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** NS Candidates?
** NS Candidates?
** W 1st
** W 1st
* [https://www.cnv.org/city-services/streets-and-transportation/transportation-studies/north-shore-transportation-survey North Shore Transportation Survey Results] -
** Will be updated every other year
* Change meeting time to 1st or 3rd Thursday of the Month?
** Check with CNV Library
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* Climate Caucus - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pUJC4HSbhXJGIMC7npDxj1Ox0DCyQeduZrHty_dNB8I/edit?ts=5ef60dbd Councillor's Handbook] - Fiona
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** We will attend a future meeting once things calm down.
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===Goals & Objectives ===
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===City of North Vancouver - Erika/Heather===
===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'''
*'''Esplanade Update'''
[[File:Esplanade Planter Boxes.png]]
**Community engagement starts November 16th. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021
**New planters between Esplanade and Rogers better define bike path from pedestrian path
**Community engagement has ended. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021


*'''1st Street'''
*'''1st Street'''
**This project is almost complete
**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.
**Spoke to staff about the need for improved traffic management during construction
**Let us know how this project is working for you




*'''Casano Loutet Overpass'''
*'''East Keith'''
** Staff are conducting a safety study on [East Keith from Sutherland down to Brooksbank]https://letstalk.cnv.org/cloverley-neighbourhood-traffic-safety-improvements
**Construction to begin January 2021
**This would be worth participating in given the pinch point at Heywood and the downhill bike lane. We spoke with staff about this prior to the opening of the new left-turn lane access to HWY 1, asking them to implement separators where the dotted line invites cars into the bike lane. At that time they said lets wait until we see what happens with the new turn lanes. Since the opening we have observed no difference in behavior. I have inquired again, but no answer - could be they are waiting for the survey results. We have an official HUB letter ready to go, but not sure that is the best way to approach.
[[File:Casano loutet.jpg]]




*'''East Keith'''
*'''Staff Bike Around'''
**We have a scheduled bike around with staff on Dec 17th
** Meeting with staff tomorrow to discuss the pinch point at Heywood on the south side of East Keith Road
[[File:East Keith Road.jpg]]




*'''City Priority Routes'''
*'''City Priority Routes'''
'''Phase 1'''
'''Phase 1'''
**1st Street (in construction now)
**1st Street (almost complete)
**Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan)
**Casano-Loutet overpass (construction starts in Jan)
**Jones
**Jones
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=== District of North Vancouver - Sibylle/Fred ===
=== District of North Vancouver - Sibylle/Fred ===
* 2021 Plan:
* 2020 Transportation workshop - Nov 9th
** Tatlow+W15th
** staff proposed a multi-year implementation plan to Council for approval
*** Ruffus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank to connect to Casano/Loutet overpass
*** 7of 15M$ will be District money, rest from grants
** Hunter street bridge in Lynn Creek TC
**** More of the transportation budget is allocated to Alternative Transportation than roads/cars going forward - to address the deficit of alternative infrastructure.
*** design has started, construction start in summer.
*** Generally aligned with our priorities, though not completely. Requested staff try to reprioritized some of the plan.
** Steep MUP from Deep Cove to Parkgate via Indian River neighbourhood
*** Also some of the Key sections in Town Centres is dependant on Future redevelopment, which will leave gaps, especially in Lynn Creek TC.
** Upper LV Road from TC to Peters
** 2021 Plan:
* also budget for missing Wayfinding signage
*** 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
*Other
** DNV did not buy bike path sweeper in 2020 due to Covid, but it is in the 2021 budget request.
** Plastic post have been installed on East 29th.
** Started discussion of adding protection to bike lanes on Mountain south of the Hwy Overpass
** Draft designs for a MUP on east and west side of Mountian Hwy north of the overpass.



* DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
* DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
**[https://www.dnv.org/sites/default/files/edocs/Bike%20lane%20survey%20report%2020201102.pdf Summary report]
** The received over 1808 submissions to the survey.
**Should be published in next week or so.
** Key points:
** Key points:
*** 82% Cycle (vs 89% drive, 72% walk and 34 use public transit)
*** 82% Cycle (vs 89% drive, 72% walk and 34 use public transit)
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*** Reasons not to cycle: #1 Safety, #2 Incomplete network
*** Reasons not to cycle: #1 Safety, #2 Incomplete network
*** Feel safe? 21% yes, 27% neutral, 50% NO (16% strongly)
*** Feel safe? 21% yes, 27% neutral, 50% NO (16% strongly)
*** Cycle more: 79% continuous route, 50% good surface, 45 secure parking
*** Needed to Cycle more: 79% continuous route, 50% good surface, 45% secure parking
*** Safety concerns 47% separation, 22% collisions, 14% dooring,
*** Safety concerns: 47% separation, 22% collisions, 14% dooring,
*** Comments - most common: Protected/separated (529)
*** Comments - most common: Protected/separated bike lanes(529)


===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
* Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay - https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/transport-raods/docs/major-projects/horseshoe-bay-streetscape/190819HSBStreetscapeDisplayBoards.pdf
* painted bike land at 23rd and Bellevue
* Paking at the new Groscenor developme and neasrby
* 20 in 20 challenge results




===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
* meeting with the new dirctor of Transpoortionand engineering services on 30 November
* Royal Avenue in Horseshoe Bay - https://westvancouver.ca/sites/default/files/dwv/assets/transport-raods/docs/major-projects/horseshoe-bay-streetscape/190819HSBStreetscapeDisplayBoards.pdf
* in 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
* Meeting with the new director of Transportation and Engineering Services on 30 November - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/c/ca/2020-12-08_email_to_Ms_Jenn_Moller_re_30_November_meeting.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.
* Painted bike lane at 23rd and Bellevue- http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/8/8a/2020-12-04_23rd_and_Bellevue_looking_east_IMG_3158.JPG
** '''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.
* Parking at the new Grosvenor development and nearby - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/4/42/2020-12-08_parking_places_at_Grosvenor_and_vicinity.pdf.pdf - http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/images/7/71/2004-03-20_parking_in_the_vicinity_of_1300_block_Bellevue.jpg
** '''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:
* Possible Ciclovia in 2021
***Protected bike lanes along the perimeter of the Park Royal's Gateway Residences development adjacent to Marine Drive and Taylor Way.
* 20 in 20 challenge results.
***Connection along Taylor Way from Park Royal's Gateway Residences development to the Spirit Trail and the Welch St Bridge western access.
* Proposed meeting with West Vancouver Police Department.
***Protected bike lanes on either side of Marine Drive between Taylor Way and the two bridges over the Capilano River
* Capilano Pacific Trail through Klee Wyck to Keith Road.
***Safer connections for cyclists crossing the traffic signaled intersection at Marine Drive and Taylor Way.
* Snow clearing on bike routes: West Vancouver Snow Clearing Policy. Two agencies responsible for clearing bike network: (1) roads are responsibility of DWV Engineering: call Dustin Bergstrom (604 925 7200 – service requests). Clearing follows a 3-stage prioritized program, see: https://westvancouver.ca/home-building-property/emergency-preparedness/what-to-do/winter . Roads are ploughed curb to curb as frequently as necessary subject to crew and equipment availability. (2) MUPs such as Spirit Trail and Hugo Ray Connector are responsibility of Parks Dept; call Dan Heninger (604 925 7137). Clearing of MUPs (usually within 24h) follows priorities given to car parks, and municipal buildings. Multiple clearings as necessary.
***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===
=== MOTI - Antje/Don===
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*The May HUB newsletter indicated their Learn 2 Ride course will be an on line course, possibly in early June. Sign up for notification is available. This is a modified course designed for ages 9-12 years old and covers cycling safely and confidently around your neighbourhood.
*The May HUB newsletter indicated their Learn 2 Ride course will be an on line course, possibly in early June. Sign up for notification is available. This is a modified course designed for ages 9-12 years old and covers cycling safely and confidently around your neighbourhood.
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**Oxford Street will have bike paths both sides connecting with paths on Mountain Hwy.
**Oxford Street will have bike paths both sides connecting with paths on Mountain Hwy.
**It was noted that these developments will be concurrent with the Phibbs Exchange upgrade which suggests it could become a significant bottleneck.
**It was noted that these developments will be concurrent with the Phibbs Exchange upgrade which suggests it could become a significant bottleneck.





===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul===
===Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul===

Latest revision as of 01:19, 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/677-584-149 . You can also phone in (audio only) at +1.778.654.8779,,677-584-149 #

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions


General

  • Schedule Meetings with North Shore MLAs
    • Topics to cover
      • Over view of HUB and North Shore committee's Goals & Activities
      • Updating the MVA to a Safe Roads Act.
      • Incentives for e-Bikes
    • Met with Susie Chant on Nov-27 - Giacomo & Don
  • Public Input/Consultations:
    • CNV - Esplanade
    • DWV -
  • HUB 2020 Infrastructure award
    • NS Candidates?
    • W 1st
  • North Shore Transportation Survey Results -
    • Will be updated every other year
  • Change meeting time to 1st or 3rd Thursday of the Month?
    • Check with CNV Library


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
  • Goals for 2021
    • What do we need to change from our 2020 ones?
    • Any new ones to consider?



City of North Vancouver - Erika/Heather

  • Esplanade Update

Esplanade Planter Boxes.png

    • New planters between Esplanade and Rogers better define bike path from pedestrian path
    • Community engagement has ended. Detailed design in winter and more engagement winter-spring 2021 Construction to begin in summer/fall 2021


  • 1st Street
    • This project is almost complete
    • Spoke to staff about the need for improved traffic management during construction
    • Let us know how this project is working for you


  • East Keith
    • Staff are conducting a safety study on [East Keith from Sutherland down to Brooksbank]https://letstalk.cnv.org/cloverley-neighbourhood-traffic-safety-improvements
    • This would be worth participating in given the pinch point at Heywood and the downhill bike lane. We spoke with staff about this prior to the opening of the new left-turn lane access to HWY 1, asking them to implement separators where the dotted line invites cars into the bike lane. At that time they said lets wait until we see what happens with the new turn lanes. Since the opening we have observed no difference in behavior. I have inquired again, but no answer - could be they are waiting for the survey results. We have an official HUB letter ready to go, but not sure that is the best way to approach.


  • Staff Bike Around
    • We have a scheduled bike around with staff on Dec 17th


  • City Priority Routes

Phase 1

    • 1st Street (almost complete)
    • 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 - Sibylle/Fred

  • 2021 Plan:
    • Tatlow+W15th
      • Ruffus/Kirkstone and Brooksbank to connect to Casano/Loutet overpass
    • Hunter street bridge in Lynn Creek TC
      • design has started, construction start in summer.
    • 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
    • DNV did not buy bike path sweeper in 2020 due to Covid, but it is in the 2021 budget request.
    • Started discussion of adding protection to bike lanes on Mountain south of the Hwy Overpass
    • Draft designs for a MUP on east and west side of Mountian Hwy north of the overpass.


  • DNV Priority Bike Network Engagement
    • Summary report
    • 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)
      • Needed to Cycle more: 79% continuous route, 50% good surface, 45% secure parking
      • Safety concerns: 47% separation, 22% collisions, 14% dooring,
      • Comments - most common: Protected/separated bike lanes(529)


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

MOTI - Antje/Don

  • Lower Lynn - Monthly meeting
    • Phase 3 - Construction around Main St and the Ironworkers bridgehead
      • Main south side path closed for Oct into Nov - most detour improvements that we requested have been done
      • Bridge west sidewalk closed all winter into spring
      • Phibbs Exchange work to start in spring
  • Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay
    • Waiting for draft report
  • Taylor Way interchange
    • Several issues raised by West Van resident



Developers - Fred/Paul & Peter

  • Currently active:
    • West Van ????
    • Anthem Seymour Estates - Lytton Ave (opposite Ron Andrews Recreation Centre ) scheduled for public hearing September 14. This will be the first reading. To participate, send email to James Gordon, Manager of administrative services, gordonja@dnv.org
  • Seymour Estates redevelopment proposal received DNV Council approval to proceed to a public hearing.
    • The public hearing was conducted virtually due to Covid but because of technical glitches was aborted halfway and is now postponed to 15 December.
  • Lower Lynn Development
    • Redevelopment applications are in the pipeline for Oxford Street. Expect some of these to be approved in the new year as they will be market rentals and below markets apartments. Being close to Phibbs, they will minimize parking requirements. A proposed redevelopment at 1515-1555 Oxford St with 134 units on six storeys with 114 underground parking spaces and 216 spaces for bicycle spaces for residents and visitors. Ebike charging was mentioned at the council presentation. The project got a good reception.
    • Oxford Street will have bike paths both sides connecting with paths on Mountain Hwy.
    • It was noted that these developments will be concurrent with the Phibbs Exchange upgrade which suggests it could become a significant bottleneck.



Communications & Outreach - Heather/Antje/Giacomo/Paul

  • 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)



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