loutet Overpass'''
*'''Local bikeway spot improvements coming:'''
**Construction to begin January 2021
** Signal coming at 4th & Lonsdale for 4th street bike route with traffic calming (diverters) planned at intersections @ Chesterfield and @ St Georges
[[File:Casano loutet.jpg]]
** Signal at 3rd & St Andrews



*'''East Keith'''
*'''East Keith'''
** Meeting with staff tomorrow to discuss the pinch point at Heywood on the south side of East Keith Road
** Status of bike lane plan?
[[File:East Keith Road.jpg]]


*'''Mobility Strategy'''
**Andrew Devlin, manager of transportation, presented the vision and principles of the strategy for feedback from the Climate and Environment Advisory Task Force earlier this week.
**Public engagement opportunities coming in the spring of 2021


*'''CityFix app'''
*'''City Priority Routes'''
'''Phase 1'''
** Has anybody had success using this to fix street/signal issues, other than sweeping bike lanes?
**1st Street (in construction now)
**Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan)
**Jones


'''Phase 2'''
=== District of North Vancouver - Don/Ryan ===
**Esplanade (public consultation)
**Midtown Connector to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th?
**Upper Levels Greenway East

'''Phase 3'''
**St. Davids
**Chesterfield 13th down
**Upper Levels Greenway West

=== District of North Vancouver - Don/TBD ===
* 2020 Transportation workshop - Nov 9th
* 2020 Transportation workshop - Nov 9th
** staff proposing a multi-year implementation plan to Council for appoval
** staff proposed a multi-year implementation plan to Council for approval
*** 7of 15M$ will be District money, rest from grants
*** Generally align with our priorities, though not completely.
**** More of the transportation budget is allocated to Alternative Transportation than roads/cars going forward - to address the deficit of alternative infrastructure.
* 1st Avenue West
*** Generally aligned with our priorities, though not completely. Requested staff try to reprioritized some of the plan.
** Parking protected bike lane once. Treatment plant construction allows. Will be coordinated with City design.
*** Also some of the Key sections in Town Centres is dependant on Future redevelopment, which will leave gaps, especially in Lynn Creek TC.
* LV rd & E 29th
** 2021 Plan:
** Reduced fast lane width on Lynn Valley Road allowed a 0.3m bike lane buffer space after repaving. Will install permanent style plastic posts this fall. This will allow passing as the cycle lane is only 1.5m
*** Tatlow+W15th
** Plastic post should be installed in the ext month or two install on East 29th as well
**** Ruffus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank to connect to Casano/Loutet overpass
** Public consultation for Upper Lynn Valley Road bike lane postponed until at least the fall
*** Hunter street bridge in Lynn Creek TC
*** Steep MUP from Deep Cove to Parkgate via Indian River neighbourhood
*** Upper LV Road from TC to Peters
** also budget for missing Wayfinding signage
*Other
** Plastic post have been installed on East 29th.

* DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
* DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
** The received over 1000 inputs to the survey. Should get results in the next couple weeks
** The received over 1808 submissions to the survey.
**Should be published in next week or so.
** Plan to present priorities to Council at Nov 9th meeting.
** Key points:
** Requested a review prior to this presentation
*** 82% Cycle (vs 89% drive, 72% walk and 34 use public transit)
* Marine / Mcguire pinch point
*** 42% cycle 3+ times a week, 30% 1-10 times a month
** DNV reviewing internally to see what can be done with the space available.
*** 77% exercise, 75% rec, 47% commute, 42% utility (shop, ...)
* Lower Lynn Wayfinding signage
*** Reasons not to cycle: #1 Safety, #2 Incomplete network
** Reviewed with staff and they were most receptive. Updated version in Sep/Oct???
*** Feel safe? 21% yes, 27% neutral, 50% NO (16% strongly)
* North end of Mtn Hwy overpass connection with Arbourlynn:
*** Cycle more: 79% continuous route, 50% good surface, 45 secure parking
** Consultant is working on options expected in Fall, hoping to build in 2021.
*** Safety concerns 47% separation, 22% collisions, 14% dooring,
** Meeting in Sept to coordinate on MoTI connections and Corridor Study.
*** Comments - most common: Protected/separated (529)
* Casano connector route to LV TC.
** Public consultation on hold
* Keith/Brooksbank intersection signal issues (Antje)
* E Keith Rd plan status?


===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter===
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=== MOTI - Antje/Don===
=== MOTI - Antje/Don===
*Lower Lynn - Monthly meeting
*Lower Lynn - Monthly meeting
** Phase 3 - Construction around Main St and the Ironworkers bridgehead
**Phase 3 - Construction around Main St and the Ironworkers bridgehead
***Good news on path width at Dollarton ramp crossing: the design variance on the reduced ramp width to accommodate a 4m refuge area between the ramp and Main St was approved
*** Main south side path closed for Oct into Nov - most detour improvements that we requested have been done
***Still some issues with the detour signage. New signs were ordered (too late).
***Bridge west sidewalk closed all winter into spring
*** Phibbs Exchange work to start in spring
*** Phibbs Exchange work to start in spring
**Phase 1, 2 and 4 - Mountain Hwy and new ramps and bridges
***Jay Porter sent updates today. We haven't reviewed or discussed yet.
*Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
*Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
** Waiting for draft report
** Waiting for draft report. Antje will follow up tonight.
*Taylor Way interchange
*Taylor Way interchange
**Several issues raised by West Van resident
**Several issues raised by West Van resident. No response by either MOTI or resident. Antje to follow up.


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===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Martyn===
===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Paul/Giacomo===
*New comms team will hold first meeting soon
*Go by Bike Campaign Update
*Instagram account
**We may use HUB HQ's account instead to post North Shore images
**On hold since we need a collection of images first
*Build photo library of utility cycling on the North Shore that can be used for social media, communications and provided to the media (e.g. North Shore News)


===Goals & Objectives ===
===Goals & Objectives ===
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** Protected Bikepath from terminal to Exit 0 (Spirit Trail) and also to Highway shoulder is mention in the letter from the BC Cycling Coalition.
** Protected Bikepath from terminal to Exit 0 (Spirit Trail) and also to Highway shoulder is mention in the letter from the BC Cycling Coalition.
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Latest revision as of 02:34, 11 December 2020


HUB North Shore Committee holds regular meetings at 6:30pm - 8:30pm on the second Thursday of every month. Everybody is welcome. Our October meeting we will be an online conference call using https://join.me/902-611-379 . You can also phone in (audio only) at +1.778.654.8779,,902-611-379 #

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions


General

  • Schedule Meetings with North Shore MLAs - Don
    • Nov-27 with Susie Chant (Eastern N Van) - Giacomo & Don
      • Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act.
      • eBike incentives
      • She will be focusing on Youth & mental health - was interested in HUB's Bike education programs.
  • Climate Caucus - Councillor's Handbook - Fiona


City of North Vancouver - Erika/Heather

  • eBike Pilot Project
    • Council approved a two-year pilot of an ebike share in the City. The project was originally all three municipalities, but they could not find a vendor who would bid under the original conditions. New parameters have been developed which include Geo-fencing for return on bikes to designated spots. The City is putting up $50,000 to develop the places where bikes can return to. Otherwise, the service provider must absorb all costs. The contract is going out to bid shortly and it is likely that we will have an ebike share service on the ground early spring. If the pilot is successful, then other munis may follow suit.


  • Open Streets Survey
    • The City is asking for feedback on their Open Streets project. It is worth participating because they will be looking at expansion or contraction.

Key street in central Lonsdale is Lonsdale and there is no room designate for bikes there. If you fill in the survey and you think a bike lane would be good, please make that comment. They are also asking for where more open streets might help. 17th and St. Andrews were good for bikes, but not for pedestrians. Maybe a more continuous barrier would help pedestrians feel safer. https://letstalk.cnv.org/open-streets-in-the-city/survey_tools/open-streets-feedback


  • Ridgeway Speed Reductions
    • The city will expand the existing 30km/hr speed zone around Ridgeway School to include local streets throughout the broader Ridgeway neighbourhood.


  • Esplanade Update
    • Community engagement starts November 16th. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021


  • 1st Street
    • The painted lines are in and parking was prohibited, however no parking signs are no longer posted so cars are parking in the bike lane. We are talking to staff tomorrow to find out when the flex posts will be installed and will report back. The pinch point at Fell is gone.


  • Casano Loutet Overpass
    • Construction to begin January 2021

Casano loutet.jpg


  • East Keith
    • Meeting with staff tomorrow to discuss the pinch point at Heywood on the south side of East Keith Road

East Keith Road.jpg


  • City Priority Routes

Phase 1

    • 1st Street (in construction now)
    • Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan)
    • Jones

Phase 2

    • Esplanade (public consultation)
    • Midtown Connector to Casano Loutet bridge - 13th to Boulevard then up to 17th?
    • Upper Levels Greenway East

Phase 3

    • St. Davids
    • Chesterfield 13th down
    • Upper Levels Greenway West

District of North Vancouver - Don/TBD

  • 2020 Transportation workshop - Nov 9th
    • staff proposed a multi-year implementation plan to Council for approval
      • 7of 15M$ will be District money, rest from grants
        • More of the transportation budget is allocated to Alternative Transportation than roads/cars going forward - to address the deficit of alternative infrastructure.
      • Generally aligned with our priorities, though not completely. Requested staff try to reprioritized some of the plan.
      • Also some of the Key sections in Town Centres is dependant on Future redevelopment, which will leave gaps, especially in Lynn Creek TC.
    • 2021 Plan:
      • Tatlow+W15th
        • Ruffus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank to connect to Casano/Loutet overpass
      • Hunter street bridge in Lynn Creek TC
      • Steep MUP from Deep Cove to Parkgate via Indian River neighbourhood
      • Upper LV Road from TC to Peters
    • also budget for missing Wayfinding signage
  • Other
    • Plastic post have been installed on East 29th.
  • DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
    • The received over 1808 submissions to the survey.
    • Should be published in next week or so.
    • Key points:
      • 82% Cycle (vs 89% drive, 72% walk and 34 use public transit)
      • 42% cycle 3+ times a week, 30% 1-10 times a month
      • 77% exercise, 75% rec, 47% commute, 42% utility (shop, ...)
      • Reasons not to cycle: #1 Safety, #2 Incomplete network
      • Feel safe? 21% yes, 27% neutral, 50% NO (16% strongly)
      • Cycle more: 79% continuous route, 50% good surface, 45 secure parking
      • Safety concerns 47% separation, 22% collisions, 14% dooring,
      • Comments - most common: Protected/separated (529)

District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter

  • Update on cycling infrastructure plans in DWV - see letter to the new director of Engineering & Transportation Services at: http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/a/a6/2020-11-10_email_to_Ms_Moller.pdf
    • Marine Drive eastbound protected bike lane: Lions Gate Bridge northbound terminal to DWV municipal boundary. We understand that this project, a top priority for HUB North Shore, would be carried out jointly with DNV which already has the funds available on its part.
    • Welch St Bridge approaches: With shared cost funding with the District, we understand that Park Royal plans to begin the widening the pathway on the south side of the bridge in early 2021. Important to the success of the widening are the access arrangements at each approach and exit, as well as the correct configuration of the vehicle lanes and sharrows. We understand that the District is responsible for the design of the approach at the east side of the bridge.
    • Marine Drive, Taylor Way, Park Royal area bike network connections: Consistent with Park Royal's existing (and forthcoming) mobility network plans and DWV bike network plans are the following:
      • Protected bike lanes along the perimeter of the Park Royal's Gateway Residences development adjacent to Marine Drive and Taylor Way.
      • Connection along Taylor Way from Park Royal's Gateway Residences development to the Spirit Trail and the Welch St Bridge western access.
      • Protected bike lanes on either side of Marine Drive between Taylor Way and the two bridges over the Capilano River
      • Safer connections for cyclists crossing the traffic signaled intersection at Marine Drive and Taylor Way.
      • An alternative bike path to the Ambleside Spirit Trail through Park Royal property to Pound Road and continuation on the south or north side of playing fields to 13th St.
      • A proposed route westbound from Taylor Way along Marine Drive to the next signaled intersection.
    • Ambleside Spirit Trail: Completion of the separated bike path from 13th to 18th Streets.
    • Strategic Transportation Planning: Consultation with HUB North Shore on updating and improving the District's bike network.
    • Hwy 1/99 protected bikeway: Haddon Drive to Westcot Rd together with improvements for active transportation at Taylor Way interchange terminals.
    • Development of ‘Slow Street’ circuits in Ambleside and Dundarave: Connecting elementary and secondary schools, parks and municipal buildings based on the experience of the 2020 Bellevue Slow Street pilot project:
      • Bellevue between 18th and 25th, - one or more diversions to motorized traffic to slow down through traffic.
      • Slow Street circuit #1 including Belleek, 14th St, Mesquite, Haywood, and 25th St.
      • Slow Street Circuit #2 including Belleek, 13th St, Keith Rd, 12th St, Kings, Jefferson, and 25th St.
    • Horseshoe Bay: Bike lanes on Royal Avenue and Bay Street.
    • Upper Levels Bikeway: Bikeway from Westcot to Horseshoe Bay on the north side of Hwy 1/99, including item 6 above and coordination with DNV and MoTI on Hwy 1/99 Capilano Bridge improvements for cycling. This is an important connection between West and North Vancouver Districts.
    • Capilano Pacific Trail: Consult and monitor Metro Vancouver's plan to improve the Capilano Pacific Trail north of Clyde Avenue.
    • Wayfinding Signage: HUB North Shore input is required on John Calimente's plans for wayfinding signage north from Keith Road and east of Taylor Way.

MOTI - Antje/Don

  • Lower Lynn - Monthly meeting
    • Phase 3 - Construction around Main St and the Ironworkers bridgehead
      • Good news on path width at Dollarton ramp crossing: the design variance on the reduced ramp width to accommodate a 4m refuge area between the ramp and Main St was approved
      • Still some issues with the detour signage. New signs were ordered (too late).
      • Phibbs Exchange work to start in spring
    • Phase 1, 2 and 4 - Mountain Hwy and new ramps and bridges
      • Jay Porter sent updates today. We haven't reviewed or discussed yet.
  • Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
    • Waiting for draft report. Antje will follow up tonight.
  • Taylor Way interchange
    • Several issues raised by West Van resident. No response by either MOTI or resident. Antje to follow up.


Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Paul/Giacomo

  • New comms team will hold first meeting soon

Goals & Objectives

  • 2020 Goals Overview
  • Review of our progress/lack towards the goals in 2020
    • Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
      • Analysis of current state all segments of the 3 Bikeways and next steps for each
      • will be added to UnGap the Map database
    • Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
      • Set-up meeting with West Van Chamber of Commerce & Ambleside Dundarave BIA - On Hold
      • Prepare message to share with NS Cycle clubs/organization
  • initial brainstorming on Goals for 2021