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'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
'''CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings'''
*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
*HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
*Met with Brandon on April 27th.
*Next meeting with staff: TBD (likely late summer)


'''Upper Levels Greenway'''
'''Upper Levels Greenway'''
*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]
*Submitted a letter to express our comments: [[File:CNV_UpperLevelsGreenway_052422.pdf‎]]


'''Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond'''
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'''CNV Mobility Strategy'''
*Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway, estimated completion: Summer 2022)
*Upper Levels Greenway (final design/route selection expected: Fall 2022)
*Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
*Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
*Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
*Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
*Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
*Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away)

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'''E-Bike Share'''
*Lime is working to add helmets to all bikes in the fleet. This will continue to occur as they receive parts/helmets to retrofit the fleet. Expect to see the percentage of bikes with helmets increase over the summer.
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*Working on getting ridership data publicly available

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<!--'''CNV Mobility Strategy'''
*Final Mobility Strategy unanimously approved by Council
*Final Mobility Strategy unanimously approved by Council
*HUB North Shore Letter of Support: [[File:2022-04-18_CNV-mobility-strategy.pdf]]
*HUB North Shore Letter of Support: [[File:2022-04-18_CNV-mobility-strategy.pdf]]
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*Taking on some research over the summer re new developments (including on/off street bike parking). Will engage HUB on guidelines this summer/fall.
*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
*Sent this document to Brandon to share with the team: https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/hub_cycling_amenities_report.pdf

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'''E-Bike Share'''
*Going well, ridership has been strong & feedback has been positive
*Last summer, ~6000 rides/month with ~2.5 rides/bikes/day
*Ridership declined over the winter, but starting to creep up again
*In the process of addressing: providing helmets with the bikes, equity programs, additional groves across the city
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*Working on getting ridership data publicly available


'''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
'''Casano-Loutet Overpass'''
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*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
*Scope is two-fold: need to conduct a bridge inspection + putting forward a business case to widen the bridge
*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
*No detailed plans/designs yet; will engage HUB for input at a later stage
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly.
*Need to wait for federal funding as it is going to be costly. -->
<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
<!--'''E-scooter Pilot (no update)'''
*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
*Bylaws received final adoption at Council in early March. Pilot runs until April 2024.
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*** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2)
*** Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2)
**Main St Cycling Link
**Main St Cycling Link
***discussed 2 options A=straight $$$, 5+years, b=weaves around, pinch points=$, next couple years
***3 Options for crossing main from Barrows
** Arborlynn connector
** Arborlynn connector
***West side in 2022
***West side in 2022
**** Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction
**** Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction
***East side
***East side
**** requested an update design 2022? build 2023?
**** Consultant working on detailed design fall 2022? build 2023?
** Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
** Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
*** Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
** Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
** Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
*** Issues with design of crossing at Kirstone Rd


* '''Other 2022 Construction plans''':
* '''Other 2022 Construction plans''':
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===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===
===District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike===

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'''Go by Bike week Celebration stations'''
'''Go by Bike week Celebration stations'''
*On 31 May, Peter volunteered at the Welch Street and Spirit trail location in North Van and counted a total of 148 riders including 36 on e-bikes
*On 31 May, Peter volunteered at the Welch Street and Spirit trail location in North Van and counted a total of 148 riders including 36 on e-bikes (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images)/0/04/2022-05-31_Go_by_Bike_Week_tally_sheet_at_Spirit_Trail_and_Welch.pdf).
* On 1 June, Paul and Mike volunteered on the Spirit Trail at 14th and argyle in West Vancouver
*On 1 June, I think that Mike volunteered on the Spirit Trail at 14th and Argyle in West Vancouver.


'''Park royal Mico Unitse'''
'''Park Royal Mico Units'''
*On 17 may Paul and Peter met with Rick Amantea at the Park Royal boardroom for one hour where Rick described the project with a number of slide
*On 17 May, Paul and Peter met with Rick Amantea at the Park Royal boardroom for one hour where Rick described the project with a number of slides (https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/f/fd/2022-05-17_Park_Royal_micro_units.pdf).


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'''Cypress Village'''
*On 31 May, Peter was invited to the Cypress pop-up village for a one-hour briefing on the 22 Aprril 2022 Draft Area Development Plan for Cypress Village and Eagleridge which was accepted by Council.
*Here is the Cypress Village Cycling Network map: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/a/a7/2022-05-31_Cypress_Villlage_Cycling_Network_map.jpg.


'''Making a case for Cycling Highways in Metro Vancouver'''
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'''7 Cyprus Village Quinn'''
*Here is a copy of the highlights from the lengthy report: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/d/df/2022-06-01_Making_a_case_for_cycle_highways_in_Metro_Vancouver_cycle_hub_4pp_rgb_pdf.pdf.
*on 31 may Peter was invited to the Cylress pop-up village for a one hour bridfing on the plans for cypress village.
*Mike has suggested to circulate this to the DWV Engineering staff and perhaps we could also include the mayor and councillors.
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'''Rotary Ride for Rescue on 11 June'''
=== MOTI - Don/Jonathan===
*Shall we put this following article up on the HUB-NS listserve: https://wiki.bikehub.ca/sites/northshore/images/6/61/Rotary_Ride_for_Rescue_on_11_June_2022.jpg
*'''Lower Lynn Interchanges'''
** ''Mountain Hwy Interchange''
*** Protection for Northbound on Mtn-Hwy at south intersection - MoTI will add spring 2022.
** ''Keith/MSP interchange''
*** MoTI working on solution to blind merge created by the sound barrier at the SW end of the overpass where the Orwell MUP connects.
*** DNV has put up some new wayfinding signage, but not all.
** ''Main-Dollarton interchange''
*** New access ramps to existing tunnel on north side, completed but path ends with fence at Phibbs
*** Rating for response from MoTI
** ''Phibbs Exchange''
*** Start delayed until summer


'''Welch Street Bridge'''
* '''[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-reports-and-reference/reports-studies/lower-mainland#northshore Hwy 1 North Shore Corridor Study: Lynn Valley to Horseshoe Bay]'''
*Closed to automobiles till August but MUP remains open
** Don to request what the next steps are.
*Better share-the-path signage is needed to encourage cyclists to ride on the MUP rather than the automobile traffic lanes.
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* '''Lynn Valley & Capilano road Interchanges, Cycling improvement designs''' -
** have asked to see and share final designs, nothing so far
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* '''Cycling Gaps project'''
** Provided comments on draft of MoTI's Gap's list.
** Next phase will be prioritization, no dates yet.

* '''Small projects''' - maintenance issues
** Don to follow up this month
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** Meet with MoTI's Operations Mgr Oct 14th
** Phillips ave Tunnel barriers - looking to make changes, but best option will require DNV and local resident buy in.
** Will consider Repairs to Paths between Cap bridg , North interchange and Phillips tunnel in 2022
** Cypress Bowl Road - MoTI are gathering information. We and others have suggested reallocation of 1 uphill lane during non-ski season.
** HSB & Exit 0
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===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather===
===Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather===
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===Schools - Paul Janzen===
===Schools - Paul Janzen===


* no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May:
*April 27 webinar on Active School travel:
**Hosted by Kulvir Mann.
**Outlined the process for closing streets around the school to promote AT. "School Streets" program.
**Rose Gardner with HUB outlined our education programs for those unaware.
**Alyshia Burak (formerly HUB) outlined City of Van trial "School Streets" from 2021.
**Faye Willickfrom DASH BC outlined their efforts to promote AT in BC.

*Update from HUB HQ on North Shore school involvement:
**CNV funds all schools.
**DNV funding 7 schools in 2022 up from 4 in 2021, 0 in 2020.
**West Van funds 0/nada/zilch/nuttin schools for bike ed. Do they have someone from the municipality that works on this issue?
**Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.
**Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.
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Latest revision as of 02:54, 3 June 2022

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, Zoom conference call: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81789523337?pwd=ZitLVHVoRmpQVFh3YjdpWi8wNVNTQT09 NOTE: this is a new zoom link

By phone: call 778-907-2071, Meeting ID: 81789523337, Passcode: 354518
One tap mobile: +17789072071,,81789523337#,,,,*354518#


General

  • Agenda additions
  • Introductions
  • set up meeting with MLAs - Don


Public Input/Consultations

  • Public input is critical when Council and Staff make trade-offs and decisions. Please make sure your voice is heard!!
  • Stanley Park Mobility Survey
    • Survey is open until June 1st (~? mins, ? pages with mostly multiple choice)
      • Stanley Park, especially the causeway provides a key connection between North Shore and the rest of Vancouver
    • Some things you may want to comment on:
      • TBD


  • Upper Lynn Valley Road, Phase 2
    • Lynn Valley Road from Peters Rd to Dempsey (End-of-line Cafe)
    • Survey is open until June 6th (~10 mins, 4 pages with mostly multiple choice)
      • Open House: Thursday, May 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre, Eagle Room
    • Some things you may want to comment on:
      • To achieve the District's goals of increase use of Active transportation in this corridor, the route must provide a safe and desirable option for people to get to their destination (shop, school, work, recreation)
      • Prioritize safety and options for active transportation over storage of private vehicles


  • The Shipyards Strategy
    • Survey is now open until August 31st 4pm (it’s quick ~ 5 minutes. 1 open ended, rest are multiple choice/checkboxes).
    • ‘What could we do better?’. A few cycling related responses:
      • More bike parking
      • Better/clearer bike routes (wayfinding signage with destinations, pavement markings)
      • Separation of walking & cycling
      • Slower car speeds in the surrounding areas
      • Bike valet at events


Goals & Objectives

  • 2022
    • Implementation of 3 top priority Bikeways
    • Establish communications with community stakeholders re Bikeways.
    • Recruit more committee members
  • Poster/Display for Bike Stores, Libraries, ...
    • To connect with "Interested but concerned" cyclists
    • Poster to catch attention and give overview (~8.5x11)
    • with tray for Cycle Maps and new "Join HUB North Shore" business cards.


Events

  • Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness - May 7th, 11-2pm, Argyle
    • Don, Duncan and Anthony talked to lots of people and ran out of maps
  • Go By Bike Week - May 30 - June 3, 2022
    • Wed, May 31 8-10am, W 1st and Welch (DNV)
      • Dana, Peter
    • Wed, June 1 8-10am, Lions Gate Hospital in North Van (Coastal Health?)
      • Paul J, Don
    • Wed, June 1 12-2pm, Shipyards District in North Van (CNV)
      • Don, Erika, Anthony
    • Wed, June 1 4-6pm, 13th and Argyle in West Van (DWV)
      • Paul S, Mike


City of North Vancouver - Nadia

CNV Key Contacts & Staff Meetings

  • HUB’s primary contact: Brandon Green
  • Next meeting with staff: TBD (likely late summer)

Upper Levels Greenway

Summary of current/upcoming CNV projects - this year & beyond

  • Esplanade Complete Street (construction underway, estimated completion: Summer 2022)
  • Upper Levels Greenway (final design/route selection expected: Fall 2022)
  • Mobility Strategy (implementation of some strategies to commence this year, e.g. zoning bylaw updates re new developments and bike storage)
  • Carson Graham School - AT improvements (some sidewalk gaps to be addressed this year, most changes part of next year's budget)
  • Kings Mill (detailed park design underway, construction to begin: Spring 2023)
  • Cotton/Main St bridge (preliminary designs underway, construction is dependent on funding)
  • Casano-Loutet Overpass (construction anticipated in 2023)
  • Forbes & 3rd (long term, 2+ years away)

E-Bike Share

  • Lime is working to add helmets to all bikes in the fleet. This will continue to occur as they receive parts/helmets to retrofit the fleet. Expect to see the percentage of bikes with helmets increase over the summer.
  • Working on getting ridership data publicly available

ITC - Dana & Jonathan

  • May meeting postponed to end of month (no updates)


District of North Vancouver - Fred/Don

  • Meeting with Staff - today, June 2.
    • Upper Lynn Valley Rd
      • Council approved building Mtn. Hwy to Peters Road (Phase 1) this summer
      • Public consultations for Peters to Dempsey (Phase 2)
    • Main St Cycling Link
      • discussed 2 options A=straight $$$, 5+years, b=weaves around, pinch points=$, next couple years
      • 3 Options for crossing main from Barrows
    • Arborlynn connector
      • West side in 2022
        • Design done, Waiting for Metro Van approval to start construction
      • East side
        • Consultant working on detailed design fall 2022? build 2023?
    • Marine Drive - Bridge to Tatlow
      • Consultant to be hired detailed design this fall
    • Kirkstone-Rufus-Brooksbank-SalopTrail
      • Issues with design of crossing at Kirstone Rd
  • Other 2022 Construction plans:
    • Hunter Street Bridge
      • construction started, complete by Nov/Dec
  • Safe Streets (was slow streets) - Council workshop on May 16th
    • most cashes with serious injuries at collector/arterial intersections. 21 top sites.
    • Propose to focus will on 5 high crash areas that do not currently have improvements underway or planned.
  • Repaving Riverside Drive - asked for design and if bikelanes included.


District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Go by Bike week Celebration stations

Park Royal Mico Units

Cypress Village

Making a case for Cycling Highways in Metro Vancouver

Rotary Ride for Rescue on 11 June

Welch Street Bridge

  • Closed to automobiles till August but MUP remains open
  • Better share-the-path signage is needed to encourage cyclists to ride on the MUP rather than the automobile traffic lanes.

Communications & Outreach - Antje/Paul/Heather

  • let us know if there is something we should communicate about - blocked bike lanes, new infrastructure, etc.
  • Twitter
    • Account now run by Antje and Rueben
    • Rueben is documenting Esplanade construction and has created a list of other locations for regular posting of infrastructure on Twitter


Schools - Paul Janzen

  • no updates from last month; however, it’s worth repeating the last item from May:
    • Does anyone have a connection with one or more of the following schools - Eastview, Capilano, Ross road, Carisbrooke and .or Westview elementary? We have $ for their program.



RCMP -

  • Ask them about slow streets?



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